There is almost no one happier than a major award show nominee. Most of the stress is over, especially for those who know the nomination is the win. Needless to say, even in this crazy time in our world, the Television Academy brought a ton of joy to the nominees for the 2020 Emmys this morning.
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“I am thrilled to receive an Emmy nomination. Margaret was a gift of a part and was a dream job. This is the icing on the most full fat delicious cake I’ve ever eaten. Also given these past few months I have become ever more grateful to my television. It has been my window to the world. And I’m so thankful to the parts that television are now offering to women. We all know middle-age is when we get interesting and it’s so great that stories are being made where we are invited to lead rather than retire to being the mother or grandmother in the background ….women of all ages and colour have never had it better Thank you Telly!”
– Helena Bonham Carter, “The Crown,” Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
“Well, this is a really sweet surprise in the middle of a really weird time in the world – thank you to the Television Academy! I’m very moved to be listed alongside such talented actors, and am eternally grateful that Ryan Murphy gave me the chance to be a part of ‘Hollywood’ and to work with such an immensely gifted group of people – the whole experience was about as good as it gets and I know how fortunate I was to have taken this journey.”
– Jim Parsons, “Hollywood,” Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV movie
“Thank you!!! I am very honored to be in the company of such gifted women, who have helped us all get through this screen centered moment in time!”
– Meryl Streep, “Big Little Lies,” Supporting Actress in A Drama Series
“I am completely blown away as I wasn’t aware nominations were being announced today. This double nomination for “Better Call Saul” and “The Mandalorian” comes as the most delightful, overwhelming surprise. I am honored to be recognized by the Television Academy, and want to give thanks to my Better Call Saul and The Mandalorian families whose tireless work I am continually in awe of. I am in gratitude for this incredible honoring.”
– Giancarlo Esposito, “The Mandalorian,” Guest Actor in a Drama Series, “Better Call Saul,” Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
“To the Television Academy- how dare you. I really can’t stress enough how much of a threat this nomination is to my current quarantine brand of pasta and sad. In the Time Before, being born with a healthy protective emotional wall missing meant I got to channel that into pretend time in exchange for health insurance and claps. Until today, apparently here in the apocalypse, these skills were about as meaningful as a worm’s hymn in a canyon. I’d like to thank the cast and crew, and the Academy, and seasonal depression, and honestly Nathan Lane, and before this nomination phoenixes me out of mediocrity and I explode into ribbons just real quick the cops who killed Breonna Taylor still have not been arrested.”
– Betty Gilpin, “GLOW,” Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
“Thank you so much to the Television Academy for the overwhelming recognition of WATCHMEN. It has been such a gift to partner with this incredible cast and crew, especially the extraordinary Damon Lindelof, to bring to screen this wild and wildly important story. And thank you to HBO for their unwavering support and belief in this show. I’m so proud that WATCHMEN has lived up to the words that Frank Scherma expressed today – our duty as filmmakers is to use this medium to make change. This show has truly been one of the greatest experiences of my life, allowing us all to soar creatively and grow in ways no words can describe. Regina, Jeremy, Lou, Jean, Yahya, Jovan, and the rest of our amazing cast – BRAVO – your performances are extraordinary. I’m simply gobsmacked by the roar of these accolades. Thank you!”
– Nicole Kassell, Director and Executive Producer of “Watchmen,” Limited Series
“I’m so elated for the entire MASKED SINGER family! We’re so proud to make a show that brings joy to so many people, and this morning’s nomination is just icing on our bright, colorful, furry & feathery singing cake! Thank you to the TV Academy and to our fans, this is such an incredible boost as we put the final touches on this season’s new costumes! Thank you, thank you – as we say on The Masked Singer, protect your identity and your health so please keep your mask on!”
– Craig Plestis, Executive Producer, “The Masked Singer,” Outstanding Competition Program
“What a great feeling! Drunk History always sets out to top the prior season, this was the hardest we’ve ever worked. So thankful to the incredible crew who the show would be lost without, they earned this nomination. Cheer!”
