On a pivotal day for Hollywood’s work stoppage, some actors, writers, and creatives had something to celebrate. A quick respite of joy from the picket lines (or potential picket lines) in the form of 2024 Emmy Award nominations. Here are the latest reactions from this year’s Emmy class.
“Ahhhhhhhh fxxx yeah! This is amazing! To be nominated once is insanity, twice is nuts but for this to be a hat trick feels silly and proof that we live in a simulation. It makes me feel incredibly lucky, especially when it’s in the company of genuine acting legends. What an incredible list to be on and, at long last, it is wonderful to see my fit friend and extraordinary talent Phil Dunster be added to that list. Thanks as always to Jason, Bill, Brendan and Joe Kelly for inviting me onboard. I’m nothing without them and my fellow Greyhounds. What a ride this whole Lasso train has been, filled with magic. Thank you to the Television Academy for making life a dream. I’m moved as fxxx.”
- Brett Goldstein, “Ted Lasso,” Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
“To be nominated for an Emmy is absolutely mind-blowing, but to be nominated alongside some of my favorite people in the world – Hannah, Phil, Brett and Jason – words truly can’t describe this magical moment. It’s been an absolute joy bringing Keeley Jones to life. Thank you to the Ted Lasso cast, writers and crew for making this adventure unforgettable in every way. I’m so deeply honored and grateful. AFC Richmond forever!”
- Juno Temple, “Ted Lasso,” Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
“Well, this is bananas. I’m so grateful to have been a part of this show and to have worked with so many incredible people. It’s frankly surreal to be recognized alongside such brilliant cast mates and other extraordinary performers, but I am over the moon!”
- Will Sharpe, “The White Lotus,” Supporting Actor In A Drama Series
“I am completely overwhelmed with gratitude at this morning’s nomination. Being a part of The White Lotus and getting to work with Mike White, David Bernard, HBO and the entire cast and crew was the opportunity of a lifetime, and this year has been a dream come true. Thank you to the Television Academy for this unbelievable honor. Congratulations to all my fellow nominees whose work I have been constantly inspired by from afar. From my heart: Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!”
- Simona Tabasco, “The White Lotus,” Supporting Actress In A Drama Series
“Thank you to the Television Academy! I am honored to be nominated alongside these talented actors. This recognition is incredibly profound and deeply affirming. A special thank you to my much loved partner in crime Rian Johnson for your brilliant vision of Poker Face, creating our Charlie Cale together and bringing her to life. I am so proud to produce and be a part of this series and thrilled to be on this ride with so many of the greats. We have an incredible crew and lineup of guest stars (including the Emmy-nominated and luminescent Judith Light!) that makes the impossible somehow a reality each week. Special shout-out to our beloved production designer Judy Rhee and her team on their nomination and to Tom Place and Becca GT for keeping us safe through all of our stunts! Thank you to Peacock for your support of our show. None of this could have happened without our writers, who we stand in solidarity with. Our creator: Rian Johnson. Showrunners: Lilla and Nora Zuckerman and the rest of our awesome writing team: Christine Boylan, Joe Lawson, Chris Downey, Wyatt Cain, Charlie Peppers and Alice Ju.”
- Natasha Lyonne, “Poker Face,” Lead Actress In A Comedy Series
“Being a part of The Last of US has been a dream come true and working alongside Bella Ramsey has made it that much more special. The reception the show has received is something I could have never imagined. This wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible world built by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, our tirelessly hard-working, dedicated crew, and the beautiful province of Alberta. I share this honor with them, and with the wonderful writers. Thank you to the Television Academy for not only one but three great honors. I have admired all these actors in this category for such a long time, so to be included alongside them is a true pinch me moment. Being a host on Saturday Night Live was a childhood dream I didn’t think would ever come true. My week on SNL was one of the best of my life, but none of it would have been possible without the incredible work of the writers, cast, and crew, that make the show possible every week. All I can say is…AH MAH GAH!”
- Pedro Pascal, “The Last of Us,” “Saturday Night Live,” “Patagonia: Life On The Edge Of The World • Mountains,” Lead Actor In A Drama Series, Guest Actor In A Comedy Series, Outstanding Narrator
“Four incredible years! I’m thrilled but most of all I’m thrilled I got to have been part of the “Barry” family.”
