Lisa Kudrow praises Andrew Scott's ‘courage and pride’ at the Out100 gala

Lisa Kudrow introduced Andrew Scott, who was honored as Icon of the Year at the 2026 Out100 gala. Scott, Out's November/December cover star, has received critical acclaim for his portrayal as Ian Charleson in the upcoming film Elsinore, about the late gay actor's final stage performance. Kudrow opened her remarks by asking the crowd how many had seen Scott in Hamlet, praising his performance as a gateway to Shakespeare. “How many of you understood what you were hearing for the first time in your life?” she asked, to cheers. “I know. Me too.” She joked that Scott’s portrayal of the “Hot Priest” in Fleabag was “probably a favorite role of some of the people in this room.” But Kudrow also reminded the audience of a role Scott had this year in another celebrated production. "I don't think I'm the only one to clock that you are receiving this award the year that you were in the finale of The Comeback. So you’re welcome. Don't feel like you have to get me anything.

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