Mike Whitededicated his first of threeWhite LotusEmmy Awardsto his father.
As he accepted the award for outstanding directing for a limited series at the74th Primetime Emmy Awardson Monday, the 52-year-old briefly mentioned that his father, Mel White, is “struggling.”
“I wanna thank my parents, I love my parents, my mom let me be the weird kid I wanted to be, and my dad who’s struggling right now,” White said of Mel, 82. “Thank you so much for letting me honor him tonight.”
White didn’t provide additional details on Mel’s struggle, whether it be health concerns or personal discomforts.
White previously appeared onThe Amazing Race’s 14th installment with his father in 2009. The duo competed in three legs of the competition.
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On Monday, White won back-to-backEmmy awardsfor writing and directingThe White Lotus. He also brought home a third trophy for outstanding limited or anthology series.
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Taking the stage for his second win of the night, White joked about his time onSurvivor— and how big of a threat his back-to-back wins make him.
“I was onSurvivor. And onSurvivor,the way you stay in the game is to lower your threat level,” he said. “Now, I feel like I’ve raised my threat level. I just want to stay in the game. Awards are great. I love writing; I love doing what I do. Don’t come for me. Don’t vote me off the island!”
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OtherWhite Lotusawards given during the Emmys included outstanding supporting actor in a limited series toMurray Bartlettand outstanding supporting actress in a limited series toJennifer Coolidge.Season 2ofThe White Lotusis expected to premiere on HBO in October.
source: people.com
