Candice Bergen returned to the 2024 Emmys stage Sunday evening and landed a joke on the expense of Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance.

The previous star of CBS’ Murphy Foreheadn, who famously drew the ire of conservative politicians within the Nineties, made a direct comparability to her sitcom’s most well-known storyline and present political headlines.

“For 11 years, I had the great privilege of enjoying the lead in a comedy collection known as Murphy Brown,” the 78-year-old Bergen stated. “I used to be surrounded by good and humorous actors, had the very best scripts to work with, and, in a single basic second, my character was attacked by vice chairman Dan Quayle when Murphy turned pregnant and determined to lift the newborn as a single mom.”

Bergen took a beat, after which sarcastically stated, “Oh, how far we’ve come … Immediately, a Republican candidate for vice chairman would by no means assault a girl for having children. So, as they are saying, my work right here is completed.” After which Bergen archly added, “Meow,” which earned a roar of laughter and approval.

Bergen was on the 76th annual Primetime Emmy Awards to current the consideration for lead actress in a comedy collection, which was received by Hacks‘ Jean Good.

Vance has repeatedly launched criticisms at girls who’re childless by alternative, deriding them as “a bunch of childless cat girls.” The remarks have seemingly had the other of their meant impact, drawing widespread condemnation and mock, and probably even serving to immediate self-described “childless cat woman” Taylor Swift to endorse GOP candidate Donald Trump’s Democratic rival Kamala Harris final week.

Right here is the full winners listing for the 76th annual Primetime Emmy Awards.