Savannah Guthrie Moved by Allison Janney’s Tribute to Her Missing Mother at Emmys

Savannah Guthrie expresses gratitude for Allison Janney's tribute to her missing mother at the Emmys. 'We need help,' she says.

Editorial Desk

September 15, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — Savannah Guthrie expressed deep emotion after receiving a heartfelt message from Allison Janney regarding her missing mother during the Emmy Awards ceremony.

The TODAY co-anchor shared her reaction on September 15, following Janney’s remarks the night before about keeping Nancy Guthrie and her family in her thoughts daily. ‘I was so touched to see her do that,’ Savannah said, highlighting how Janney used her moment of triumph to reflect on the Guthrie family’s ongoing struggle.

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Nancy Guthrie, 84, has been missing since early February from her home near Tucson, Arizona, with no major developments in the case. Savannah emphasized the family’s pain and called for public assistance, thanking Janney for bringing renewed attention to their search. ‘We just want our mom home, give her a proper goodbye,’ she said.

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