– Derek Waters, Co-Creator/EP/Director/Host, “Drunk History,” Variety Sketch Series
“There’s not a lot of good news these days, so I was honored to receive the nomination from my fellow academy members. An opportunity to acknowledge the wonderful writing of Chuck Lorre and Al Higgins; a spectacular cast led by Alan Arkin, who makes me look good, and the strong support of Netflix. Thank you all!”
– Michael Douglas, “The Kominsky Method,” Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
“I’m humbled by the nominations for both me and the film and excited to be named with such a talented group of actors. My immense appreciation goes out to all those who believed in ‘Bad Education’ – especially the hardworking team at HBO.”
– Hugh Jackman, “Bad Education,” Lead Actor in a Limited Series or TV movie
“This is really wonderful news, and I want to thank everyone on the team that works so hard to produce The Crown. Humbling news too, of course, in the context of the extraordinary times in which we are living.”
– Peter Morgan, Creator and Writer of “The Crown,” Outstanding Drama Series, Writing for a Drama Series
“I am grateful to be nominated for my work in ‘Mrs. America,’ and for the life of someone as remarkable as Shirley Chisholm to have been seen. This spot of sunshine, during a time of unequal measure, means so much today, and to share the nomination with my fellow castmates is just icing on an already well-frosted cake. Thank you, Academy!”
– Uzo Aduba, “Mrs. America,” Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie
“It’s an honor to share the legend of Clarence Avant, a man who has never stopped fighting for social justice in entertainment, athletics and politics. His impact on culture connects us all. Thank you to the TV Academy and thank you to the incredible Nicole Avant, Reginald Hudlin and Netflix for sharing the story of The Black Godfather.”
– Pharrell Williams, performer/co-writer, “Letter To My Godfather” from “The Black Godfather”
“It’s hard to put into words how much this means to me. Being recognized at this level in the company of so many Giants is an indescribable honor. It is something I have hoped for, impossibly, my whole life. The bar is so high on television right now – there is so much genuine and brilliant work, so much fellow talent that I am in awe of – that I feel humbled and proud to be able to contribute a single sound to this great symphony of my peers. Congratulations to the whole Succession family. But mainly, #teamkendall.”
– Jeremy Strong, “Succession,” Lead Actor in a Drama Series
“It’s blessing and a gift to be part of this moment where my art and my activism meet. ‘Pose’ represents hope and is a reminder of how powerful ‘we-the-people’ are!”
Billy Porter, “Pose,” Lead Actor in a Drama Series
“What an amazing day, I am so excited for my whole Succession family! Playing Greg is so damn fun, and I’m deeply thankful and honored to be recognized for it. I’m going to drink a rosé that is “not my favorite” to celebrate!”
– Nicholas Braun, “Succession,” Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
“I am thrilled and beyond blown away to receive this recognition alongside a group of fierce, kick-ass directors. Thank you to the Academy, Apple TV+, and my Morning Show Family who are every part of this honor. I may be getting older but… this never gets old!”
– Mimi Leder, “The Morning Show,” Directing For A Drama Series
“What an awesome way to start the day! I am incredibly honored and elated by these nominations and am thankful to the Academy for recognizing “What We Do in the Shadows.” A massive thank you to the always freaky, always deranged family that is the cast and crew — there are no greater partners than them. Grateful to Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi for creating such an extraordinary world and to FX for always believing in our show.”
– Stefani Robinson, “What We Do In Shadows,” Outstanding Comedy Series, Writing for a Comedy Series
“We all feel so lucky to get to do ‘Ozark.’ It’s been a labor of love for all of us, across every part of production. So, to realize that some of that feeling shows through and to have it recognized by the members of the TV Academy in so many different categories makes us all extra appreciative.”
