Rob McElhenney Balances Emmys and Eagles: A Playful Peek Into His Priorities

Rob McElhenney, at 46, already secured his Emmy, but during Monday night's awards show, he showcased a humorous twist to his attention. In a delightful selfie shared by his wife, Kaitlin Olson, the couple sat in the audience at the 75th Emmy Awards. However, McElhenney's focus wasn't fixated on the stage; instead, he was engrossed in live-streaming the Philadelphia Eagles' playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

 

Rob McElhenney

Expressing his sentiment on X (formerly Twitter), he playfully questioned, "Who schedules the Emmys the same night as the @eagles #gobirds #FlyEaglesFly" alongside the shared selfie. The NFL responded to this unique moment, acknowledging his priorities with a simple yet resonant, "Priorities 🎯."

 

This apparent indifference to the awards show follows McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds' recognition earlier in the month at the Creative Arts Emmys for their FX docuseries, "Welcome to Wrexham," exploring the Welsh soccer team they co-own. The show was nominated for six awards and secured five wins, a fact McElhenney proudly highlighted during Monday's Emmys appearance alongside his "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" castmates.

 

Onstage with Danny Devito, Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, and his wife Olson, McElhenney subtly complained about the lack of Emmy nods for their sitcom but made sure to highlight the success of "Welcome to Wrexham." Awards included outstanding unstructured reality program, outstanding cinematography for a reality program, and outstanding picture editing for an unstructured reality program.

 

In an Instagram video accepting the award, the co-owners injected their signature humor. McElhenney began expressing his gratitude but was swiftly interrupted by Reynolds wearing a Deadpool mask. Reynolds humorously referred to himself as "Mr. Lively" and mentioned the broken Emmy, borrowed from Hugh Jackman.

 

During Reynolds' speech, he humorously revealed turning to Jackman for the award and Jackman's uncertainty about possessing an Emmy. The borrowed Emmy, which turned out to be "broken," added a humorous touch to the moment, emphasizing the camaraderie between the actors.

 

As we peek into this playful balance between the Emmys and Eagles, it's evident that McElhenney's ability to merge humor, success, and genuine priorities makes him not only an award-winning talent but a relatable and entertaining figure in the world of entertainment.

 

For more highlights and live coverage of the 75th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, tune in to Fox from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

 

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