KEY POINT
- Allison Janney addressed Savannah Guthrie’s family during media interviews after winning an Emmy for The Diplomat.
- Savannah said Janney’s decision to remember her family during her own celebratory moment deeply affected her.
- Nancy Guthrie, 84, has remained missing since Feb. 1, and authorities continue to seek information about her disappearance.
A moment from the Emmy Awards gave Savannah Guthrie another chance to keep attention on the search for her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
After receiving the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series award for her performance in The Diplomat, Allison Janney spoke with reporters backstage. The conversation turned toward Savannah and the difficult situation facing her family, with Janney explaining that she continues to think about them.
Savannah addressed those remarks during TODAY on Sept. 15. She said Janney’s acknowledgment stood out because it came while the actress was celebrating one of the biggest achievements of her career.
For Savannah, the significance was not simply that another celebrity mentioned Nancy. She viewed Janney’s decision as an opportunity to keep her mother’s disappearance in public view and to remind viewers that her family still needs assistance.
Savannah has continued speaking about Nancy whenever she has the opportunity. During her TODAY appearance, she described the situation as a source of profound pain for her siblings and extended family.
She also expressed appreciation to Janney for using her platform to remember the family. Savannah then redirected the attention toward the search, making clear that her family’s priority is bringing Nancy home and giving her a proper goodbye.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared from her home near Tucson, Arizona, in the early hours of Feb. 1. The investigation has remained open for seven months.
Savannah stepped away from TODAY for several months after her mother disappeared so she could spend time with her family. She returned to the program in April.
Janney’s remarks followed an important achievement of her own. Her win for The Diplomat gave her an eighth acting Emmy, tying the record for the most acting wins at the awards.
Her post-win comments therefore provided an unexpected connection between an entertainment milestone and Savannah’s continuing public search for her mother.
The FBI is asking anyone who has information about Nancy Guthrie to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324). The Pima County Sheriff’s Office is also accepting information at 520-351-4900.
Savannah and her family are offering a $1 million reward for information leading to Nancy’s return.
