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In an Emmys first, Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen will together receive the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award.

The Hollywood golden couple, who will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary in October, will jointly receive the honor, which recognizes awardees' "extraordinary" philanthropic activism and efforts, according to a news release.

Usually handed out to individuals, it's a milestone that the couple will mark together during the Emmys telecast in September.

"Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen have long used their voices – and their hearts – to champion causes that uplift the planet and its people," Cris Abrego, chair of the Television Academy, said in a statement Wednesday. "The Television Academy is proud to honor their extraordinary legacy of service with the Bob Hope Humanitari

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