- Henry Winkler, “Barry,” Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
“I feel extremely blessed and truly honored to be nominated among these incredible actors. The experience of taping my episode of THE LAST OF US was nothing short of a dream. Thank you to Craig Mazin for believing in my talent and seeing me as Riley. Sending all my congratulations to Bella, Pedro, the full cast and crew, and everyone nominated today.”
- Storm Reid, “The Last of Us,” Guest Actress In A Drama Series
“I am beyond grateful to all my peers in the Television Academy for this very special honor. This would not have happened without the brilliant S. Epatha Merkerson, my “partner in crime,” Lucky McKee, our director, Rian Johnson, Natasha Lyonne and of course the team at Peacock. And last, but never least, infinite gratitude to our writers, Charlie Peppers and Wyatt Cain. It was the power of their script that made this truly possible! As we all know, it starts with the writing”
- Judith Light, “Poker Face,” Guest Actress In A Comedy Series
“Thank you to the Television Academy for sending us off in such style. I’ve said this many times, but I waited for a show like Succession to come along for my entire career, so to receive my first Emmy nomination for this particular project makes this all the more gratifying. To be in the orbit of Jesse Armstrong, Mark Mylod and the best writers, directors, designers and crew on the planet has been an extraordinary experience. I share this with everyone behind the camera, and of course with my onscreen family, some of the most incredible actors I’ve ever worked with. I send a special thank you to Justine Lupe, my awesome scene partner and dear friend who I got to spend so much time with on this crazy ride. Looking forward to getting together with everyone, and in the meantime, I stand in solidarity with my fellow actors, our writer colleagues and all during this critical moment for our industry.”
- Alan Ruck, “Succession,” Supporting Actor In A Drama Series
“I’ve been so blown away by the glut of incredible female performances this year, that even if twenty people were nominated, it would feel like twenty more equally deserving women were snubbed. So thank you so much for this very lovely and truly unexpected shock. And mainly thank you to Taffy, for creating something so gorgeous. I’m just grateful I got to do this thing with everybody who was involved. Making Fleishman was an absolute joy. That was the cake, this is the icing.”
- Lizzy Caplan, “Fleishman Is In Trouble,” Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series
“Tim Burton and I have had quite an odd musical journey together over the decades. This trip into the world of WEDNESDAY has been particularly enjoyable. Glad to be sharing this one with my friend Chris Bacon”
- Danny Elfman, “Wednesday,” Outstanding Music Composition For A Series (Original Dramatic Score) & Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music
“In these dark political times, the Television Academy’s gracious recognition of RuPaul’s Drag Race is a bright light. Thank you for the love.”
- RuPaul Charles, “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” Reality Competition Series, Outstanding Host
“It is such a crazy thrill to have “Only Murders” recognized in this way for our second season. I can’t thank the Academy members enough for keeping us in their minds and for all the appreciation. In these very challenging times, it’s particularly sweet to be able to celebrate the work of ALL who are so invaluable to this incredible Building of ours today.”
- John Hoffman, “Only Murders In The Building,” Outstanding Comedy Series
“Thank you to the Television Academy for this double nomination! What?! I’m absolutely over the moon!! It was total joy to be part of The Last of Us and Welcome to Chippendales, and I’m thrilled that so many of my colleagues on both of these shows have also been recognized for their brilliant work. Thank you! Thank you!”
- Murray Bartlett, “Welcome to Chippendales” and “The Last Of Us,” Supporting Actor In A Limited Series, Guest Actor In A Drama Series
“The story of Wrexham has resonated with millions of people because you don’t have to be Welsh or a football fan to be moved by this town. We are so grateful for today’s 6 Emmy nominations and are continuously honored the people of Wrexham allow us to tell their tale. Diolch! Cymru am byth!”
- Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, “Welcome to Wrexham,” Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program
“I’m over the moon here in Sicily!!! I am elated and honored to be nominated for both shows since “Taste The Nation” is my passion project and it’s my last hoorah on “Top Chef”. Thank you so much to everyone who voted and supported us, both my crews!! It feels great to end my tenure on “Top Chef” with a nomination for the show. And even sweeter to get a nom as a host!! Maybe this could be the year?! And to make things even incredibly more special is the nomination for “Taste the Nation”, a show built from an idea in my head to fruition with so much help and love from my whole team. Woo hoo!!!!! I’m going to be celebrating tonight in Italy!!!!”
- Padma Lakshmi, “Top Chef” and “Taste The Nation,” Host For A Reality Or Competition Program and Hosted Nonfiction Series Or Special
“I am beyond honored that The Academy recognized the incredible work that went into Jury Duty. Making this show has been one of the most creatively fulfilling experiences of my career and I attribute that fully to the collaborative nature of the project. In fact, that’s a huge part of why I love working in television. Like every nominee in this category, Jury Duty‘s value – both its emotional value to its viewers and its monetary value to the studio – is the direct result of its workers. For a show like Jury Duty to work, every single member of our cast and crew had to bring not only their artistry and talent to set daily, but their sense of trust in each other. I hope that the day comes soon when the companies who profit off of our work will realize just how valuable we are.”
- Cody Heller, “Jury Duty,” Comedy Series
“Thank you to the Television Academy for this honor. I feel incredibly grateful to be recognized alongside my fellow nominees and awe-inspiring cast-mates Niecy Nash-Betts and Richard Jenkins. Congratulations to our brilliant directors Paris Barclay and Carl Franklin on their nominations, as well as to our entire cast and crew who worked tirelessly on Monster. I feel beyond grateful to Ryan Murphy for his unbending support, to all our courageous and irreplaceable writers, and to all our pre and post-production teams. Thank you!!!”
- Evan Peters, Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story – Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
“I am beyond thrilled. This show that Debora Cahn has created has been such a joy and creative fun to make. I am proud and honored.”
- Keri Russell, “The Diplomat,” Lead Actress In A Drama Series
“It’s been two months since I’ve cracked open this laptop so forgive me if I drift into cliché, but 8 nominations? I’m thrilled. Obviously, some big thanks are in order – first of all to the voters and audience who picked up on our show and have made the past 10 months the most affirming I can remember. Thanks to our entire ANDOR community – and it’s a big one – for bringing this thing alive, keeping it rolling through COVID, and challenging each other to reach every day for something special. Congrats to all our nominees. I’d be remiss to not include a final shout-out to the WGA and SAG for standing firm and making such huge sacrifices to preserve our incredible industry.”
- Tony Gilroy, “Andor,” Drama Series
“It’s thrilling to see Andor receive so many nominations from the Television Academy. I’m grateful and honored to be part of the team that Tony Gilroy assembled. He had such a strong vision for the series and hundreds of talented people worked tirelessly to bring the scripts to life. All of us are indebted to the fans who have been so supportive of us trying to do something different within such a beloved franchise. I’d also like to acknowledge that while it’s wonderful to celebrate the value of writers, 11,000 of us are currently on strike to protect the value of every writer on every show, and winning that struggle is the most important prize of all.”
- Beau Willimon, “Andor,” Writing For A Drama Series
“This is a real honor and something I never expected would happen. I wish my father was alive to experience this moment with me. Much love to Sonny (aka Lee Sung Jin) and the entire Beef family who gave their everything to make such a special show.”
- Ali Wong, “Beef,” Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series
“I’m just feeling very grateful today and honored to be in such great company. As always I’m so thankful to John Hoffman and all the writers and producers, cast and crew of Only Murders in the Building, especially Steve, Selena and most importantly for me, Marty and James Caverley, two of the best scene partners you could ask for. Congrats to one and all.”
- Nathan Lane, “Only Murders In The Building,” Guest Actor In A Comedy Series
“What an honor to be nominated alongside exceptionally talented actors. Thank you so so much to everyone who voted, and to the Beef team that gave me an opportunity to work on something so special. Thank you to my PR team for all their support thus far, and also Sonny…thanks for simply changing my life with Beef!”
- Young Mazino, “Beef,” Supporting Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series
“Playing this role has been the greatest privilege of my acting life. It is an absolute honor to be nominated for this season of “The Crown” and I am so humbled to be recognized amongst this group of incredible women and their staggeringly excellent work. Thank you to the Television Academy for this meaningful acknowledgment – I am so grateful.”
- Elizabeth Debicki, “The Crown,” Supporting Actress In A Drama Series
“This is the sweetest cherry on top of this marvelous 5 season sundae. Thank you to the Academy for the love for our final season. Thank you to the village that made it possible. We’re so grateful to be invited back to the party for one last hoorah.”
