Seth Rogen Dedicates DGA Award to Late Catherine O'Hara

Catherine O'Hara, the acclaimed actress known for her roles in Home Alone and Schitt's Creek, died on January 30 at her home in Los Angeles at the age of 71 following a brief illness, her manager confirmed. The news prompted widespread tributes from colleagues, including a heartfelt dedication from Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg at the Directors Guild of America Awards on February 7.

Rogen and Goldberg, who co-created and directed the Apple TV+ comedy series The Studio, accepted the award for outstanding directorial achievement in a comedy series for their episode "The Magic Hour." The series follows a new studio head navigating challenges at the fictional Continental Studio, with O'Hara portraying the veteran producer Patty Leigh, a mentor figure to Rogen's character. Her performance in the show's first season earned her nominations for best supporting actress at the 2025 Emmy Awards and the Golden Globes.

In their acceptance speech, Rogen expressed deep admiration for O'Hara, who had become a personal idol during their Canadian upbringing. "Honestly, there's no one we wish we could thank in person at this moment more than we would love to thank Catherine O'Hara," Rogen said,...