'Yellowjackets' Star Melanie Lynskey Reveals Why She Skipped Emmy Awards 2023 Despite Best Actress Nomination
17.01.2024 - 07:05
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Melanie Lynskey is addressing her absence from the 2023 Emmy Awards.
Despite being nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role in Yellowjackets, the 46-year-old actress did not attend the awards show on Monday night (January 15).
Hours before the show, Melanie revealed why she wouldn’t be attending.
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Melanie had to skip the show because she tested positive for COVID-19.
“So my little one came home from school on Friday and wanted to have a cuddle with mama,” Melanie wrote on Instagram. “As we were cuddling and talking about her day, I noticed she was really warm. After the cuddles we did a Covid test, and sure enough she was positive. Eventually, so was I.”
She continued, “We are both feeling fine, but the way! But I’m giving out our personal medical information to let everyone know why I’m not attending the Emmys tonight! I would never want to put anyone’s health at risk, much as I want to celebrate. For many years, these types of amazing events were not a part of my life, and to finally be invited to the party and not get to go is painful! This is the greatest honour of my career, and there was a team of amazing people who were going to get me ready today.”
“Plus I had an absolutely beautiful dress made for me by the genius @csiriano- my favourite dress I’ve ever put on, and designed so I’d be comfy at the after-parties
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