Jason Bateman Jokes About Getting Lip Fillers at Emmy Awards 2023

Jason Bateman joked about getting cosmetic work done at the 2023 Emmys, held in downtown Los Angeles on Jan. 15.

By Lindsay Weinberg Jan 16, 2024 3:03 AMTags
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Jason Bateman isn't shying away from plastic surgery.

The Ozark actor joked about getting cosmetic procedures while presenting the trophy for Directing for a Drama Series at the 2023 Emmy Awards, held Jan. 15 in downtown Los Angeles. 

"My first acting role was Little House on the Prairie. I was 11," Bateman said, pointing to a throwback photo. "That's me right there without the hair extensions and the lip fillers."

He also joked about the impact directing can have on his portrayals onscreen—no matter his appearance. 

"My character was an orphan who suffered numerous hardships, including getting caught in a bear trap and being shot in a bank robbery," Bateman continued. "Without the direction from the great Michael Landon, there's no way I could have pulled off such a realistic and heart-rendering portrayal of a young, thin-lipped orphan with a bob."

See all the stars on the red carpet here.

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Best Dressed Stars Ever at the Emmys

The ceremony was originally scheduled for Sept. 18, but it was rescheduled for 2024 due to the Hollywood strikes. Now, Grown-ish actor Anthony Anderson is leading the evening as host, welcoming the casts of hit shows including White Lotus, Ted Lasso, Abbott Elementary and Succession, which earned 27 nominations, more than any other show.

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Keep reading for a peek at all the celebrity fashion at the 2023 Emmy Awards:

Suki Waterhouse

in Valentino and Tiffany 7 Co. jewelry. 

Jessica Chastain

in custom Gucci & Reza jewelry.

Jeremy Allen White

in custom Giorgio Armani and a Vacheron Constantin watch.

Taraji P. Henson

in custom Atelier Versace, Alexandre Birman shoes and Simon G jewelry.

Selena Gomez

in Oscar de la Renta and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.

Camila Morrone

FIJI Water and JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery returned as the Official Water and Official Wine Partners at the Emmys.

James Marsden

FIJI Water kept stars hydrated with the company's iconic bottles.

Meghann Fahy

in custom Armani Privé & Bulgari jewelry.

Evan Peters

in Dior Men.

Bella Ramsey

in Prada.

James Marsden

in Canali. 

Bill Hader

in Dior Men.

Abby Elliott

in Alexander McQueen.

Jason Sudekis

Priscilla Presley

Jessica Williams

in custom Rodarte.

Kathryn Hahn

in Christian Dior.

Calista Flockhart

in Armani Privé.

Leo Woodall

Lauren Ambrose

Mychal Bella Bowman

Zawe Ashton

Tracee Ellis Ross

in Sportmax and Pomellato jewelry.

Natasha Lyonne

in Schiaparelli.

Kaitlin Olson

in Monse.

Lizzy Caplan

in vintage Yohji Yamamoto and Fred Leighton jewelry.

Kumail Nanjiani

in Brunello Cucinelli and IWC Schaffhausen watch.

J. Smith-Cameron

in Christian Siriano.

Ellen Pompeo

in Monique Lhuillier and REZA jewelry.

Christina Ricci

in Saint Laurent.

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