Properly, that was awkward.
Throughout his opening monologue on the 2022 Emmys on Sept. 12, host Kenan Thompson cracked a joke about Euphoria star and nominee Zendaya and the infamous relationship historical past of Leonardo DiCaprio.
“26 is a bizarre age in Hollywood,” Kenan stated about Zendaya inside Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater, “you are younger sufficient to play a highschool scholar however too previous to this point Leonardo DiCaprio.”
For these not within the loop, Leo has garnered a fame for relationship girls till they flip a sure age. As a reference, he broke up with 25-year-old girlfriend Camila Morrone in August.
After Kenan made his joke, a noticeably-embarrassed Zendaya buried her head in her palms.
Throughout his monologue, Kenan additionally took a shot on the lack of range on HBO’s Succession.
“Succession has 25 nominations,” Kenan began. “I like the Roy household. It is the one present with three brothers and likewise no brothers.”