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Michael J. Fox Earns Emmy Nomination for Guest Role on Shrinking

The nomination follows his return to acting after a 2020 retirement for Parkinson’s-related reasons.

Overview

  • The Television Academy’s nominations announced Wednesday gave Fox his first Emmy nod since 2016 and his 18th career acting nomination, this time in Guest Actor in a Comedy Series.
  • Fox returned to television for a multi-episode arc in Shrinking’s third season as Gerry, a patient with Parkinson’s whose part was created for him by series co-creator Bill Lawrence.
  • Harrison Ford also received a nomination for Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role on Shrinking, reflecting multiple acting nods for the Apple TV show.
  • The 2026 Emmy nominations were revealed in a ceremony streamed from the Television Academy’s Saban Media Center and the awards will air Sept. 14 with Mariska Hargitay hosting.
  • Fox’s nomination underlines his long career and advocacy work since his Parkinson’s diagnosis, it reminds audiences that actors with chronic illness can return to acclaimed roles and could encourage more on-screen portrayals of neurological conditions.