The 78th annual Emmy Awards took place on Monday night (September 14). And with all the stars out for television's biggest night, there was plenty to celebrate.
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But even though it was a night of celebration of the biggest stars on television, there was also a space for mourning the people who were lost in the last year. Among those honored was "Home Alone" star Catherine O'Hara.
O'Hara Honored By Her On-Screen Children
O'Hara's on-screen children honored her with a touching tribute. Home Alone co-star Macaulay Culkin (Kevin McAllister) said that even though O'Hara played his mother in a fictional role, the impact that she had on his life was very real.
"We remember her as the forgetful mother, right? But I will never forget about her. There are all kinds of words I could use to describe Catherine. She was encouraging, she was warm, she was funny. But the word I think of is 'mama,'" he said (via PEOPLE). "She wasn't just a wife and mother to Bo and Matthew and Luke; she was my mom. And by extension, she's all of our mama. By the way, call your mother tonight. For real. Give it up for the moms."
The Home Alone star also added: "Like a good mom, she always showed up when I asked her to. Because that was Catherine. That's what she did. She showed up, and this is the best that we can do for her tonight. We're showing up for her. She may have forgotten me — twice — but we will always remember her."
Also joining Culkin on stage were Dan Levy and Annie Murphy. They played the role of O'Hara's children David Rose and Alexis Rose in the hit sitcom Schitt's Creek.
Murphy reflected on O'Hara's infectious laugh. She said it "challenged" people to be as delightful as she was.
In addition, Levy reflected on the personal and professional lessons that he learned from the late actress.
"The greatest lesson I learned from Catherine both personally and professionally was to always say yes," Levy said. "Say yes to her instincts, all of them, as radical as they may sometimes seem; she is miles ahead of you, and you will learn to catch up."
O'Hara passed away in January at age 71. May she rest in peace.
