Emmy viewers watching the awards ceremony on NBC or Peacock may have noticed that Michael Keaton’s speech was momentarily cut. But what did the newly minted Emmy winner say that the producers had cut her audio?
In an extended speech, the “Batman” actor thanked his family and loved ones for always supporting his acting dreams and not making him feel “stupid” for pursuing the arts. He also joked that he’s “cool” with people who doubted him — you know, given his recent Outstanding Actor win in a limited series for “Dopesic.”
But it was when he expressed his gratitude to his supporters that cut him off because of FCC regulations. In one line, Keaton said, “But I also had people for all these years when times were tough who were true believers,” before adding in the censored phrase, “I f—ing love you, man, The uproarious portrayal drew applause from the audience.
Monday’s 74th Emmy Awards show is a three-hour, coast-to-coast live broadcast from the Microsoft Theater at LA Live in downtown Los Angeles. It will see shows like “Succession,” “Squid Game,” “Euphoria,” “Abbott Elementary,” “The White Lotus,” “Severance” and more vie for the top prizes starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC. will compete. (and streaming on Peacock).
Keaton’s win for “Dopesic” marks the veteran actor’s first Emmy. He was nominated for hosting “Fred Rogers: America’s Favorite Neighbor” in 2004. He stands to win a second Emmy later tonight in the Outstanding Limited Series or Anthology category as executive producer of “Dopesic.”
