Michael J. Fox Receives Standing Ovation at 2026 Emmys for Parkinson's Disease Advocacy Work

Michael J. Fox received a standing ovation at the 2026 Emmys alongside wife Tracy Pollan, revealing his foundation is "close" to a Parkinson's cure.

Michael J. Fox Receives Standing Ovation at 2026 Emmys for Parkinson's Disease Advocacy Work

TL;DR

  • Michael J. Fox was honored with the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the 2026 Emmys.
  • The award recognizes his advocacy and philanthropic work for Parkinson's disease research.
  • Fox attended the ceremony with his wife, Tracy Pollan, for their first Emmy appearance in 13 years.
  • He received a standing ovation and spoke about his Parkinson's diagnosis, initially kept secret.
  • Fox expressed optimism that his foundation is "close" to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease.