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Emmys 2025 Unveils Luxury Gift Bags as First-Ever Giving Suite Debuts

Questions remain about who receives the gifts, how they are valued, their tax treatment.

Overview

  • Distinctive Assets curated the 2025 Emmys gift bag and launched an Emmys Giving Suite, with founder Lash Fary saying the effort aims to enhance the show and nurture emerging television talent.
  • EntertainmentNow reports the backstage Giving Suite doubles as a fundraiser for the Television Academy Foundation, featuring luxury products and perks for show participants.
  • Reported items span wellness and luxury brands, including a $400 DESUAR spa card, Helight sleep device, Miage and L’Oréal skincare, and Johnnie Walker Blue Label, plus games and art offerings.
  • Eligibility and access are disputed: KMBC says gift bags go only to nominees and the suite is open to attendees, while Mirror US and EntertainmentNow report presenters, nominees, and winners receive bags.
  • Valuations vary across outlets, with KMBC and other coverage citing about $25,000 in suite freebies as Mirror US alone mentions an uncorroborated claim of up to $1 million in wildfire aid for select recipients, and KMBC notes potential tax obligations per TurboTax guidance.