The 2025 Emmy Awards ceremony was momentarily hijacked by the irrepressible Jennifer Coolidge, who proved once again that she is the undisputed queen of comic timing.
The scene unfolded as Elizabeth Debicki, fresh from her win for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Princess Diana in The Crown, began her acceptance speech. As Debicki eloquently thanked the cast and crew, Coolidge seized the opportunity to lean into the microphone.
With the deadpan delivery that has become her trademark, Coolidge quipped, "Let's be honest, I've had a little help from Ozempic to fit into this dress tonight!" The unexpected gag sent a wave of laughter throughout the star-studded audience, momentarily upstaging the winner in the most good-natured way possible.
Debicki, displaying immense grace and good humour, simply laughed along with the crowd before continuing with her heartfelt thanks. The moment instantly became one of the most talked-about and shareable of the entire broadcast.
Coolidge, a winner herself for The White Lotus, was a vision in a glamorous gown, and her joke playfully nodded to the open secret of Hollywood's alleged use of the weight-loss drug. The spontaneous interaction provided a perfect slice of the unscripted chaos that makes awards shows so compelling.
