Emmy Winner Kate Winslet Recalls Falling 'Head Over Heels' for Her Husband: 'A Whirlwind'

Kate Winsletand her husband’s relationship had a full-circle moment at the Emmys.TheMare of Easttownstar, 45, swooned over her husband Edward Abel Smith — formerly known as Ned Rocknroll — after the 73rd PrimetimeEmmy Awardson Sunday. The actress said it was special to be able to have her husband with her on her special night as the Emmys were already part of their love story.“When I was here 10 years ago withMildred Piercewe had actually just met,” she told reporters in the Emmys press room....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 914 words · Raymond Mendez

Emmy Winner Stephen Colbert Says Wife Evie Was a 'Huge Part' of Making His Show During COVID

After winning his tenth award at Sunday’sEmmy Awards,Stephen Colbertgave a sweet shout-out to his wife, Evie McGee-Colbert. The comedian, who was awarded Outstanding Variety Special, Live forThe Late Show’s special “Stephen Colbert’s Election Night 2020,” spoke with PEOPLE after his big win. When asked what he planned to do to celebrate, Stephen’s answer was simple: call his wife. “I’m going to call my wife to celebrate as soon as I get through all this because she was a huge part of this past year and this night, too,” Stephen said....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Cody Rodriguez

Emmy-Winning Actor Rip Torn, Who Starred in 'Men in Black' and Disney's 'Hercules', Dead at 88

Photo: J. Vespa/WireImage Legendary actor Rip Torn has died. He was 88. Torn died “peacefully” at his Lakeville, Connecticut home, a rep for the star confirmed to PEOPLE. He then studied at the Actors Studio in New York under Lee Strasberg, according toThe Hollywood Reporter. Torn went on to star in the playSweet Bird of Youthand the filmPork Chop Hillin 1959, according to his IMDb. Rip Torn.Susan Wood/Getty Images He is credited for introducing his cousinSissy Spacekto the entertainment industry, according to THR....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Dave Robinson

Emmy-Winning Actor Ron Leibman Who Played Rachel Green's Dad on 'Friends' Dies at 82

Photo: NBC Ron Leibman, the Emmy-winning actor who played Rachel Green’s father, Dr. Leonard Green, onFriends, has died. He was 82. Leibman died on Friday after battling pneumonia,The Hollywood Reporterreported. His rep did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment. While known for his role as the mean dad of Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) onFriendsin the 1990s and early 2000s, Leibman initially turned down the spot on the beloved sitcom....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Andrew Johnson

Emmy-Winning ESPN Director Dies at 42 After 'Medical Emergency' at NCAA Baseball Tournament

Kyle Brown.Photo:Facebook/Kyle Brown Facebook/Kyle Brown A longtime ESPN director died on Saturday morning while at the NCAA baseball super regional tournament “after suffering a medical emergency,” the network said over the weekend. Kyle Brown was 42 years old. “A former Ohio State pitcher, Kyle cherished the opportunity to have a career in sports,” the network said in itsstatement. “His ESPN family wishes to extend our deepest condolences and full support to Kyle’s loved ones, including his wife, Megan, their four children, Makayla (14), Carson (11), Camden (9), and Madyn (6), and their beloved dog Rookie....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Alicia George

Emmy-Winning Puppeteer David Bizzaro Gives Raw Look at Life as a New Dad with ADHD

Photo: David Bizarro Finding out that you’re going to be a parent for the first time can be an overwhelming situation in many ways. For David Bizzaro, the news came just after he learned that he was living with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). “I was in a little bit of a panic because I’m learning that yes, I may have ADHD and we’re a few minutes away from having a kid,” the puppeteer, who most recently worked on Netflix’sWaffle + Mochi’s Restaurantas Mochi, shares with PEOPLE exclusively....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 922 words · Derek Porter

Emmy-Winning Set Decorator Evelyn Sakash Found Dead Under Debris Inside Home After Going Missing 6 Months Ago

