Canada’s relationship with the United States made its way to the Emmy Awards on Monday, as Sally Field took the stage to accept a top prize.
Field won best actress in a limited series, anthology or movie for the Netflix drama “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” about the deep bond formed between a widowed aquarium worker and a young aspiring musician.
The movie was filmed in Deep Cove, B.C., including some scenes at the Vancouver Aquarium.
Field name-dropped Canada during her thank-you speech and referred to the country as “neighbours” and “friends,” drawing applause and cheers from the audience at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Also honoured was Edmonton-born actor and director Michael J. Fox, who was introduced as a “proud son of Canada” before accepting the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award.
The awards come amid an ever-evolving trade war between Canada and the United States, and as President Donald Trump pushes for Hollywood to shoot movies domestically rather than in other countries, including Canada.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 14, 2026.
