Candice Bergen got here out rocking it on Sunday evening.
She simply did it in a considerably calm tone.
Through the 2024 Emmy Awards, the legendary actress shocked viewers and attendees alike when she took the stage to current her trophy for Excellent Lead Actress in a Comedy Sequence.
Bergen obtained the respect 5 occasions for his position as newscaster Murphy Brown within the tv sitcom of the identical identify.
Earlier than asserting the identify of this yr’s winner, Bergen blasted Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance whereas referencing one among Murphy Brown’s most well-known moments.
“For eleven years, I’ve had the privilege of starring in a comedy sequence known as ‘Murphy Brown,'” Bergen stated in entrance of a rapt viewers, who had simply given her a standing ovation.
“In a traditional second, when Murphy turns into pregnant and decides to boost her baby as a single mom, my character is attacked by Vice President Dan Quayle.”
Bergen added sarcastically:
“Oh, how far we have come… At present, the Republican vice presidential candidate would by no means assault a lady for having a child.”
The actress ended her joke with “Meow,” referring to J.D. Vance’s notorious 2021 interview during which he stated “cat women with out youngsters” have been ruining America.
Bergen gained consideration for the joke, but additionally for the way in which he instructed it.
Many observers could not assist however discover that the star’s supply was considerably stilted and gradual, sparking curiosity about her well being and total well-being.
After all, a useful truth is perhaps that Candice Bergen is 78 years previous.
However there was one other factor: She had a stroke in 2006.
Sure, that was a very long time in the past.
However Bergen stated in 2012 that the stroke affected her reminiscence and that it was by no means “the identical” after the incident.
“The truth is I do not appear to be I used to,” the actress additionally stated on the time. “I simply did not care sufficient, however in a method it saved me.
Bergen emphasised the identical level in her 2015 memoir, writing merely:
“Let me get this straight – I am fats.
“Within the final 15 years… I’ve gained 30 kilos. I reside to eat. None of this ‘consuming to outlive’ stuff is for me.
At 78 years previous, Bergen additionally lives his life to make us snort, and all issues thought-about, he is doing fairly nicely.
We’re unsure the identical will be stated for JD Vance.