Evelyn Sakash, an Emmy-winning set designer who had been missing since September, is dead. She was 66. Sakash’s body was found on Tuesday afternoon under a pile of debris inside the kitchen of her home in Queens, New York, a spokesperson for the NYPD confirms to PEOPLE. Police say the medical examiner’s office is working to determine a cause of death, though authorities do not suspect criminality in Sakash’s death at this time....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · Vanessa Hardin

Emmylou Harris Says She Still Gets Nervous Before a Show: ‘It's Sort of a Leap of Faith for Me’ (Exclusive)

Emmylou Harris.Photo:Jason Kempin/Getty Jason Kempin/Getty EvenEmmylou Harrisgets nervous before a show! The music legend andCountry Music Hall of Famer, 76, opened up to PEOPLE about her pre-performance butterflies on Tuesday, before taking the stage at a benefit for the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum. Asked whether she gets nervous before getting behind the mic, Harris tells PEOPLE: “I probably do, but I just figure it doesn’t do much good. It’s sort of a leap of faith for me....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 332 words · Diana Tapia

Emmys 2016: All the Looks You Didn't See (but Can't Miss)

01of 27TRACEE ELLIS ROSSAraya Diaz/Gettychanges out of her abs-baring white Ralph Lauren Collection gown into a comfy-cool leopard burnout velvet gown with full sleeves for the HBO party. 01of 27 TRACEE ELLIS ROSS Araya Diaz/Getty changes out of her abs-baring white Ralph Lauren Collection gown into a comfy-cool leopard burnout velvet gown with full sleeves for the HBO party. 02of 27SARAH HYLANDRich Polk/Gettyswaps her high fashion pants for a party-ready black Alice + Olivia leathe mini and strappy Giuseppe Zanotti Design heels at the FX party....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1210 words · Robin Bryant

Emmys 2018: Live from the Red Carpet! How to Watch PEOPLE and 'Entertainment Weekly' 's Pre-Show

The biggest night in television is around the corner. Before they take the stage to accept their awards at the2018 Emmyson Monday, Hollywood’s stars will make their way down the red carpet — and PEOPLE andEntertainment Weekly’s live pre-show will bring you all the action as it unfolds. Mary Ellen Matthews/NBC As for the nominations? ThoughVeeptook the year off whileJulia Louis Dreyfusunderwent cancer treatment, the usual warhorses such asGame of ThronesandThe Handmaid’s Taledominatedthis year’s nominations....

March 16, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · Cody Christian

Emmys 2019: 'Killing Eve' 's Jodie Comer Jokes Prince William Doesn't 'Have the Time to Watch' Show

Jodie Comercouldn’t believe that thisKilling Evefan takes time out of his schedule to watch the series — the one and only,Prince William. During theEmmysred carpet on Sunday, the actress, 26, revealed she had heard the royal was an avid watcher of the show, however the thought left her with one major question. “When does he have the time to watchKilling Eve?” Comer laughed. While the actress might not understand where he squeezes the series into his schedule, she added, “I mean, I love it....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Alyssa Pierce

Emmys 2019: Billy Porter Makes History as First Openly Gay, Black Man to Win Best Actor in a Drama

Billy Porteris taking home the gold — and breaking down barriers while doing so.Porter, 50, picked up theEmmyfor outstanding actor in a drama series on Sunday night for his portrayal of Pray Tell in FX’sPose.Porter is the first openly gay black man to be nominated — and to win — in this “category of love,” said the actor.“We as artists are the people that get to change the molecular structure of the hearts and minds of the people who live on this planet,” continued Porter....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1133 words · Miss Melissa Barnes

Emmys 2019: Kristen Bell's Daughter Just Learned She and Husband Dax Shepard Are Famous

Kristen Bell‘s daughter is starting to understand that her parents are kind of a big deal. “When my kids realized I was famous, I wasn’t there, but I think it started when my 5-year-old daughter asked Dax … she said, ‘Do people listen toArmchair Expertbecause of you or [co-host] Monica [Padman]?’ And Dax said, ‘Well, both, but maybe they tune in because I’m the famous one.’ And she goes, ‘You’re famous?...

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 481 words · Joseph Miller