Amid a wealth of style choices at the 2026 Emmys, one color ruled above all: a bold crimson in its best look-at-me hue, seen on women happy to embrace its powerful psychology. From Cailee Spaeny in custom Miu Miu to Hassie Harrison in Monique Lhuillier, Rhea Seehorn in Louis Vuitton and Emmys host Mariska Hargitay in Monse on the red carpet, the choice was just the beginning of an evening that acquitted itself well on the style spectrum.
Among the more touching elements of the night's fashion conversations were the remembrances of legendary designer Bob Mackie, whose death in Palm Springs at the age of 87 was announced mere hours before the 78th Primetime Emmys kicked off at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles. During the pre-show, E! News host Keltie Knight took a moment to honor Mackie, calling him "one of the most prolific and celebrated costume designers of all time … [who] created some of the most iconic looks of all time for stars like Cher, Carol Burnett, Elton John, Diana Ross, Marilyn Monroe, Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton and so many others. His impact on the world of fashion is really hard to put into words, and his legacy absolutely lives on." E! News finished the segment with a moment of silence and a black screen.
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Melissa Gilbert has penned an essay encouraging better mental health protection and safety for child performers.
Follow the deaths of child stars Hayden Panettiere, Daveigh Chase and Michelle Trachtenberg, the Little House on the Prairie star demanded that child actors access better support as they transition into young adults.
"I did not know Hayden personally and only worked briefly with Mishy and Daveigh. It feels personal because I was them," Gilbert wrote in the new Substack essay. She also listed other female child actors including Drew Barrymore, Jodie Foster and the Fanning sisters.
"We are all members of the same tribe; Female Former Child Performers, and when one of us dies, it runs through all of us like an electrical current," Gilbert added "When three of us die so close together, something is very, very wrong."
Gilbert wrote that she felt like the trend of the entertainment industry exploiting children before discarding them is "getting worse" and that she herself was "nearly worked to death a few times."

#hayden #performers #essay

Anna Paquin is calling for stronger protections and support for former child performers after the recent deaths of Hayden Panettiere, Michelle Trachtenberg and Daveigh Chase, arguing that safeguards surrounding young stars have not always worked as intended.
In an Aug. 21 Instagram post, the 44-year-old Oscar winner focused particularly on girls who become ******* ualized while they are still children. As PEOPLE reported, Paquin wrote that former "presexualized female" child stars were "not as protected" by systems that may look effective on paper as they were supposed to be.
Paquin described former child performers as members of a "strange small club" and directly invited anyone struggling with experiences from the entertainment industry to contact her privately. "I believe you and I will stand by your side," she wrote, ending with the message, "You aren't alone."
She subsequently clarified that she was addressing a specific experience, children working on sets who find themselves prematurely treated as ******* objects. In comments covered by RTÉ, Paquin stressed that she was not suggesting harm occurs only within entertainment.
Paquin's original Instagram statement referred to Panettiere, Trachtenberg and Chase by their initials while expressing condolences to their families and "too many others." She later explained that she used initials simply because she was running out of ******* e in the Instagram caption, not because they carried another meaning.

#trachtenberg

Melissa Gilbert mourned the deaths of former child stars Hayden Panettiere, Daveigh Chase, and Michelle Trachtenberg: "Tragically, heartbreakingly, agonizingly too soon."
The actress partially blames smartphones for the hostile environment facing young celebrities: "Now everyone is a paparazzo. There is no privacy."
She argued that Hollywood should "establish accessible free mental health support for all child actors as they transition into young adulthood."
Melissa Gilbert is calling for systemic change after the death of Hayden Panettiere.
The Little House on the Prairie alum penned a Substack essay reflecting on the Heroes star's tragic death at 36, along with other former child stars who have died within the last 18 months.

