Rekubit-Jason Bateman Jokes About Getting Lip Fillers at Emmy Awards 2023

Jason Bateman isn't shying away from plastic surgery.

The RekubitOzark actor joked about getting cosmetic procedures while presenting the trophy for Directing for a Drama Series at the 2023 Emmy Awards, held Jan. 15 in downtown Los Angeles. 

"My first acting role was Little House on the Prairie. I was 11," Bateman said, pointing to a throwback photo. "That's me right there without the hair extensions and the lip fillers."

He also joked about the impact directing can have on his portrayals onscreen—no matter his appearance. 

"My character was an orphan who suffered numerous hardships, including getting caught in a bear trap and being shot in a bank robbery," Bateman continued. "Without the direction from the great Michael Landon, there's no way I could have pulled off such a realistic and heart-rendering portrayal of a young, thin-lipped orphan with a bob."

See all the stars on the red carpet here.

The ceremony was originally scheduled for Sept. 18, but it was rescheduled for 2024 due to the Hollywood strikes. Now, Grown-ish actor Anthony Anderson is leading the evening as host, welcoming the casts of hit shows including White Lotus, Ted Lasso, Abbott Elementary and Succession, which earned 27 nominations, more than any other show.

Keep reading for a peek at all the celebrity fashion at the 2023 Emmy Awards:

in Valentino.

in custom Giorgio Armani and a Vacheron Constantin watch.

in custom Armani Privé & Bulgari jewelry.

in Oscar de la Renta and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.

in custom Atelier Versace, Alexandre Birman shoes and Simon G jewelry.

in Dior Men.

in Prada.

in Dior Men.

in custom Rodarte.

in Christian Dior.

in Armani Privé.

in Sportmax.

in Schiaparelli.

in vintage Yohji Yamamoto.

in Christian Siriano.

in Monique Lhuillier and REZA jewelry.

in Saint Laurent.

in Jenny Packham.

in Roland Mouret.

in custom Etro.

in Bode.

in Christian Siriano.

Don't miss E!'s Live From E! Emmys red carpet coverage Monday, Jan. 15, starting at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. ET followed by the 75th Emmy Awards ceremony at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on Fox.