John Mulaney Steals the Emmys Show With “Men Being Men” Bit
Key Points:
- John Mulaney delivered a standout comedic bit while presenting the best actor in a drama series category at the 2026 Emmys, humorously celebrating the nominees as "prom kings" and "sweathogs."
- He reflected on the historical underrepresentation of men on television, referencing iconic moments and poking fun at typical male roles like doctors, cops, and secret agents.
- Mulaney made a controversial joke referencing DJ Khaled about men and intimacy, which was bleeped during the live broadcast.
- He humorously read from Frank Vincent’s book, "A Guy’s Guide to Being a Man’s Man," emphasizing respect and class as true markers of masculinity.
- Noah Wyle won the award for best actor in a drama series for the second year in a row, and Mulaney’s performance sparked social media calls for him to host future award shows, despite his previous declines to host the Oscars.