Wins People’s Choice Award
White wins the People’s Choice Award for Favorite TV Icon.
Oh my goodness, I cannot possibly can say thank you. Can you imagine? The People’s Choice at 93? I mean, that’s ridiculous. Thank you, with all my heart. Thank you.
People magazine’s Sexiest Woman
Upton is named People‘s sexiest woman at the first-ever People Magazine Awards. Upton jokes to her boyfriend Justin Verlander in her acceptance speech.
Um, you’re welcome, Justin.
Walters’ Most Fascinating Person of 2014
Clooney is named Barbara Walter’s Most Fascinating Person of 2014. Walters:
I guess the question is, ‘What does it take to fascinate one of the most fascinating men in the world?’ She is known primarily through her spouse, and while we know little about her, we know a great deal about him. And he has fascinated many women—especially me. Everyone said that no one would get George Clooney to the altar. In fact, George Clooney—who had been married briefly in his 20s—said it himself, to me, in 1995.
Receives Nobel Peace Prize
Yousafzai becomes the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize since it was created in 1901.
I was totally surprised when she told me, ‘Congratulations, you have won the Nobel Peace Prize, and you are sharing it with a great person who is also working for children’s rights.’
She will share the $1.1 million prize with Kailash Satyarthi, a veteran, soft-spoken activist based in New Delhi who has rescued trafficked children from slavery.
Honorary Dame Grand Cross
Jolie is presented with the Honorary Dame Grand Cross in recognition of her campaign against sexual violence by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. Brad Pitt, and their six children also attend. Buckingham Palace spokesman:
The audience itself between Miss Jolie and the Queen was private. Her Majesty presented her with the insignia in its box. Mr Pitt and the rest of the family were introduced to the Queen afterwards, however.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
The Married With Children cast reunites to honor Sagal’s star on o the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Ex-husband O’Neill recalls working with Sagal, and the chemistry between the cast.
I met Katey in 1986. We were both trying out for the parts of Al and Peg Bundy. We didn’t know each other. We just had a feeling that we had chemistry between us. Of course, we did the show for 11 years. It was a great experience. We grew together as a great cast and great friends, and the whole family is here today.
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Hollywood Walk of Fame
Hartman is honored posthumously with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the category of Television. Friend and former co-star Kevin Nealon:
We called him ‘Glue’ because he held the sketches together. When one of us messed up he covered for us. Every week he would teach the guest host how to read the cue cards and not get caught. And he taught us there was life outside of (SNL).
Wins Emmy
Parsons wins the Emmy Award for Lead Actor in a Comedy at the 66th Annual Emmy Awards for portraying Sheldon Cooper in The Big Bang Theory.
To say that I watch your work and I feel inspired is a bit of an understatement. I watch you work and see you people doing things I couldn’t do. … That I wouldn’t do … That are so divergent and all over the place. All of us doing different things that I do pray to do one day.
Wins Emmy
Gunn wins the Emmy Award for Supporting Actress in a Drama at the 66th Annual Emmy Awards for portraying Skyler White in Breaking Bad.
The most remarkable cast I could have asked to work with
Wins Emmy
Louis-Dreyfus wins the Emmy Award for Lead Actress in a Comedy at the 66th Annual Emmy Awards for portraying Selina Meyer in Veep.
The part of playing an unhappy vice president was a slam dunk as far as I was concerned. I love the idea of being powerful and powerless at the same time. It mirrors Hollywood in lots of ways and it’s lots of fun to play. It’s a phenomenal role.
Wins Emmy
Bates wins the Emmy Award for Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie at the 66th Annual Emmy Awards for portraying Madame Delphine La Laurie in American Horror Story: Coven.
I hope I can be remembered for making people laugh and making people cry.
Wins Emmy
Paul wins the Emmy Award for Supporting Actor in a Drama at the 66th Annual Emmy Awards for portraying Jesse Pinkman in Breaking Bad.
Oh wow, I feel like I’m going to throw up.
Wins Emmy
Janney wins the Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Bonnie on Mom.
This is an amazing honor, number six, thank you, let’s go!
Wins Emmy
Burrell wins the Emmy Award for Supporting Actor in a Comedy at the 66th Annual Emmy Awards for portraying Phil Dunphy in Modern Family.
I should probably thank my wife because she’s super pretty.
Wins Emmy
Margulies wins the Emmy Award for Lead Actress in a Drama at the 66th Annual Emmy Awards for portraying Alicia Florrick in The Good Wife.
What a wonderful time for women on television.
Wins Emmy
Cranston wins the Emmy Award for Lead Actor in a Drama at the 66th Annual Emmy Awards for portraying Walter White in Breaking Bad.
I love to act, it is a passion of mine, and I will do it till my last breath.
Wins Emmy
Lange wins the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress, Miniseries or Movie at the 66th Annual Emmy Awards for portraying Fiona Goode in American Horror Story: Coven.
I’m profoundly surprised. I don’t know what to say.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
The Latin superstars are honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the category of Recording. Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame:
Los Tigres Del Norte has entertained many generations with their music for several decades. We are pleased to embrace their entertainment careers with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Emmy Award tribute
The 66th Emmy Awards will pay tribute to Williams. Producer Don Mischer is still planning the tribute to make it meaningful. Mischer:
It’s about what can we do to properly remember Robin and create perhaps an emotional moment about Robin, knowing all that he did for all of us who love entertainment and love comedy.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame inductees
The band announces that they will be inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. The group will be honored in the performer category at the thirty sixth annual award ceremony, taking place on October 11th at the Georgia World Congress Center. Dave Haywood:
We’ve never been a part of something like this before. It’s pretty special hearing the words ‘Lady Antebellum’ and ‘hall of fame’ in the same sentence. We really feel honored to be included.