At the Actors Awards 2026, Ted Danson arrived with his daughter Kate by his side, while Mary Steenburgen babysat their grandson offsite. Although Danson was nominated in the comedy series category, he did not win. Kate praised her father’s humor and leadership off-screen, hinting at a potential television reunion.

At the Actors Awards 2026, ‘Cheers’ star Ted Danson wasn’t accompanied by his wife, Mary Steenburgen; that is because he was accompanied by another loved one: his daughter. Ted was nominated for the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series; however, Seth Rogen recorded a win in the respective category.

Ted Danson and daughter Kate Danson’s night out

The father-daughter duo, who walked the red carpet together, donned a classic black and white tux and a shimmery gold gown for their Hollywood night out. Danson told E! That his “sweet wife Mary” is babysitting their grandson Sonny, “so that we could do this together.”

Kate Danson loves the ‘quality time’ with her dad

And though Kate has only made occasional appearances with her dad, both on the red carpet and onscreen, over the years, she made it clear that quality time together is nothing short of a good place. “He’s got a wicked sense of humor,” she revealed, “but he’s far better than people think. And he’s not paying me. He’s an amazing dad and grandfather.”

Kate Danson reveals what Ted Danson is like behind the camera

In fact, more than a decade after appearing on CSI, Kate Danson may be ready to return to the small screen opposite him. “Oh, he’s the best,” Kate emphasized. And when Ted started playing coy, she added, “No, I’m sorry. I have to say it: People would say how amazing you were. And it was like, you think you might have someone in your air going, ‘your dad’s kind of a …,’ everyone said how incredible you were.” She emphasized how great a leader he is when the cameras stop rolling.