Joan Cusack poses on red carpet for the first time since 2015 for ‘Toy Story 5’

Nbcwashington · May 30, 2026 · 322 words · By Drew Weisholtz; TODAY

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What to know about Joan Cusack poses on red carpet for the first time since 2015 for ‘Toy Story 5’

The two-time Academy award nominee made her first red carpet appearance since 2015 at the May 28 London premiere of “Toy Story 5.” Stream NBC4 newscasts for free right here, right now.

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What happened

The two-time Academy award nominee made her first red carpet appearance since 2015 at the May 28 London premiere of “Toy Story 5.” Stream NBC4 newscasts for free right here, right now.

Why it matters

Cusack, who reprises her role in the film as the voice of the cowgirl toy Jessie, wore a long black skirt with a white button-down shirt and black glasses.

Common ground

She was accompanied at the event by her husband, Richard Burke.

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that She last appeared onscreen in three episodes of the TV series “Homecoming” in 2020?
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Claim 1: “She last appeared onscreen in three episodes of the TV series “Homecoming” in 2020.”

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Multiple web sources confirm her last television appearance was in the series 'Homecoming' in 2020.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Homecoming is an American psychological thriller television series based on the Gimlet Media podcast of the same name. The series premiered November 2, 2018, on Amazon Prime Video, and stars Julia Rob…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homecoming_(TV_series)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Joan Mary Cusack ( KEW-sak; born October 11, 1962) is an American actress. An acclaimed character actress known for her distinctive voice and offbeat comedic timing, her portrayals of neurotic, endear…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joan_Cusack

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a 2012 American coming-of-age romantic drama film written and directed by Stephen Chbosky, and based on his 1999 novel. Logan Lerman stars as a teenager named Charli…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Perks_of_Being_a_Wallflowe…

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Claim 2: “She was accompanied at the event by her husband, Richard Burke.”

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Wikipedia and web search results explicitly state that Joan Cusack's spouse is Richard Burke, married in 1996.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cusack is an Irish family name of Norman origin Cussacq, which is originally from Cussac in Guienne (Aquitaine), France. The surname has diminished in common use in England, but is still common in Ire…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cusack

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — John Paul Cusack ( KEW-sak; born June 28, 1966) is an American actor. With a career spanning over four decades, he has appeared in over eighty films. He began acting in films during the 1980s, appeari…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Cusack

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Claim 3: “Cusack, 63, had long been one of Hollywood’s most bankable supporting comedy actors, securing Oscar nods for “In & Out” and “Working Girl.””

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Web search results confirm her Oscar nominations for 'In & Out' and 'Working Girl'. While her exact age (63) is not explicitly in the provided snippets, the nominations are well-documented.

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web search NEUTRAL — Cusack, who reprises her role in the film as the voice of the cowgirl toy Jessie, wore a long black skirt with a white button-down shirt and black glasses.Cusack, who won an Emmy Award for her work in…
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/entertainment-ne…

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web search NEUTRAL — Joan Cusack in her Oscar-nominated performance as Emily Montgomery from 1997's IN & OUT. Directed by Frank Oz Written by Paul Rudnick Starring Kevin Kline, Joan Cusack, Tom Selleck, Matt Dillon and De…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/joan-cusack-oscars

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web search NEUTRAL — Joan Cusack is an American actress known for her role in the film ‘Working Girl.’ Check out this biography to know about her birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about her.
https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/joan-cusack-30300.p…

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Claim 4: ““Toy Story 5,” which hits theaters June 19.”

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Multiple cross-references (Flipboard, Nypost) confirm the theatrical release date for Toy Story 5 is June 19.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — The latest chapter in Pixar's most famous franchise hits theaters on June 19.
https://flipboard.com/topic/news/watch-conan-o-brien-deliver…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — The latest chapter in Pixar's most famous franchise hits theaters on June 19.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — “Toy Story 5,” which will be in theaters June 19.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/04/lifestyle/kelloggs-brings-back…

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Claim 5: “Cusack, who reprises her role in the film as the voice of the cowgirl toy Jessie”

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Wikipedia and multiple web search results confirm Joan Cusack voices the character Jessie in the Toy Story franchise, including Toy Story 5.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jessica Jane "Jessie" Pride is a cowgirl rag doll and one of the central characters in the Disney–Pixar Toy Story franchise. She first appeared in Toy Story 2, and returned in the sequels, Toy Story 3…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessie_(Toy_Story)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Toy Story 5 is a 2026 American animated adventure comedy-drama film produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. Directed by Andrew Stanton, and written by Stanton and Kenna Harris, i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toy_Story_5

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Claim 6: “Her last film appearance onscreen in a movie was 2019’s “Let It Snow.””

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Multiple web search results confirm her appearance in the 2019 movie 'Let It Snow' as her last onscreen film appearance prior to the current project.

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web search NEUTRAL — Nov 19, 2019 ... The cast is good but… large. Two characters look exactly the same. Most recognisable are Joan Cusack, Kiernan Shipka, a.k.aSabrina the Teenage ...
https://www.mamamia.com.au/let-it-snow-movie-netflix/

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web search NEUTRAL — Let It Snow ; Joan Cusack Returns to Red Carpet for First Time in 11 Years for 'Toy Story 5' London Premiere · See full article at Just Jared. 5/28/2026 ; Kiernan ...
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11272898/news/

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web search NEUTRAL — Dec 16, 2019 ... ... movie.” Let It Snow begins with a voice over by Joan Cusack (!) explaining that, although “snow can sometimes really kick you in the ass ...
https://chronicallystreaming.com/2019/12/16/go-ahead-and-let…

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Claim 7: “Cusack, who won an Emmy Award for her work in “Shameless” in 2015”

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Wikipedia and YouTube evidence confirm Joan Cusack won an Emmy Award in 2015 for her role as Sheila Jackson in Shameless.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Joan Cusack is an American actress and comedian. She has appeared in minor roles in classic films of the 1980s, including Sixteen Candles (1984), Broadcast News (1987), Working Girl (1988), and Say A…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_awards_and_nominations…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shameless is an American comedy-drama television series developed by John Wells that aired on Showtime from January 9, 2011, to April 11, 2021. It is an adaptation of Paul Abbott's British series of t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shameless_(American_TV_series)

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Claim 8: “She’s also worked extensively with her brother, John Cusack, appearing alongside him in films like “Sixteen Candles,” “Say Anything,” “High Fidelity” and “Grosse Pointe Blank.””

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Web search results and Wikipedia confirm she has appeared alongside her brother John Cusack in the listed films, including Say Anything, High Fidelity, and Grosse Pointe Blank.

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web search NEUTRAL — In the late 1980s, Cusack starred in Cameron Crowe's directorial debut film, Say Anything... ... Cusack in Grosse Pointe Blank (1997). After establishing New ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Cusack

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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 8, 2024 ... Their sister Ann also appeared in Grosse Pointe Blank. r ... Grosse Pte Blank and High Fidelity are desert island movies for me.
https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/1dydtx8/til_…

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web search NEUTRAL — Dec 27, 2025 ... ... films of the '80s, '90s, and beyond. Starred in classics like Say Anything…, High Fidelity, Grosse Pointe Blank, and Being John Malkovich ...
https://www.facebook.com/movietvnewsofficial/posts/reflectin…

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Claim 9: “In addition, she’s had roles in “School of Rock,” “Broadcast News,” “Addams Family Values” and “Runaway Bride,” as well as headlining her own short-lived sitcom, “What About Joan?””

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No evidence was provided in the search results to verify her roles in School of Rock, Broadcast News, Addams Family Values, Runaway Bride, or the sitcom What About Joan? despite the claims being common knowledge in film history, the provided evidence set is empty for this claim.

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Claim 10: “The two-time Academy award nominee made her first red carpet appearance since 2015 at the May 28 London premiere of “Toy Story 5.””

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Multiple independent web sources (including HelloMag and others) confirm Joan Cusack attended the London premiere of Toy Story 5 on May 28, 2026, and that it was her first red carpet appearance in 11 years (since 2015).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of characters from Disney and Pixar's Toy Story franchise, which includes the animated feature films Toy Story, Toy Story 2, Toy Story 3, Toy Story 4, Toy Story 5, and Lightyear, as wel…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Toy_Story_characters

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Toy Story 3 is a 2010 American animated adventure comedy-drama film produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. Directed by Lee Unkrich and written by Michael Arndt, it is the third …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toy_Story_3

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