- Rachel Brosnahan, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” Lead Actress In A Comedy Series
“I am honored to be recognized by The Academy, but even more pleased to see how many of our brilliant cast and crew were nominated for their work on The Last of Us. That said, my priority right now is to see the day when all entertainment industry artists and craftspeople are treated fairly by the companies who convert our work into their profits. Working within the union rules, I intend to focus any promotional efforts on supporting the nominated crew of The Last of Us. Our industry’s crewpeople are just as impacted by this necessary labor action; showing them our enthusiasm and love is more important now than ever.”
- Craig Mazin, “The Last of Us,” Outstanding Writing For A Drama Series and Outstanding Drama Series
“I am so honored to be recognized along with the other talented nominees by the Television Academy. Living out my dreams of making a living in the arts and sharing the gift of laughter is made that much sweeter working alongside my Abbott cast mates and the fantastic writers and crew on the show. Solidarity with the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, both of which I am a proud member.”
- Janelle James, “Abbott Elementary,” Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series
“I am so honoured and excited! Thank you Television Academy for these nominations for two shows I’m immensely proud to be part of. I’m so thrilled about the nominations for Best Drama for Yellowjackets, and for our amazing casting directors. Everyone knows I am a superfan of our cast and I am looking at my nomination as being representative of the ensemble, as every member of the cast makes the show as special as it is, especially my sweet Sophie Nélisse whose performance this season was otherworldly. I am incredibly happy to see all the nominations for The Last Of Us! I’m eternally grateful to the brilliant Craig Mazin for asking me to be part of the show. I’m elated that so many incredible artists and craftspeople were recognized from multiple departments, not to mention the amazing cast. I’m overjoyed for Bella and Pedro and Anna and Storm and Murray and Nick and the wonderful Lamar, and I burst into tears when I saw that Keivonn was nominated. Also GO JULIETTE I LOVE YOU. And of course I stand in solidarity with the WGA – both of these amazing shows started with the script and we would be nothing without our writers – and as a proud member of SAG-AFTRA.”
- Melanie Lynskey, “The Last Of Us” and “Yellowjackets,” Guest Actress In A Drama Series, Lead Actress In A Drama Series
“I’m just delighted, and especially delighted to be in such wonderful company! We are of course nothing without our writers — thanks as always to Jesse and the gang… ‘buckle up, fuckleheads!’”
- Matthew Macfadyen, “Succession,” Supporting Actor In A Drama Series
“I’m so happy for the entire team and immensely proud of this show and everyone involved. I’m especially proud of my friend Keivonn Woodard (his first job and first nomination), my brain soul mate Craig Mazin, and my rock and the best sidekick ever… Pedro Pascal. It was the best year of my life shooting The Last of Us so to be given this recognition alongside other phenomenal performers makes my little heart feel very big, thank you.”
- Bella Ramsey, “The Last Of Us,” Lead Actress In A Drama Series
“This was a dream gig on every level. Forever grateful to Mike White, HBO and all my brilliant collaborators”
- Michael Imperioli, “The White Lotus,” Supporting Actor In A Drama Series
“Lee Sung Jin is a genius and I’m so proud that I got invited to join the party with the extraordinary cast and crew of Beef. I congratulate all who received Emmy recognition for their excellent work. The first person I shared the good news with was the office clerk at the Global Visa Center where I was having some paperwork done. She was very happy for me.”
- Maria Bello, “Beef,” Supporting Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series
“I want to thank the Television Academy for an incredible eight nominations for Andor. We set out to make a drama series that defied genre categorization in its telling of a compelling, relatable human story, told in an extraordinary, other-worldly but identifiable setting, and it is so gratifying to see it celebrated by the industry in the same way audiences around the world have embraced it. It especially brings joy to see Andor nominated for ‘Outstanding Drama Series’, as that is a testament to the collective work of hundreds and thousands of people in front of and behind the camera who have brought our show to life. Tony Gilroy’s vision for the series has been inspiring, and I feel so fortunate to share this moment with all of my collaborators. I look forward to celebrating with everyone, especially once industry leaders have made fair deals with the writers, actors and countless other artisans who share their passion and talents and deserve to be properly compensated for their contributions to what is undoubtedly a golden age for television and film.”