– Chris Mundy, Showrunner, Executive Producer and Writer of “Ozark,” Outstanding Drama Series, Writing For a Drama Series
“I had such a great time playing this extraordinary part in Black Mirror. Thank you so much to the Television Academy for honoring me in this way, and to Damson, Topher, Charlie, Annabel, James and the gang for being such brilliant collaborators.”
– Andrew Scott, “Black Mirror,” Guest Actor in a Drama Series
“I am so excited – this feels completely surreal. I’m so happy for ‘Little Fires Everywhere’ to be recognized and to be in company with these other incredible, ground-breaking limited series. It was such an honor to adapt Celeste’s beautiful book – and the show’s nominations are a tribute to the hard work of every single person who poured their heart and soul into it. To make a show about race and class and motherhood at this particular time was a deep honor and the best, most illuminating experience of my professional life. It’s also been such a time of grief. We have been in mourning as a show – for the loss of our beloved director, Lynn Shelton, who is missed every day, and also for the deep grief that our country is experiencing, in the wake of the wave of senseless murders of Black men and women. We are in a reckoning as a country and this show challenged us in making it and, I hope, the audience in watching it, to look at the parts of ourselves that we’re afraid to look at. The message is: we can’t not look. Thank you for seeing us – it truly means so much. I know how thrilled Lynn would be to have received this honor and as we celebrate as a show, we’re holding her and her family close in our hearts.”
– Liz Tigelaar, creator/showrunner, “Little Fires Everywhere,” Outstanding Limited Series
“THIS IS THE BEST NEWS I’VE HAD SINCE GETTING LOCKED UP IN THE HOUSE FIVE MONTHS AGO.”
– Alan Arkin, “The Kominsky Method,” Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
“This morning has been the most incredible surprise. We are overwhelmed and filled with gratitude for this recognition. Unfathomably proud of our little show.”
– Dan & Eugene Levy, co-creators/stars of “Schitt’s Creek,” Outstanding Comedy Series, Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, Writing for a Comedy Series
“To be recognized in this way this morning is such an honor – but to be able to share it with my partner Pilar Savone and our Simpson Street family makes it even more meaningful. The experiences we’ve been able to have this year were beyond our wildest dreams: working with the legendary Norman Lear and Jimmy Kimmel to bring iconic shows from the 70s to new audiences with ‘Live In Front of a Studio Audience,’ to adapting ‘American Son,’ a Broadway play about Black lives and police violence to Netflix, to bringing Celeste Ng’s beautiful novel Little Fires Everywhere to life with my incredible friends Reese Witherspoon, Lauren Neustadter and Liz Tigelar. But the tears came this morning when I heard about Lynn Shelton’s nomination for ‘Little Fires Everywhere.’ I’m so incredibly grateful that the Television Academy has chosen to honor Lynn with this very deserved nomination. I know she’s celebrating in the beyond.”
– Kerry Washington, “American Son,” “Little Fires Everywhere,” Outstanding TV Movie, Outstanding Limited Series, Lead Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie
“I’m grateful for the continued love for all corners of our Maisel family. I wish so much that we could be together to celebrate today but this (and some zoom cocktails) will certainly hold us over until we can get the band back together. The company we get to keep across these categories is insane. Thank you to the TV Academy!”
– Rachel Brosnahan, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” Lead Actress in A Comedy Series
“Thank you to the Academy for recognizing ‘Dead to Me’ – it’s a lifelong dream come true. I’m incredibly proud to share this moment with our amazing cast, crew and partners at CBS Studios & Netflix. I created ‘Dead to Me’ as a way to work through my own grief and loss, hoping that Jen and Judy’s story might help people through theirs. For our traumedy to be honored in this way is a twist I did not see coming. It’s truly life-affirming and I’m deeply grateful.”
– Liz Feldman, Creator and Writer of “Dead To Me,” Outstanding Comedy Series
“Given that it’s been announced on a Tuesday, I hereby regretfully decline my nomination for ‘Black Monday.’ I am a dayist. Been one for many years. My principles are my bedrock and sacrosanct.”
