Michael J. Fox Skips Emmys 2026 Carpet, Wife Tracy Pollan Goes Solo on Red Carpet | Just Jared

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Michael J Fox and Tracy Pollan at Knicks game, and Tracy Pollan on Emmys carpet — Credit: Getty

Michael J. Fox skipped the red carpet at the Emmys tonight, but his wife Tracy Pollan walked it in his place.

The legendary actor, 65, is being honored tonight at the 2026 Emmy Awards on Monday night (September 14) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

Michael is receiving the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award for his contributions to Parkinson’s disease research and advocacy.

Why Michael J. Fox is getting the award

“Michael J. Fox is one of television’s most beloved and enduring performers whose work has left an indelible mark on generations of audiences,” Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego said. “The Television Academy is proud to honor him for his extraordinary leadership in advancing Parkinson’s research, transforming public awareness and inspiring global support through The Michael J. Fox Foundation, whose investments have accelerated scientific breakthroughs and the search for a cure. He continues to exemplify compassion, courage and service, reflecting the power of one individual to drive meaningful change.”

Michael‘s foundation has already raised more than $3 billion for Parkinson’s disease research and he wants to raise $2.5 billion more.

“The Foundation’s work is about driving toward a world without Parkinson’s. We don’t know exactly when it’ll happen, but it will happen,” Michael told People. “Science is hard. It’s astronomically expensive. It takes time and collaboration. But as long as we stay focused, we stay hopeful, we’ll get there. And the science is showing we’re getting close. We’re seeing more research breakthroughs every year, new drugs to help patients live well, and better tools to help scientists move faster. It’s heartening progress. And we’re going to stay on it till the job is done.”