Patton Oswalt recreated a poignant photograph that was taken following his 2016 Emmy Award win to pay tribute to his wife, actress Meredith Salenger.
The comedian first shared the snap below of himself on Twitter in Sept. 2016 after scooping the award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special for his Netflix show “Patton Oswalt: Talking For Clapping.”
This #Emmys after party is off da CHAIN! pic.twitter.com/42lX2w0SYk
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) September 19, 2016
The image was taken just five months following the death of his first wife, true-crime writer Michelle McNamara. She died in her sleep from a combination of an undiagnosed heart problem and prescription medications.
On Monday, Oswalt posed for a photograph in exactly the same spot, but this time he appeared with Salenger, who he married in Nov. 2017:
Two years ago versus today. No Emmy this time, but a life that’s turned pure gold thanks to @MeredthSalenger. pic.twitter.com/JOEYscd2ik
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) September 18, 2018
The post melted hearts all over Twitter:
This is absolutely beautiful, Patton.
— Stephen Black (@stephenablack) September 18, 2018
I can't imagine what you were feeling in the picture from two years ago.
Tonight, you and Meredith are glowing.
The lie of depression is that the future is hopeless. Yet, it can be full of hope and happiness. I'm glad you found both.
Aww! @pattonoswalt wins twitter! pic.twitter.com/BfHm0EnUNX
— Leen Onme 👩🏻💻 (@disentidealist) September 18, 2018
Huh. Who knew that a picture of Arby’s could make me cry?
— ⓕ (@effdot) September 18, 2018
That is the sweetest and it’s so hopeful. Congratulations on life! pic.twitter.com/xArbRJZGkF
— Teela (@Fluff_fury) September 18, 2018
You guys are a bright spot in a dark world. I'm glad you found each other and that you share your joy with the rest of us <3
— Blah Di Dah (@animegrrl) September 18, 2018
— Nick T. Simmons (@nicktsimmons) September 18, 2018
Isn't it amazing how life can just turn on a dime?
— Catherine Schreiber (@cdschreiber64) September 18, 2018
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