In the world of television, the Emmy Awards serve as a prestigious recognition for outstanding achievements in various aspects of the industry. This year's nominations brought excitement and surprise to numerous actors and creators. Let's delve into some reactions from those who received nods.
Quinta Brunson, star and creator of Abbott Elementary, expressed her pride as her show earned nine nominations including for outstanding comedy series and Brunson's own nominations for lead actress in a comedy series and outstanding writing for a comedy series. Abbott Elementary has previously received 24 total nods and four Emmy wins.
Sheryl Lee Ralph, who plays Barbara Howard on Abbott Elementary, was taken aback by the news of her third Emmy nomination during the nomination ceremony.
FX's Shogun was a standout with 25 nominations including for series, acting nods for leads Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai, and supporting nods for Tadanobu Asano and Takehiro Hira. Creators Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks shared their emotions over the recognition.
Netflix led with 107 nominations while Apple TV+ followed closely behind with 83. HBO received a total of 69 nominations, marking a significant decrease from previous years.
Selena Gomez received her first Emmy nomination for her role in Hulu's Only Murders in the Building. Lily Gladstone and Kali Reis made history as the first female Indigenous actors to be nominated for Emmys.
The 76th Emmy Awards will take place on September 15, 2024, at the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live.