#gilbert #panettiere #daveigh

Anna Paquin is speaking out about the challenges faced by child stars following the death of Hayden Panettiere.
The Oscar-winning actress shared an emotional message on Instagram reflecting on the experiences of young performers, particularly girls who grow up in the entertainment industry.
Paquin, who won an Academy Award at age 11 for The Piano, referenced the deaths of Panettiere, Michelle Trachtenberg and Daveigh Chase, three former child stars who died before reaching age 40.
Without focusing solely on Panettiere, Paquin used the moment to discuss what she described as the dangers of growing up in Hollywood.
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#panettiere #anna #hayden #Instagram

Melissa Gilbert sent an emotional call to action regarding child actresses after Hayden Panettiere's death.
On Saturday, August 22, the former Little House on the Prairie child actress posted a lengthy Substack update addressing the deaths of Panettiere at 36 in August 2026, Michelle Trachtenberg at 39 in February 2025, and Daveigh Chase at 35 in June 2026.
"How is it possible that no one in the mainstream media has picked up on this?" Gilbert, 62, began her post. "… Three former female child actors of the same generation are gone. Tragically, heartbreakingly, agonizingly too soon."
She continued, "They are gone, and the question I have been turning over and over in my head is, 'WHY?' Why are these three sweet, wildly talented, vibrant, vital young women gone? And why does this all feel so personal to me? I did not know Hayden personally and only worked briefly with Mishy and Daveigh. It feels personal because I was them. As were Tatum, Kristy, Brooke, Patty, Anyssa, Dakota, Elle, Shirley, Britney, Jodie, Drew, and my sister, Sara, to name a few."
Gilbert called the women "members of the same tribe," declaring, "When one of us dies, it runs through all of us like an electrical current. When three of us die so close together, something is very, very wrong."

#child

Daveigh Chase's parents are at odds over who should manage the late actress' six-figure estate. Her father, John Schwallier, has filed court documents opposing a request from her mother, Cathy Chase, to serve as administrator.
Schwallier instead wants the court to appoint an independent fiduciary. The filing also cited Daveigh's relationships with both parents before her death in June.
According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, Schwallier objected to Cathy's petition and nominated Megan Boling for the role. Boling identified herself as a neutral licensed professional fiduciary.
The filing asks the court to appoint a public administrator if it does not select Boling.
Schwallier's objection also addressed Daveigh's history with her mother. The documents state that The Ring star became emancipated from Cathy while she was still a minor following "allegations of financial irregularities" involving her mother. According to the filing, the two remained separated afterward.

#filing #cathy #administrator

Alexa PenaVega is reflecting on the challenges of growing up in Hollywood after the death of Hayden Panettiere
PenaVega shared a heartfelt tribute to Panettiere, Michelle Trachtenberg and Daveigh Chase, all of whom were child stars who passed in the last two years
She emphasized the unique bond and struggles shared by child actors navigating fame at a young age
Alexa PenaVega is reflecting on the realities of growing up in Hollywood following the death of fellow former child star Hayden Panettiere.
PenaVega, 37, shared a heartfelt tribute to Panettiere, who died on Aug. 16 at age 36, on Monday, Aug. 17, remembering her alongside actresses Michelle Trachtenberg and Daveigh Chase, who also grew up working in the entertainment industry.

#panettiere #shared #hollywood

"Jimmy Kimmel Live" guest host Tiffany Haddish mocked President Donald Trump on Monday for meddling in the World Cup over the weekend by reaching out to FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
"One of our star players was supposed to be suspended from tonight's game, but Donald Trump personally called the head of FIFA to get the player reinstated," she said. "Which is surprising, because Trump doesn't know anything about soccer ― and it's the first time he's ever defended a Black person!"
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Haddish, who is the first of Kimmel's summer guest hosts as he takes some time off, offered some sarcastic praise for the president.
"He's growing, y'all. He's growing! He's growing!" she said. "I'm so proud of him."

