Michael J. Fox received a huge ovation at the 2026 Emmys as the 65-year-old actor accepted the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award for his contributions to Parkinson's research and advocacy.
Diagnosed at just 29, the Back to the Future and Family Ties star initially kept his condition secret over fears it could hurt his career. After going public in 1998, Fox turned his diagnosis into a mission that has since directed billions of dollars towards Parkinson's research.