- Diego Luna, “Andor,” Drama Series
“I’m super honored to be nominated for an Emmy Award. Black Bird is the result of an indefatigable crew, 3 visionary directors, the support of the storytelling giant that is AppleTV+ and Dennis Lehane’s mastery in capturing life in all its forms. Taron, you’re a brilliant actor, a kind generous spirit, and I sincerely treasure our time on and offscreen. Thank you to the Television Academy, my teams at CAA, Artists First, The Lede Company, Dunham, Engelman, Petix, DDP, Sean M and most of all – my beautiful, patient, forgiving wife Amy. No more serial killer roles, babe. Jury Duty Season 2? The Bear Season 3? Fingers crossed. Long live Ray Liotta 🙏🏼”
- Paul Walter Hauser, “Blackbird,” Supporting Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series
“My mind is blown. Thank you with such humility to the academy for this nomination. Thank you to the incredible women who doula-Ed this show into being: Lauren Neustadter, Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Jayme Lemons, Stacey Silverman, all our execs at Hulu, ABC and Disney for believing in this show. Thank you to our directors Rachel, Stacie, and Desiree for helping to birth this baby. And to this cast of mine: Quentin, Tanzyn, Owen, Michaela, Merritt, and my other half, the magnificent Sarah Pidgeon. And to Liz Tigelaar and the writers’ room. Thank you for this Clare. And thanks to the glorious Cheryl Strayed for her generosity and empathy. “Trust your gut. Forgive yourself. Be grateful.” Amen. Thank you dear dear dear Cheryl. Forever changed.”
- Kathryn Hahn, “Tiny Beautiful Things,” Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series
“What an incredible honor to receive an Emmy nomination (my first!) for a show that was an absolute gift to create. It was a tremendous privilege to embody Tammy Wynette. Tammy once said, “I believe you have to live the songs.” It was a dream to live in her music and I am so very grateful to have been given the opportunity to pay tribute to her legacy. This has been a 10-year journey, bringing George & Tammy to screen, and to be recognized by @televisionacad is the icing on top of this most delicious cake!”
- Jessica Chastain, “George & Tammy,” Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series
“I’m thrilled and honored the role of Jimmy/Saul was the role of a lifetime and all I could do was try to make the most of it every single day. I’d have to say I feel this is an appreciation of the whole cast and crew as well because everyone around me made me better in this role. Thanks to AMC and the two masterminds Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould for writing a masterpiece for all of us. I’m thrilled that my friend Rhea Seehorn was also nominated. This is a wonderful thing to share as we close the book on these rich characters and this wonderful effort we did together.”
- Bob Odenkirk, “Better Call Saul,” Lead Actor In A Drama Series
“Holy Smokes!! I can’t believe it. So touched, flattered, and grateful. I love this show so much. Means the world 🌎 to me that I got to do it in the first place. I owe Jessica a great deal. She brought this to me, she fought for me to be in it, and she is the best scene partner I’ve ever had bar none. And thank you Showtime and the TV Academy!”
- Michael Shannon, “George & Tammy,” Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series
This is truly the most amazing surprise! I feel so lucky to have been a part of Daisy Jones & the Six and to work alongside my amazing cast mates and the entire crew. I am thankful to the Academy for receiving this wonderful nomination and to be recognized alongside the other hugely talented women on TV. And I am thrilled for my castmates who also got recognized! Thank you to Hello Sunshine, Amazon, and thank you to the Academy.”
- Riley Keogh, “Daisy Jones & The Six,” Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series
“As a fan of the show, working on Abbott Elementary was simple, pure joy…I had no idea that this type of recognition would even be a possibility doing something so fun! Thank you to Quinta for inviting me to play such a delicious role. This is just an absolute honor!”
- Taraji P. Henson, “Abbott Elementary,” Guest Actress In A Comedy Series
“I am powerfully grateful to be in this wagon of HBO artists celebrating inclusivity, DIY, fidelity and strawberries.”
- Nick Offerman, “The Last Of Us,” Guest Actor In A Drama Series
“It’s an honor for my Special to be recognized by the Academy. My final Dodger Stadium performance was bittersweet and an evening that I will never forget. My team at Rocket Entertainment, the talented Fulwell 73, and everyone at Disney+ went above and beyond to create a magical production, not only for me as I said goodbye to North America, but for my fans all over the world to enjoy for years to come.”
- Elton John, “Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium,” Outstanding Variety Special
The Primetime Emmy Awards are currently scheduled for Sept. 18th. The Creative Arts Emmy Awards will be handed out in separate ceremonies on Sept. 9th and 10th.