Melissa Gilbert took to her Instagram to pay tribute to her costar Daveigh Chase. She also reflects on child stardom and the importance of parents' roles while her husband, Timothy Busfield, faces child ****** allegations.
The Little House on the Prairie actress took to her Instagram to pen a lengthy note while she mourned the death of her co-star Daveigh Chase. She shared a picture of Chase while writing, " I only worked with Daveigh a couple of days, but I could see she was bright both in countenance and in mind. She was bubbly, sweet and professional. But there was something else there, a push or need to perform …for her parents."
The cause of death of Chase was mentioned as AIDS and chronic polysubstance use, according to OK Magazine. She also mentioned, "I'm truly heartbroken. I certainly understand substance addiction disorder, but this sweet girl's death is so much more. If I had the chance to speak to any parents who were thinking about getting their children in the industry, I would tell them to please, please make sure that they are doing it for the right reasons."
Gilbert's post comes at a time when her husband faces charges of criminal ****** ual contact of a child. According to the BBC, the allegations of ****** ual contact were brought by the child actor who worked with Busfield.
Though Busfield has denied the allegations, he surrendered to the authorities after a warrant was issued last month. Her emotional post sparked a fresh debate online about the realities of child stardom, while her Husband separately faces allegations involving a child.

For Melissa Gilbert, the death of her former costar Daveigh Chase is a cautionary tale.
The Emmy-nominated actress, who worked with a young Chase on a TV pilot, paid tribute to the late "Lilo & Stitch" star in an emotional Instagram post Monday, June 29.
"This is the [Daveigh Chase] I knew. I shot a pilot for a series with her 20+ years ago," Gilbert wrote alongside a throwback photo of Chase. "I only worked with Daveigh a couple of days, but I could see she was bright both in countenance and in mind. She was bubbly, sweet and professional. But there was something else there, a push or need to perform …for her parents."
Gilbert's remarks come two weeks after reports emerged that Chase died on June 16 at the age of 35 following a hospitalization in Los Angeles for malnutrition. Chase's cause of death was later revealed to be AIDS.
The former child star's father, John Schwallier, told The New York Times his daughter struggled with drug addiction since she was 13 and that she had been homeless and "destitute" near the LA hospital where she died.

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As of late, fans have sadly been mourning actress Daveigh Chase, who recently died at the age of 35. In addition to fans, a number of Chase's former collaborators have also been speaking out and paying tribute to her. One of the latest actors to honor the late performer is Melissa Gilbert, who's speaking out about her brief experience working with Chase. And, as part of her tribute, Gilbert also got candid about her alleged experiences with child actors and seeing "dysfunction" they were embroiled in.
Melissa Gilbert took to Instagram to acknowledge Chase's death and included a throwback photo of the former child actor. The Little House on the Prairie alum explained that decades ago, she shot a pilot with Chase that apparently didn't make it to air. Gilbert shared warm thoughts about working with the Beethoven's 5th alum during her formative years. And, while the pair apparently didn't work together long on that show, it sounds like Chase left quite an impression on her older co-star due to having a lot of personality at a young age:
I shot a pilot for a series with her 20+ years ago. Two wonderful humans [Jack Coleman] and [Kevin Zegers] played my husband and son, respectively. I only worked with Daveigh a couple of days, but I could see she was bright both in countenance and in mind. She was bubbly, sweet and professional.
However, Gilbert also claimed there was "something else" she noticed while being in Chase's presence. Gilbert went on to claim that Chase displayed "a push or need to perform" for her parents. The When Calls the Heart alum – a former child star herself – didn't go into specifics about what she supposedly saw but went on to say that she had "been around a lot of stage parents" over the years. Gilbert then shared her thoughts on how a young actor's life and career can be impacted by the absence of "strong parenting":

Actor Daveigh Chase, who voiced Lilo in "Lilo & Stitch" and starred as Samara in the horror classic "The Ring," died of AIDS, according to a report filed by the Los Angeles County medical examiner.
The agency listed "chronic polysubstance use," or using multiple drugs over a short period of time, as a "significant condition."
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The medical examiner also said the death was considered "natural."
Chase died in an L.A. hospital earlier this month at the age of 35.

