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Affleck & Poehler Shine at 2026 Peabody Awards
1 Jun
Summary
- Ben Affleck presented an award at the 2026 Peabody Awards ceremony.
- Amy Poehler received the prestigious Peabody Career Achievement Award.
- Rhea Seehorn's Apple TV series was among the entertainment winners.
The 2026 Peabody Awards ceremony, held on Sunday, May 31, in Beverly Hills, California, celebrated a wide array of talent across various media. Ben Affleck made a surprise appearance to present the first award of the evening, offering a significant celebrity moment early on.
Amy Poehler was a major honoree, receiving the Peabody Career Achievement Award. This recognition celebrated her diverse career, spanning from "Saturday Night Live" and "Parks and Recreation" to her ventures in podcasting, including the 2025 launch of "Good Hang."
Rhea Seehorn attended with castmates for her Apple TV series, which was named an entertainment winner. The Vince Gilligan-created show, focusing on an alien virus, was among several winning series, including "Andor" and "Jimmy Kimmel Live!."
The event featured a broad guest list, with 34 winners announced across categories like entertainment, documentary, news, and podcasting. HBO Max led with six awards, while other outlets like Apple TV+ and Netflix received multiple honors.
