Why Melanie Lynskey Didn’t Attend the 2023 Emmy Awards – E! Online

And she definitely did want to enjoy a little date night out. 

“For many years, these types of amazing events were not a part of my life, and to finally be invited to the party and not get to go is painful!” she explained in her post. “This is the greatest honour of my career, and there was a team of amazing people who were going to get me ready today. Plus I had an absolutely beautiful dress made for me by the genius @csiriano- my favourite dress I’ve ever put on, and designed so I’d be comfy at the after-parties.” 

Everything was coming together so perfectly that the nominee admitted she “did have a bit of a cry when my test came up positive.” Which is why she was so grateful for her daughter’s sweet gesture. 

“One page says that she loves me, and the other page says that Dada loves me, and then there’s a mama snail and baby snails,” she explained of the hand-drawn photo. “Anyway. It reminded me of all that is important in my world. I would choose cuddling my feverish little one every time, even if it means missing a night like tonight.”