Daveigh Chase's June 16 tragic death has reopened old family wounds, with the actress' parents now at odds over what should happen next.
While the medical examiner confirmed the former child star died from complications related to AIDS and chronic polysubstance use, the aftermath has become just as heartbreaking.
As her father reacts to the official findings and vows to fight for her ashes, her mother is sharing painful memories of the years she spent desperately searching for the daughter she never stopped calling her "Sunshine."
Daveigh Chase's father, John Schwallier, admitted he was left speechless when he learned the official cause of his daughter's death.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, he revealed, "I'm not surprised," after being informed that the actress died from acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and complications related to chronic polysubstance use.

The voice behind one of Disney's most beloved characters died at 35 after a hidden battle. Authorities confirmed Daveigh Chase's cause of death, shedding light on her struggles after leaving Hollywood.
The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner revealed Daveigh Chase's official cause of death as Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
The former child actress, legally named Daveigh Schwallier, died on June 16 at the age of 35. The medical examiner's report also notes "chronic polysubstance use" as a significant contributing condition. Authorities classified her death as natural, with Dr. Martina Kennedy overseeing the case.
Chase rose to prominence as the voice of Lilo in Disney's animated hit Lilo & Stitch. She also delivered a memorable performance as Samara in the 2002 horror classic The Ring. Her other credits included Donnie Darko, Big Love, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, ER, and Beethoven's 5th. Her last recorded role came in 2016 for the video game Let It Die.
Her boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, earlier informed TMZ that meningitis and a blood infection caused septic complications. "Behind the scenes, she's faced more than her share of hardship," he shared in a GoFundMe post. He further wrote, "After a difficult childhood and a painful falling out with her family, Daveigh was bullied and struggled to find safety and happiness in downtown LA."

Daveigh Chase, a former child actor known for voicing Lilo in Disney's animated Lilo & Stitch and playing Samara in The Ring, has died. She was 35.
"Daveigh was the sweetest woman on the planet and this is a huge loss to all of us," John Ryan Jr., a representative for Chase, told Yahoo. "Daveigh was one of my best friends for the last 17 years and we've managed her for over a decade. We were in the middle of a documentary about her during this tragic passing."
TMZ was first to report Chase's death. Her boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, told TMZ that she died on Tuesday after battling both meningitis and an infection in her blood. He said it had led to septic shock. Hernandez told the outlet that she was hospitalized for malnutrition earlier in June.
"She was the greatest. She loved cats. She worked with cat rescues with us. She was very to herself, " Ryan told the BBC. "She was not very Hollywood. She'd rather eat at Bob's Big Boy and go home with the cats. She loved acting but wasn't into the fame scene."
Chase began her Hollywood career in a 1998 episode of Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Over the years, she's had guest appearances on numerous TV shows, including CSI, Cold Case and Without a Trace. In 2008, she voiced the main character, Betsy, of Betsy's Kindergarten Adventures, a preschool series. Her longest-running role was Rhonda, a child bride, in the TV series Big Love, which aired from 2006 to 2011.

Daveigh Chase's mother is sharing the painful reality of loving a child lost to addiction.
Cathy Chase has spoken candidly about the years of fear that preceded her daughter's passing. Her words offer a window into a struggle many families silently endure.
Daveigh Chase, beloved for her roles in "Lilo & Stitch" and "The Ring," died this week at age 35. Her mother's grief, now public, reflects a heartbreak years in the making.
Cathy Chase revealed that she had quietly braced herself for her daughter's death for years. "I was devastated. It felt like something inside of me was squeezing all of the air out of me," she said.
She described running into her backyard upon hearing the news, screaming in disbelief. "I am in so much pain, but I hope her soul heard me," she said. Cathy added that the moment felt both crushing and strangely freeing, as a fear she had carried silently for years was finally confirmed.

