Jeremy Allen White misses Emmys for wedding as The Bear goes winless

Jeremy Allen White did not attend the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night, foregoing a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series to attend his best friend’s wedding, entertainment reports said. The absence left the actor’s series, The Bear, which entered the night with more than a dozen nominations, without a single win at the 2025 Primetime Emmy Awards.

White was nominated for his portrayal of Carmy Berzatto, the tormented chef at the center of the FX drama-comedy, but Seth Rogen won the lead actor prize for his work on The Studio. The Bear, up for several major categories including Outstanding Comedy Series and acting nods for Ayo Edebiri and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, finished the evening with no trophies after previously enjoying strong success at the Television Academy in earlier years.

White’s decision to skip the ceremony for a close friend’s wedding was widely reported; his onscreen and rumored offscreen partner, Molly Gordon, who plays Carmy’s love interest, attended the red carpet alone. Gordon has previously addressed public interest in her relationship with White, saying the internet has made society more judgmental and noting that bringing a romantic...