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Allison Janney Pays Emotional Backstage Emmy Tribute to Savannah Guthrie’s Missing Mom

The Emmy winner used her press room spotlight to reveal she thinks about Nancy Guthrie 'every day.'

By Nina BrooksPublished Updated 2 min read

An emotional moment backstage at the Emmy Awards brought *Today* anchor Savannah Guthrie to tears. Fresh off her big win for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, Hollywood star Allison Janney dedicated part of her post-victory press briefing to a cause close to her heart. Speaking to reporters with her fresh trophy in hand, the acclaimed performer sent love directly to Guthrie and brought attention to the ongoing search for the news anchor's missing mother, Nancy Guthrie. Janney admitted to the press room that the situation weighs heavily on her spirit. She revealed that she thinks about Nancy "every day" and continues to send her love to the entire family while they navigate the agonizing mystery.

Why did Allison Janney dedicate her Emmy win to Nancy Guthrie?

The unexpected tribute struck a deep chord with Guthrie. Reports indicate the veteran news presenter was moved to tears by the Hollywood icon's public show of solidarity during what should have been a purely celebratory night for the industry. Guthrie has spent recent months keeping her mother’s disappearance at the forefront of the public eye. Janney using her post-win spotlight to amplify the situation showed a powerful wave of support from the entertainment community. The star's selfless gesture instantly transformed a standard award show press room interview into a deeply touching moment. Instead of focusing solely on her latest career milestone, Janney chose to leverage her peak visibility to keep Nancy's name in headline news.

Savannah Guthrie tearing up during Allison Janney
Savannah gushed over Janney doing so in her “moment of triumph.”

What did Savannah Guthrie say about Allison Janney's tribute?

The public display of empathy from Janney highlights the broader impact of the Guthrie family's search. As news of the backstage tribute spread, supporters praised the actress for taking a beat during her victory lap to show compassion for a family in crisis. Guthrie has frequently expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support from fans, colleagues, and fellow stars. Janney’s emotional message serves as another reminder that the entertainment world remains firmly in the Guthrie family's corner as they hold out hope for answers.

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Allison Janney backstage holding an award while speaking to reporters
The “Diplomat” star spoke about Nancy to press Monday after taking home the award for best supporting actress in a drama series.
Savannah gushed over Janney doing so in her “moment of triumph.”
“Thank you, Allison Janney, for remembering us and giving me an opportunity for me to renew that call,” the journalist said alongside co-host Willie Geist.
She urged anyone with information to call the anonymous tip line, saying, “Our family needs you.”
Nancy as been missing since February.

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