Daveigh Chase's "devastated" mom has broken her silence after her daughter's shocking death at 35.
Cathy Chase admitted she was in disbelief to learn of her "sunshine" daughter's passing after having no contact with her since 2019.
The former child star, best known for her horrifying portrayal of Samara Morgan in 2002's The Ring, had battled addiction and reportedly lived near Los Angeles' infamous Skid Row.
Her death was announced on Wednesday, June 17, by her boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, who revealed Daveigh died following a battle with meningitis and "several serious blood infections" that led to sepsis.
"I was devastated. It felt like something inside of me squeezing all of the air out of me, and at the same time, it felt like I was exploding outwardly," Cathy told the Daily Mail.

Daveigh Chase's friend and former manager has revealed that the former child actor had been missing for 10 years before her death was announced earlier this week.
Chase, who voiced Lilo in Disney's 2002 animated hit Lilo & Stitch and terrified audiences as Samara Morgan in The Ring the same year, was 35.
The actor's death was announced by her boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, who told TMZ that she died Tuesday after a bout of meningitis and a blood infection that caused septic issues.
Chase's father, John David Schwallier, confirmed the news to The New York Times, adding that his daughter had been homeless and living in Los Angeles with her boyfriend near the hospital where she died. "Him and her were destitute," Schwallier said.
In an interview published Thursday, John Ryan Jr., a Hollywood producer who represented Chase in the last stage of her career, told Entertainment Weekly that the actor disappeared over a decade ago.

Daveigh Chase, a former child actor known for voicing Lilo in Disney's animated Lilo & Stitch and playing Samara in The Ring, has died. She was 35.
"Daveigh was the sweetest woman on the planet and this is a huge loss to all of us," John Ryan Jr., a representative for Chase, told Yahoo. "Daveigh was one of my best friends for the last 17 years and we've managed her for over a decade. We were in the middle of a documentary about her during this tragic passing."
TMZ was first to report Chase's death. Her boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, told TMZ that she died on Tuesday after battling both meningitis and an infection in her blood. He said it had led to septic shock. Hernandez told the outlet that she was hospitalized for malnutrition earlier in June.

Actor Daveigh Chase died on Tuesday. She was 35.
Chase was best known for voicing Lilo Pelekai in the Disney animated film Lilo & Stitch in 2002, and for her terrifying turn as Samara Morgan, the creepy little girl in the horror movie The Ring that same year.
A man claiming to be Chase's boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, told TMZ that the former child star had died from meningitis and an infection in her blood, after being hospitalised in Los Angeles for malnutrition earlier this month.
Just prior to the actor's death, Hernandez set up a GoFundMe in her name, but Chase's longtime manager, John Ryan, repudiated his claims.
"Apparently, a man claiming to be her 'boyfriend' that none of us friends or her family has heard of has set up a GoFundMe. I can confirm Daveigh has a trust account set up at SAG to cover all costs," Ryan told The New York Post.
Chase won an Annie Award for outstanding voice acting in an animated feature production for her turn as Lilo, and went on to lend her voice to several spinoffs, including Stitch! The Movie in 2003, Disney Channel's Lilo & Stitch: The Series also in 2003, and Leroy & Stitch in 2006.

Daveigh Chase, the horror actress who crawled out of a telly in The Ring and who voiced Lilo in Disney's animated Lilo & Stitch, has died aged 35.
Chase, who also starred in the cable drama Big Love, died from sepsis following a bout with meningitis in a Los Angeles hospital, her longtime manager John Ryan Jr confirmed to BBC News on Wednesday.
Ryan said that Chase had been admitted to hospital for malnourishment before her death.
The former child star began acting at 4 years old, booking her first Hollywood job when she was 7, but she retired from acting full time in 2015, he said.
"She was the greatest. She loved cats. She worked with cat rescues with us. She was very to herself, " said Ryan, her friend and manager of 15 years, noting that Chase would often retreat to her home in Las Vegas for years at a time and turn down big studio films to do independent projects.

