At the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards, Candice Bergen took a pointed jab at Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance, referencing his disparaging remarks about 'childless cat ladies' during her speech. Bergen compared Vance's comments to past criticism she faced from Vice President Dan Quayle over her role in 'Murphy Brown', where her character was criticized for being a single mother. Bergen sarcastically noted that contemporary Republican candidates would never attack a woman for having kids, ending her speech with a pointed 'Meow'. The event also saw similar remarks from Selena Gomez, who made a playful reference to Vance's comments while presenting an award. Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris and her adoption of the 'childless cat lady' label added further context to the ongoing discourse. The Emmy Awards thus became a platform for celebrities to critique Vance's controversial statements and highlight political issues.