On the heels of Primetime Emmy nominations, the Tv Academy has introduced that beloved actors Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen will obtain the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award through the 77th Emmy Awards ceremony and telecast, airing on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025.
The consideration, established in 2002, is supposed to acknowledge people whose humanitarian work displays late comic Bob Hope’s profound affect on society. The handful of previous recipients embody Oprah Winfrey, Danny Thomas (posthumously), George Clooney, and Sean Penn. This would be the first time the award might be introduced to some — two luminaries whose offscreen legacy shines as vibrant as their a long time of celebrated tv work (Danson has already gained two Emmys, and Steenburgen is a former nominee.)
As a pair, Danson and Steenburgen co-founded the nonprofit group Angels at Danger with activist Susie Spain, which addresses the disaster of youngsters, youngsters, and their households who’re in danger for drug and alcohol abuse. Not too long ago, the pair was additionally awarded the Nancy Pelosi Equality Ally Award on the 2024 Equality PAC Nationwide Satisfaction Gala in Washington, D.C. for his or her years of proudly and relentlessly standing up for LGBTQ people and their rights.
Individually, “Cheers” and “A Man on the Inside” star Danson has been a dedicated, longtime environmentalist and ocean conservation activist, serving on the board of administrators of Oceana. Danson has additionally labored with and supported a number of different philanthropic organizations, together with the ASPCA, Local weather U.S. PAC, Elton John AIDS Basis, Malaria No Extra, Younger Storytellers, and extra.
In the meantime, “The Final Man on Earth” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm” actress Steenburgen has collaborated with quite a few organizations and foundations, together with Artists for a Free South Africa, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Basis, Heifer Worldwide, No Child Hungry, and Oceana to amplify their affect. She can also be a passionate advocate for growing funding for the humanities in faculties throughout the nation, having not too long ago served as a keynote speaker on the 2024 Ohio College Board Affiliation Capital Convention to teach directors in regards to the significance of the humanities in public faculties.
“Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen have lengthy used their voices — and their hearts — to champion causes that uplift the planet and its individuals,” Cris Abrego, chair of the Tv Academy, mentioned through a press release. “From environmental advocacy to humanitarian aid, they lead with grace, integrity and function. The Tv Academy is proud to honor their extraordinary legacy of service with the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award.”
The 77th Emmy Awards will telecast dwell from the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles on Monday, Sept. 14, 2025, (8-11 p.m. ET/5-8 p.m. PT) on the CBS Tv Community and out there to stream dwell and on demand on Paramount+.