A former child star known for her work in films such as The Ring and Lilo & Stitch has died. Daveigh Chase was 35.
According to TMZ, Chase died on June 16. The media outlet received confirmation on Chase's devastating death from her boyfriend, Roy Hernandez.
Hernandez told TMZ that Chase died after having an infection in her blood and meningitis, which led to septic issues. In addition, TMZ noted, their sources indicated that Chase had been hospitalized in early June due to malnutrition.
A GoFundMe campaign appears to have been launched by Hernandez shortly before Chase's death. Hernandez wrote, "When we met, I promised to protect her and give her the love and comfort she deserved. Together, we found moments of happiness and hope."
Sadly, he added, her condition had become critical and "the doctors have told me she may not have much time left."

Former child actress Daveigh Chase has died at 35, her boyfriend told TMZ
Chase voiced Lilo in Lilo & Stitch and won an MTV Movie Award for her role as Samara Morgan in The Ring
Chase's death followed a case of meningitis and "several serious blood infections," her boyfriend wrote in a GoFundMe page
Daveigh Chase, the actress who played Samara Morgan in The Ring, has died. She was 35.
Chase, who voiced Lilo in Lilo & Stitch, reportedly died after she contracted meningitis and "several serious blood infections," her boyfriend Roy Hernandez told TMZ, who first reported the news. Her recent health issues resulted in sepsis, he said, which caused her body to shut down.

Daveigh Chase, the young actress best known for "The Ring" and "Lilo & Stitch," has reportedly died. She was 35.
According to TMZ, Chase died June 16 from meningitis and an infection in her blood, her boyfriend Roy Hernandez told the outlet. The outlet reports she was admitted to a Los Angeles hospital earlier this month for malnutrition.
USA TODAY has reached out to Chase's representative for comment.
Chase had her big-screen breakthrough at age 10 co-starring as Jake Gyllenhaal's younger sister, Samantha, in the 2001 psychological thriller "Donnie Darko." She continued to find success as a voice actress: playing the young heroine Chihiro in the English-language dub of Hayao Miyazaki's "Spirited Away," and the misfit Lilo in Disney's 2002 animated hit "Lilo & Stitch."

Daveigh Chase, the actor who voiced Lilo in the animated "Lilo & Stitch" and played Samara in the American horror film "The Ring," has died. She was 35.
Chase's boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, told TMZ that she had been suffering from meningitis, which led to sepsis.
TMZ also reported that Chase was hospitalized in Los Angeles in early June due to malnutrition. Additional details about her death were not immediately available.
The post Daveigh Chase, 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'The Ring' Actress, Dies at 35 appeared first on TheWrap.

Daveigh Chase -- who was the voice of Lilo in Disney's Lilo and Stitch and played Samara in The Ring among her many roles on screen -- died at the age of 35, per reports.
What was Chase's cause of death? TMZ reported that her boyfriend Roy Hernandez said she "died Tuesday from meningitis and an infection in her blood, which caused her to have septic issues and led to her body shutting down." The site also reports she had been in a Los Angeles hospital earlier in June due to "malnutrition."
Sending good thoughts to her family and loved ones.
Per the Cleveland Clinic:
Meningitis makes the protective layers surrounding your brain and spinal cord swell. Bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites and noninfectious conditions can cause meningitis. Common symptoms include fever, neck stiffness and light sensitivity.

Daveigh Chase, the former child actor who voiced the character of heroic Lilo in 2002's acclaimed Lilo & Stitch and that same year was named Best Villain by MTV Movies Awards for her effectively creepy portrayal of the evil Samara Morgan in The Ring, died Tuesday of complications from meningitis. She was 35.
Her death was announced to TMZ by her boyfriend Roy Hernandez, who had just this week set up a GoFundMe page for the ailing Chase. Hernandez wrote that recently "Daveigh was diagnosed with meningitis and several serious blood infections. Her condition has become critical, and the doctors have told me she may not have much time left."
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