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 Published September 14, 2026 7:22 PM PDT | Updated September 14, 2026 8:00 PM PDT 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. Waiting for your permission to load the Twitter Tweet. 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. Related articles Bob Hope Michael J Fox TV TV Stars Emmy Awards Charity Celebrity Health