James Ransone's widow, Jamie McPhee, expressed her disappointment on social media after the Emmys failed to include her late husband in its "In Memoriam" segment. According to McPhee, her husband was also overlooked during the Oscars earlier this year.

"I didn't watch the Emmys, so I only now understand how much of a snub this truly was. I am incredibly disappointed @televisionacad," McPhee wrote in an Instagram Story shared on Tuesday, September 15. She emphasized that her husband, James Ransone, was an incredibly gifted actor who deserved recognition for his work.

McPhee's criticism comes after her initial shock over the omission of Ransone from the Emmys. Her first Instagram Story revealed her surprise, stating, "My husband James Ransone was not acknowledged in memoriam at tonight's Emmys." She also noted that he had not been present at the Oscars earlier this year. "He was also not at the Oscars earlier this year," she wrote via Instagram Stories on Monday, September 14, per a report by Entertainment Weekly.

Ransone, best known for his roles in HBO's The Wire and Generation Kill, passed away at age 46 in December 2025. McPhee has spoken about her late husband on several occasions through social media, sharing messages both before and after his death. In May, she celebrated her son's birthday with a candid message about solo parenting without his father. "Baby king Jack is 7 today," McPhee captioned a post dated May 5. "I can't believe it. The most handsome, stubborn, funny, affectionate, strong boy and we wouldn't want it any other way. Love you to the moon and back!"

When reached out for comment regarding McPhee's statement, a spokesperson for the Television Academy explained that time constraints limit the number of individuals that can be acknowledged during the broadcast. However, they emphasized that a more extensive list of names is available on their website to honor those who have passed. "Every year, the Emmy Awards presents an In Memoriam video for all three ceremonies. Given only a few minutes to honor those who have passed, there is a limit on how many people can be acknowledged on the broadcasts," they stated. "The Academy presents a more extensive video, listing the hundreds of names of television colleagues we've lost in the past year, on their website."

McPhee's comments sparked reactions from fans and critics alike. While some defended the Television Academy's decision citing time constraints, others agreed with McPhee that Ransone should have been included in the "In Memoriam" segment. As one observer pointed out, McPhee's response highlights the importance of acknowledging the contributions of deceased artists, even if time permits only brief recognition.