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Michael J. Fox Gets Standing Ovation Accepting Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at 2026 Emmys
Michael J. Fox
Gets Standing Ovation at Emmys
Receives Humanitarian Award
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Michael J. Fox brought the Emmys audience to their feet while accepting the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award.
The wheelchair-bound actor took the stage to accept the honor for his contributions to Parkinson’s disease research and his longtime advocacy.
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Fox — who’s been battling Parkinson’s since the 90s — received a standing ovation as he addressed the crowd with an emotional speech.
Check out the clip … Michael explains why he initially kept his diagnosis a secret, and why the support he received meant so much to him.
Hollywood’s elite are clearly moved … the audience is brought to their feet for a standing ovation as he exits the stage.
The actor’s only the 6th recipient of the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award since 2002.