Which celebrities and athletes are presenting at the 2017 ESPYs tonight? Get the details here.
Former United States first lady Michelle Obama smiles during a conversation at the AIA Conference on Architecture 2017 on April 27,2017 in Orlando, Florida. Michelle Obama is making one of her first public speeches at the Orlando Conference since leaving the White House.
It’s the 2017 ESPY Awards, and fans are curious to know which A-list celebs and athletes they can expect to see on the stage tonight.
Peyton Manning will be hosting the gig at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Manning recently told ESPN.com, “It’s an honor to be asked to host the ESPYs, and it’s even more meaningful that it’s the 25th year for this incredible event. The ESPYs have been a part of my life during my entire career. I can still remember attending my very first show back in 1998 before my rookie season in the NFL.”
Read on to learn about some of tonight’s presenters, and which awards they’ ll be handing out.
Michelle Obama
Getty Former United States first lady Michelle Obama smiles during a conversation at the AIA Conference on Architecture 2017 on April 27,2017 in Orlando, Florida. Michelle Obama is making one of her first public speeches at the Orlando Conference since leaving the White House.
Former first lady Michelle Obama will be presenting the Ashe Award to Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who founded the Special Olympics in the late-1960s. Eunice passed away in 2009, and Obama will therefore be presenting the award to Shriver’s son, Timothy, who chairs the Special Olympics.
In a statement, Michelle Obama said, “Eunice Kennedy Shriver was a passionate champion for those with developmental challenges, empowering them to fulfill their highest potential. Her work to promote inclusion and acceptance transformed the lives of countless young athletes and inspired us all. I am incredibly honored to present this award to her son to celebrate her life’s work.”
Bryan Cranston
Actor Bryan Cranston talks to the audience during the Cine Merit Award Gala during the Munich Film Festival 2017 at Gasteig on June 23,2017 in Munich, Germany.
Actor Bryan Cranston will be presenting Vin Scully with the Icon Award tonight. Scully retired last fall after spending 67 years calling Los Angeles Dodgers games.
Jon Stewart
Jon Stewart performs on stage as The New York Comedy Festival and The Bob Woodruff Foundation present the 10th Annual Stand Up for Heroes event at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on November 1,2016 in New York City.
Jon Stewart will present the Pat Tillman Aawrd for Service to U. S. Air Force Master Sgt. and Invictus Games gold medalist Israel Del Toro.
Danica Patrick
Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 TaxAct Ford, sits on a wall during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 16,2017 in Brooklyn, Michigan.
Danica Patrick is an American stock car racing driver, model, and spokeswoman.
Samuel L. Jackson
Getty Samuel L. Jackson attends the Wearable Art Gala at California African American Museum on April 29,2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Samuel L. Jackson has hosted the awards ceremony four times in the past.
Dove Cameron
Getty Actress Dove Cameron attends NBC’s “Hairspray Live!” FYC Event at the Saban Media Center on June 9,2017 in North Hollywood, California.
Dove Cameron is gearing up for the release of Descendants 2 .
Chris Berman
Broadcaster Chris Berman of ESPN speaks during the trophy presentation after Jordan Spieth of the United States won the Travelers Championship.
Longtime ESPN sportscaster Chris Berman has been with ESPN since its launch in 1979.
Eddie George
Former NFL player Eddie George at the Rolling Stone Live: Houston presented by Budweiser and Mercedes-Benz.
Eddie George is a former professional American football player who played as a running back in the NFL for nine seasons.
Nneka Ogwumike
Getty Basketball player Nneka Ogwumike at BODY at ESPYS at Avalon on July 11,2017 in Hollywood, California.
Nneka Ogwumike is an American basketball player for the LA Sparks of the WNBA.
Elizabeth Olsen
Elizabeth Olsen attends the Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017-2018 show as part of Haute Couture Paris Fashion Week on July 3,2017 in Paris, France.
Eilzabeth Olsen is prepping for the release of her new film Wind River, which also stars Jeremy Renner, and will be released by The Weinstein Company on August 4.
Issa Rae
Issa Rae speaks onstage at 2017 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 25,2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Issa Rae’s series Insecure returns July 23 on HBO.
Jeremy Renner
Actor Jeremy Renner attends Remy Martin’s special evening with Jeremy Renner and Fetty Wap celebrating The Exceptional at Eric Buterbaugh Floral.
Actor Jeremy Renner was awarded one of the Presidents Awards at the 2017 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in Czech Republic.
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