– Don Cheadle, “Black Monday,” Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
“I am humbled and grateful to work with the best queens, cast, and crew in television. In the face of a global pandemic, they persevered to complete this exceptional season with style, innovation and grace. Hearing how our show continues to bring joy and light to so many during this dark time has been the greatest gift of all. Together with World of Wonder and VH1, I dedicate these nominations to anyone who has been told you’re too queer, too black, or too different to achieve your dreams.”
– RuPaul Charles, “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” Outstanding Competition Series, Host for a Reality or Competition Program
“We couldn’t be more excited and humbled by the Television Academy‘s 4 nominations this morning. We are deeply grateful to Sony Pictures Television and ABC for their ongoing support of this series — and let us not forget this special aired the night of Trump’s impeachment. With 98 days left until the election and the day after one of us turned 98, it all seems so poetic. Of course, none of this would have been possible without the amazing Jimmy Kimmel. So thanks to him, our incredible cast and crew, and everyone involved in making this show.”
– Norman Lear and Brent Miller, “Live In Front of a Studio Audience,” Outstanding Variety Special (Live)
“I am so utterly honoured to have been included in the nominations list today alongside such immense actors I have admired from afar. Normal People was created by a huge cast and crew who deserve so much recognition for their incredible work. Most importantly I want to thank my amazing friend and brilliant co-star Daisy Edgar-Jones as the show would not have got the extraordinary response without her electric performance.”
– Paul Mescal, “Normal People,” Lead Actor in a Limited Series or TV movie
“I am thrilled and humbled to be nominated this morning with all of these incredible women whom I admire so much. Especially my dear friend and partner in crime Christina Applegate. You’re my person. I feel so fortunate to collaborate everyday with all of the incredible women who run this show. Liz Feldman, thank you for your genius and for giving life to ‘Jen and Judy.’ What a wild ride. This show is truly a team effort and I am so grateful to everyone involved. Especially our hardworking cast and crew. This is a celebration of everyone’s work today. Love and congrats to all.”
– Linda Cardellini, “Dead To Me,” Lead Actress in A Drama Series
“This one strikes differently. It’s been a rough year for all of us. This honor is about more than acknowledgment. It’s about motivation to be my most authentic self so I can create authentic work. This news has lifted me in ways I did not anticipate! Much love and gratitude to the Academy and my Kimmy family.”
– Tituss Burgess, “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend,” Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie
“I’m so honored that the Television Academy recognized ‘Forky Asks a Question’ with an Emmy Award nomination today. I so appreciate the support from Pixar and Disney+ ! Like Forky, I have a question – how was I so lucky to work with such a great team and cast? My next question is – what the heck IS love?
– Bob Peterson, writer/director, “Forky Asks a Question: What is Love?” Short Form Animated Program
“It is an honor to be recognized by the Television Academy for my work on The Mandalorian. Deepest thanks to Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni, true visionaries who so brilliantly brought the Force to the uncharted territory of this new medium while encapsulating the magic and nostalgia of the original trilogy. I would also like to thank the talented Los Angeles recording musicians who brought such heart and soul to our collaboration.”
– Ludwig Göransson, “The Mandalorian,” Music Composition for a Series
“Wow, what a start to the day! Thank you so much to the Academy for this incredible honor, and for continuing to show such amazing support for ‘Stranger Things.’ It took an army of passionate, talented artists to bring season 3 to life, and we’re particularly thrilled to see so many of our behind-the-scenes artists — sound, VFX, editors, music, and stunts — recognized for their amazing work. From all of us on team Stranger — thank you!!”
– The Duffer Brothers, Creators, Showrunners and Directors of “Stranger Things,” Outstanding Drama Series
“It is a tremendous honor to have our show and third season recognized by The Television Academy alongside such great series and storytellers. Working alongside the brilliant Duffer Brothers continues to be one of the great honors and joys of my career, and our cast and crew is deeply grateful for this acknowledgment.”
