Emmy Nominee Reactions: Nicole Kidman, Jeffrey Tambor, RuPaul And More

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Today was a happy day for a whole new crop of Emmy Award nominees.  Here are some of the reactions from some of this morning’s big winners.

For all the major Emmy nominations, click here.

For a look at the Best and Worst of the Emmy Nominations, click here.

“When we started on this journey we never thought the series would connect on such a big way worldwide. I have never experienced anything like it and as producers and actors we all bow down to the Academy with thanks!”
– Nicole Kidman (“Big Little Lies”), Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie


– Sterling K. Brown (“This Is Us”), Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

“It’s an honor to once again be recognized by the Television Academy for playing a character as complex as Maura Pfefferman on a groundbreaking show like ‘Transparent.’ I share this nomination with our fearless creative team led by the great Jill Soloway, and this glorious cast, who encourage me to do my best work every day. I am so excited about our 7 nominations, particularly for Judith and Kathryn, my incredible co-stars.”
– Jeffrey Tambor (“Transparent”), Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

“We are very honored to have received this Emmy nomination. ‘The Keepers’ is comprised of brave souls bringing the truth to light, and this nomination affirms their courageous efforts.”
– Ryan White & Jessica Hargrave (“The Keepers”), Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series


Reese Witherspoon (“Big Little Lies”), Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie

“I want to thank the academy for honoring the entire cast and crew of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,’ my family at World of Wonder, and our champions at VH1. It takes a village, people! Their creativity and dedication to telling the stories of our brave and talented queens never ceases to amaze, amuse and inspire.”
– RuPaul (“RuPaul’s Drag Race”), Outstanding Host for a Reality-Competition Program, Outstanding Reality-Competition Program


– Susan Sarandon (“Feud: Bette and Joan”) Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie

“Actors dream of being part of something that matters; something that has meaning, significance, relevance. It’s the reason we hang in there. To have the privilege of working on two such shows is the definition of joy. Working on ‘The Leftovers’ — in the hands of Damon Lindelof, Tom Perrotta, Justin Theroux, Mimi Leder and Craig Zobel — changed my life and the way I look at life. It taught me how to sit with grief, with loss, with letting go. How do you thank someone for that?‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ gives voice to so much of what is present in our world today: fear, repression, abuse of power, fortitude, courage, hope. Margaret Atwood, Bruce Miller, Warren Littlefield, Reed Morano, Ane Crabtree and Colin Watkinson are driving this ship with tremendous vision, along with many others. And then there is Elisabeth Moss and the extraordinary handmaids…And then to be recognized by our peers. Well, there are no words. Someone asked me how I was celebrating today and I said: “I am sitting in my room, quietly, taking deep breaths, overwhelmed with gratitude.”
– Ann Dowd (“The Leftovers,” “The Handmaid’s Tale”) Guest Actress in a Drama Series, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series


– Jeffrey Wright (“Westworld”), Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

“The day I read John Wells’ pilot for SHAMELESS I knew I was in for a wild ride, and here we are eight years later and I’m still playing Frank Gallagher, whom I love so much I’d give him my liver. Not only do I get to go to the Emmys to see all my pals, I’ll do it with Felicity Huffman on my arm. Life is sweet.”
– William H. Macy (“Shameless”) Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series

“So honored to be nominated, so honored to be able to work as an actor. Thank you, thank you, thank you.”
– Mandy Patinkin (“Homeland”), Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

“I am stunned and thrilled to be nominated and am honored to be among this group of incredible directors. And it’s especially gratifying to be recognized alongside so many wonderful women directors this year. I am so grateful to be a part of the amazing and talented team who create Homeland, it’s a genuine gift to collaborate with them. “
– Lesli Linka Glatter (“Homeland”), Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series


– Viola Davis (“How To Get Away With Murder”), Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series