At a Glance
- Lisa Ann Walter watched the Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles on her phone at the 31st Critics’ Choice Awards on Jan. 4, 2026
- The Abbott Elementary star calls both teams “her teams” after growing up in D.C. and now living in Philly
- She plans to keep the tradition alive during the Golden Globes on Jan. 11, when the Eagles face the 49ers
- Why it matters: Celebs blending sports fandom with Hollywood glam offers fans a relatable moment amid awards-season pomp
Lisa Ann Walter turned the red carpet into a sports bar on Jan. 4, proving that playoff football waits for no awards show.
Touchdown on the Red Carpet
Between posing for photos, Walter streamed the Commanders-Eagles game on her phone. She told News Of Los Angeles in an exclusive chat:
> “They’re both my teams. I grew up in D.C., but because I am a Philly girl now by adoption, I always root for them when they’re doing well.”
The 62-year-old actress, who plays teacher Melissa Schemmenti on ABC’s Abbott Elementary, said awards shows fall on NFL Sundays so often that phone-streaming might become her new tradition.
Playoff Plans for Golden Globes
With the Eagles advancing to face the San Francisco 49ers on Jan. 11, Walter already anticipates divided attention during the Golden Globes.
She admitted she’ll check the score if the matchup is enticing:
> “It depends on what the games are. I think there are going to be a couple of really great games… and those I’ll watch.”
From Football to Reality TV
Walter also revealed she just started The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives after her son’s girlfriend visited over the holidays.
She joked about cast member Taylor Frankie Paul:
> “She’s a hot mess. She needs a hazmat squad everywhere she goes.”
Walter hadn’t heard that Paul will headline the next Bachelorette season:
> “You telling me that she’s the Bachelorette is the first way I knew that she wasn’t with him anymore.”
Key Takeaways
- Lisa Ann Walter seamlessly mixed NFL fandom with Critics’ Choice duties
- The Eagles‘ playoff run means she’ll likely repeat the stunt at the Golden Globes
- Between games, she bingeing Hulu reality shows sparked by family visits
- Abbott Elementary, now in its fifth season, streams on Hulu
Hollywood glitz meets gridiron grit whenever awards season and playoff football collide.
