James Ransone's Widow Criticizes Emmys for Omission in Tributes
WHO:
Coming Soon - Jamie McPhee is the widow of James Ransone.
US Magazine - Jamie "Skipper" McPhee shared her disappointment on Instagram.
Variety - James Ransone, actor known for roles in "The Wire" and "It"
Variety - Jamie McPhee, widow of James Ransone
NY Post - Jamie McPhee, widow of James Ransone
WHAT:
Coming Soon - Jamie McPhee criticized the Emmys for excluding her late husband from the In Memoriam segment, stating, "It’s simply not right."
US Magazine - Jamie McPhee stated, "I didn't watch the Emmys, so I only now understand how much of a snub this truly was."
Variety - Jamie McPhee criticized the Television Academy for excluding James Ransone from the Emmys In Memoriam tribute.
Variety - This exclusion marked the second time James Ransone was snubbed by a major awards ceremony in the year.
Variety - The Oscars also excluded James Ransone from its In Memoriam segment in March.
WHEN:
US Magazine - Jamie McPhee's Instagram Story was shared on September 15, which was a Tuesday.
US Magazine - Jamie McPhee's Instagram Story was shared on September 15.
WHY:
NY Post - Jamie McPhee stated, "It simply is not right to not acknowledge him and his work."
(UPDATED September 16, 2026 17:01 UTC)
Jamie McPhee, the widow of James Ransone, has voiced her frustration over the Emmys' decision to exclude her late husband from the In Memoriam segment, declaring, "It’s simply not right." She shared her thoughts in an Instagram Story that was posted on September 15. The emotional response highlights the ongoing conversation about how the entertainment industry honors its departed members.
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(UPDATED September 16, 2026 16:02 UTC)
Jamie "Skipper" McPhee expressed her disappointment on Instagram regarding the recent Emmys. She mentioned, "I didn't watch the Emmys, so I only now understand how much of a snub this truly was." McPhee's Instagram Story was shared on September 15.
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(UPDATED September 16, 2026 15:00 UTC)
Jamie McPhee, the widow of actor James Ransone, has publicly criticized the Television Academy for excluding her late husband from the Emmys In Memoriam tribute, marking the second time he has been snubbed by a major awards ceremony this year. Earlier, Ransone was also left out of the Oscars' In Memoriam segment in March. McPhee expressed her disappointment, stating, "It simply is not right to not acknowledge him and his work."