Published on, Sept. 16 -- September 16, 2025 12:32 AM

Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen have made history at 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, becoming the first couple to jointly receive an Emmy award.

At the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles, the couple received a Bob Hope Humanitarian Award for their contribution in community services.

"It's named after a man whose very name was hope and that is what Bob Hope brought to people for 50 years as he traveled the world, entertaining our troops," Danson began his acceptance speech by saying.

Showing gratitude for the award, he continued, "There's no honour that would mean more to Mary and me than this one."

"The fact that it's been given to both of us means the world. A lot of peop...