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Martin Short Shreds Acceptance Speech After Matthew Rhys Wins Emmy
Sep 15, 2026
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10 stories · latest Sep 15, 2026 · TV & Film, Music, Celebrity
Martin Short biography
Martin Short is an Emmy-winning actor, performer, and executive producer best known for starring as flamboyant podcast host Oliver Putnam in Hulu's hit mystery-comedy series Only Murders in the Building. His roots in sketch comedy trace back to SCTV, and he has maintained a decades-long professional and personal bond with co-star Steve Martin.
Recent coverage highlights Short's prominent presence during awards season, where he secured Emmy nominations across acting, executive producing, and a biographical documentary. In addition to preparing for the London-set sixth season of his hit streaming series, Short has drawn attention for recording a festive duet with Alanis Morissette and speaking publicly about processing personal grief through individual coping strategies.
- Coverage of Martin Short focuses on his sustained success with Only Murders in the Building and his multi-category Emmy nominations spanning acting, producing, and documentary work.
- Reports also highlight his enduring bond with Steve Martin alongside his willingness to take on surprising pop-culture projects, such as a holiday duet with Alanis Morissette.
- Furthermore, stories showcase his ability to balance lighthearted, high-commitment comedic stunts on live broadcasts with candid, private reflections on personal grief.
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Aug 18, 2026
Martin Short appeared in a video announcement alongside Selena Gomez and Meryl Streep welcoming Olivia Colman to the Season 6 cast.
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Martin Short opened up about relying on personal coping strategies rather than formal therapy to manage grief after family losses.
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Alanis Morissette announced she recorded a Judy Garland cover duet with Martin Short for her debut holiday album.
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Martin Short attended the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards alongside co-star Steve Martin following the loss of his daughter Katherine.
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Martin Short pulled off a comedic fake meltdown by tearing up his prepared speech on camera when Matthew Rhys won the Emmy for comedy lead actor.
Martin Short Shreds Acceptance Speech After Matthew Rhys Wins Emmy
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Martin Short: your questions
What character does Martin Short play on Only Murders in the Building?
Martin Short plays Oliver Putnam, a theatrical podcast host and amateur detective in the hit Hulu mystery-comedy series.
Has Martin Short ever attended therapy for grief?
No, Short revealed that he has never attended formal therapy following personal family tragedies, relying instead on his own coping strategies.
What holiday duet did Martin Short record with Alanis Morissette?
Short recorded a cover of a classic Judy Garland song with Alanis Morissette for her debut Christmas album.
What did Martin Short do when he lost the Emmy to Matthew Rhys?
Short launched into a fake rage on camera and dramatically ripped his prepared acceptance speech to pieces.
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