– Shawn Levy, Executive Producer and Director of “Stranger Things,” Outstanding Drama Series
“I was in the middle of a weekly zoom cooking class with people from all over the globe, including my father who doesn’t actually cook anything, he just gets a kick out of watching his daughter and granddaughter make a mess in the kitchen. We were making a cheesecake, which requires the exact weight of a toddler in cream cheese, in case you were wondering. Right as we were crushing cookies to make the crust, my father let out a yelp. Thought maybe he’d accidentally sat upon his sack, but no, it was a Google Alert! Glowing, he proudly announced that I’d been nominated for an Emmy. While I am delighted and thrilled to be nominated (and in such good company), I must admit that the greatest part about it is seeing my 85-year-old father, weary from COVID-captivity, smiling and happy and hopeful. Thank you to everyone who nominated me, it’s the only gift I could give my parents that they won’t return.”
– Alex Bornstein, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
“All of us involved in making ‘Unorthodox’ are thrilled and honored by this nomination. Thanks to our brilliant cast and crew, our passionate fans around the world, and to Netflix for supporting us on this journey.”
– Anna Winger, Executive Producer, “Unorthodox,” Outstanding Limited Series
“I’ve been acting for thirty years now. I love telling all kinds of stories about all kinds of people. It still excites me to get up at three, four or five am to go hunt out obscure parking lots where we set up a whole new world each day. But working on something like Unbelievable makes it all the sweeter. I am so proud to be part of a ridiculously talented team telling a story that really matters. It has been a thrill for all of us knowing that this story has resonated far and wide with both women and men all around the globe. And so, I’m truly over the moon to be nominated. We must celebrate all that we can in this unstable time of real struggle.”
– Toni Collette, “Unbelievable,” Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV movie
“I’m so grateful to the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, to everyone on ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ team here and in Toronto, and especially to the heart and soul of the operation, Lizzie Moss. I can’t wait for the day when we can all get back to the joyous, difficult work of telling stories together. In the meantime, in the name of all that is holy, please make sure you are registered to vote on November 3rd. Check your status today at vote.org. Stay safe.”
– Bradley Whitford, “The Handmaid’s Tale,” Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
“Thank you to the Television Academy, my entire Hollywood family, and to Ryan Murphy for giving me my television debut. My heart is full. I’m proud to see so many Black artists nominated this year. It gives me hope that systemic change in our entertainment industry is not only possible, it’s imminent. As an artist, it takes a lot of faith to trust that there is space for the stories I want to tell and that the dreams in my heart are tangible. Today was a reminder that seeing is believing and everything is possible.”
– Jeremy Pope, “Hollywood,” Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV movie
“This is my first individual Emmy nomination and I am humbled and grateful to the Television Academy for this incredible honor and for recognizing the importance of this story. Today, more than ever, we all have a responsibility to enlighten, educate and entertain an audience and it was a privilege for me personally to portray Madam CJ Walker, someone who resonated so deeply with me on every level. Thank you to Netflix, Springhill, Warner Bros. Television and Wonder Street Entertainment for being such great partners on this passion project.”
– Octavia Spencer, “Self Made: Inspired By The Life Of Madam C.J. Walker,” Lead Actress in a Limited Series or TV movie
“Thank you to the Television Academy. It is a huge honor to be nominated amongst such great documentaries. And many thanks to our amazing team!”
– Eric Goode and Rebecca Chaiklin, directors of “Tiger King,” Directing For A Documentary/Nonfiction Program and Outstanding Documentary Or Nonfiction Series
“I am incredibly proud and grateful to collaborate on this show with all the talent and support you could imagine and to be nominated by the academy alongside so many actors that I esteem is a real privilege.”
– Billy Crudup, “The Morning Show,” Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
