A joke at the 2024 Emmys shocked Meryl Streep – now viewers are divided at what it meant

The Emmys caused a lot of buzz for a lot of things. Among the many triumphs of wins and sorrows of losses, many jokes were made. However, some jokes might not have landed the way they were intended.

Keep reading to learn more about what happened…

Meryl Streep is perhaps one of the most popular actresses of her generation. No one can dispute her acting skills or her status as a legend. At the occasion of the 76th Emmys, she was very much present.

The actress however, might not have been expecting being used for a rather interesting joke. It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia co-stars and real-life husband and wife, Kaitlin Olson and Rob McElhenney took the stage to present an award.

The duo were presenting for the category for ‘Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series’. One of the nominees for this category was of course, Meryl Streep for her role in Only Murders In The Building.

While presenting the award, the husband and wife duo made a joke that has since then divided the internet.

“Ladies and gentlemen, we are here to honor the comedic performances that hold everything in place,” McElhenney said. “They show crucial support when it’s really needed.”

To this, his wife Olson replied, “Much like a jockstrap. What you were describing sounds very much like a jockstrap.”

To this, McElhenney pauses and says, “No, it doesn’t! These roles make sure everything stays secure. Without this support, the whole package falls apart… alright, this does sound like a jockstrap.”

The audience begins laughing at the joke and Olson says, “Are you calling Meryl Streep a jockstrap?” and McElhenney replies, “No! I’m so sorry, Meryl.”

At this, the camera pans to The Devil Wears Prada star, who is wearing a stunned expression at the comparison.

Streep looks down at the floor and mouths, “Oh, God.” And this is where the debate on the internet began.

While some think that Streep took the joke badly, others think she was laughing along.

“I don’t know who wrote the #EmmyAwards tonight, but the dialogue is soooo cringe. They just compared Meryl Streep to a jock strap. Yeah, it’s that bad,” one user said.

Another person chimded in saying, “Wow. Meryl Streep did NOT like that jockstrap joke.”

“Meryl Streep’s face w the jockstrap joke. Standing ovation in my house rn,” one person commented. 

While Streep did not end up winning the award, she was seen smiling througout the night.

The actress wore a gorgeous baby pink Alexander McQueen suit adorned with bows and her signature glasses. She was seen sitting next to her Only Murders co-star Martin Short, which further sparked rumors about their involvement together.

While Short has previously also denied rumors about a romance brewing between the two of them, they have been spotted together in public on numerous occasions, seemingly being chummy with one another.

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