Phylicia Rashad is honoring her TV son.

The actress made an appearance during the 2025 Emmys in Los Angeles Sept. 14 to introduce the ceremony’s “In Memoriam” segment, which began with a tribute to her late Cosby Show costar Malcolm-Jamal Warner .

“He was a beloved teenager in an iconic television series who the world watched grow into manhood,” Rashad began. “And like all our friends and colleagues who transitioned this past year, Malcolm-Jamal Warner remains in our hearts.”

“We remember them, not just for their immense talent, but also for the way they made us believe in something bigger, the best that is within us,” she continued. “And even though they may no longer be here with us, we can all smile knowing that their impact will remain, knowing that their lasting impressions

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