Shemar Moore Will Present Susan Lucci with Daytime Emmys' Lifetime Achievement Award (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Shemar Moore (left) and Susan Lucci.Photo:Cliff Lipson/CBS, Justice Apple

Cliff Lipson/CBS, Justice Apple

Lucci received her first Daytime Emmy nomination for outstanding lead actress in a drama series in 1978. She finally won in 1999 after 19 nominations, receiving the award from Moore that year.

“The streak is over!” Moore famously said before presenting Lucci with her award.

Susan Lucci with her Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 1999.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

BeyondAll My Children,the actress found time to explore other projects, starring in the 1999 Broadway production ofAnnie Get Your Gunand had solo performances in theaters and cabarets across the country.

On television, Lucci landed recurring roles on shows likeHot in Cleveland, Dallas, Army WivesandDevious Maids.In 2008, she competed on season 7 ofDancing with the Starswith partnerTony Dovolani, finishing sixth.

On the personal front, Lucci shares son Andreas Huber and daughter Liza Huber with her late husbandHelmut Huber, whodiedin March 2022 at age 84. The two wed in 1969.

Susan Lucci with Charles Frank on ‘All My Children’ in 1971.ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

Earlier this year, Luccirecoveredfrom her second heart surgery in four years.

“I’m doing really well. I always keep an eye on myself, what’s going on,” Lucci told PEOPLE in March, adding, “It is so far so good.”

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The 50thAnnual Daytime Emmy Awards air Friday, Dec. 15 at 9 p.m. ET on CBS.

source: people.com