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Thank you @TelevisionAcad for this incredible honor!!! And for recognizing #ThisIsUs in such a spectacular way!!! Big Up to my whole extraordinary ensemble, especially my man @SullivanTweet & my momma @TheMandyMoore for their first nominations!!! (More to come) pic.twitter.com/HzzDdcup6i
— Sterling K Brown (@SterlingKBrown) July 16, 2019
—Sterling K. Brown, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series nominee for This Is Us
Uhhhhh. Shocked. Grateful. Holy crap!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!! Best part of the morning was my kid finding out and she screamed. Haha
— christina applegate (@1capplegate) July 16, 2019
—Christina Applegate, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Dead to Me
“It’s a privilege to be included in this category with such extraordinary actresses. I’m so grateful to HBO and the entire creative team behind Sharp Objects; I celebrate with all of them today.”
—Patricia Clarkson, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series for Sharp Objects
OMFG 😭
— dan levy (@danjlevy) July 16, 2019
MOIRA GOT HER EMMY NOM AND I’M VERY EMOTIONAL ABOUT ALL OF THIS. @TheEmmys
— dan levy (@danjlevy) July 16, 2019
—Dan Levy, Creator of Comedy Series nominee, Schitt’s Creek
Thank you @Netflix for believing in this story and letting me tell it the exact way I wanted. Appreciate the faith and the fearlessness. xo https://t.co/SaWeJTKAmb
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) July 16, 2019
—Ava DuVernay, Outstanding Directing of a Limited Series or TV Movie for When They See Us
“This nomination is a tribute to Kevin Richardson, Antron McCray, Raymond Santana, Korey Wise and Yusef Salaam. Let’s all say their names. Yusef’s mother, Sharonne Salaam, is nothing less than a warrior for her son and a survivor of an emotional violence few of us will ever understand. I am utterly grateful to her. Thank you to the visionary Ava DuVernay and Netflix for giving me the blessing to be a part of this act of restorative justice.”
—Aunjanue Ellis, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series nominee for When They See Us
“I am beyond thrilled to have received recognition from the TV Academy and my peers for this Emmy nomination! I’m ecstatic that our cast and crew of When They See Us has had an effect on the hearts and minds of viewers and received 16 nominations! My sincere hope is that the mini-series will continue to shine a light on the Exonerated Five and the injustice they’ve experienced.”
—Niecy Nash, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series nominee for When They See Us
“This nomination is not for me, but for the parents of the innocent children who have been put through the unimaginable — just because their vulnerable children were unjustly accused of a crime by racial profiling, and how almost impossible it was to clear themselves.”
—John Leguizamo, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series nominee for When They See Us
woke up to find out i’m nominated for an emmy. for my first ever project. at 17 years old. wow. i love y’all. thank you so much. pic.twitter.com/G0h0agcRwQ
— Asante Blackk (@AsanteBlackk) July 16, 2019
–Asante Blackk, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series nominee for When They See Us
“Astonished by the surprising Emmy pat on my back, humbled. My heart is bursting with pride for all my When They See Us brothers and sisters and their noms. I pray that Kevin, Antron, Raymond, Korey and Yusef continue to absorb healing from this sweeping acknowledgment. Thank you to the Television Academy.”
—Vera Farmiga, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series nominee for When They See Us
“I fell in love with this cast and crew immediately and felt an even deeper bond after seeing the final product. Being able to work alongside Ava, Michael K. Williams and the rest of this stunning cast was enough. Anything beyond that is not just the icing on the cake, it’s the party, the presents, the gift bag and the centerpiece at the main table. Thank you to the Television Academy for this centerpiece… my first Emmy nomination! I am beyond honored and humbled to have been a part of such an important story.”
—Marsha Stephanie Blake, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series nominee for When They See Us
“I am stunned and honored by this nomination from the Television Academy. The main thing I’m struck by is how appreciative I am of Ava DuVernay and this project. As a composer my contribution is dependent on the creative space a director affords me. For Ava to trust me with this story, and for her to embolden me with the support and room to do this my way is extraordinary. I am so thankful that the academy has recognized this work.”
—Kris Bowers, Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited Series nominee for When They See Us
“It’s a true honor to be nominated for the Emmys for my work on WHEN THEY SEE US. It’s thrilling for the additional accolades for my colleagues on the production including Tribeca Productions, Harpo Films, Array Filmworks, Netflix and Participant Media and for the recognition that the show has received.”
—Aisha Coley, Outstanding Casting for a Limited Series, TV Movie, or Special for When They See Us
“The Category Is: Speechless! I’m so grateful to have lived long enough to see this day. POSE speaks a truth that has to power to transform hearts and minds. I’m honored and humbled to be counted in the number. “
—Billy Porter, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Pose
“What a long road to this monumental moment. If I’d been told in 2004 when I first conceived of Pose, that this show – which unapologetically centers LGBTQ people of color – would make history and earn a nomination from the TV Academy, I wouldn’t have believed it. I am proud of our cast, crew, producers and humbled by this recognition from the TV Academy. My hope is our nominations will serve as a reminder to the industry that we have always been here. Our stories matter, and there are so many more to tell.”
Live. Work. Nominated! Congratulations to the entire #PoseFX family. ❤️💛💚💙💜 pic.twitter.com/QFm9QOT99q
— PoseFX (@PoseOnFX) July 16, 2019
—Steven Canals, Creator of Drama Series nominee, Pose
“Wow, I am 85 years old, so this comes in the nick of time.”
—Alan Arkin, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for The Kominsky Method
“My deepest gratitude to my fellow Academy members for a nomination amongst so many talented actors this year. For Chuck Lorre’s great writing and Alan Arkin and our excellent ensemble cast. I am blessed.”
—Michael Douglas, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for The Kominsky Method
Fleabags I just needed to dbl/triple/quadruple check that this was real – and it is!! 😭😂 THANK YOU to the @TelevisionAcad for this insanely brilliant & overwhelmingly joyous honour!!! So unbelievably thrilled for our entire (IRL) v happy Fleabag family #Emmys2019 👾👜💕😍🙏🏼✨ pic.twitter.com/XpEhyTmF3I
— Sian Clifford (@SiansUniverse) July 17, 2019
—Sian Clifford, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series nominee for Fleabag
“How did it happen? Like, how did it happen? Thank you so much! The reactions from people have been very positive. It takes so much of your focus to do all of it that you don’t think of whether people are going to like you as a performer or a writer. You have to push it out. During editing, we were thinking, ‘We birthed this baby…oh shit now people are going to watch it.’ The best reactions we got were the ones from people that shared in our experiences and that made us feel connected with other human beings that I didn’t expect.”
—Anna Konkle and Maya Erskine, Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series nominees for Pen15
“I am thrilled that I somehow ended up in this group of kick ass women, who all raise the bar over and over again. I am also especially happy for my Ozark family, Julia, and that Bateman guy.”
—Laura Linney, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series nominee for Ozark
“Ok, so, this is bonkers & makes no sense to me, but if it means I get to stand among this group of incredible actors, I’ll take it! I’m over the moon to be nominated for my first Emmy — not sure it’s fully sunk in yet. Massively grateful to Bill Hader and Alec Berg for writing such a fun, unique character (and missing all my major arteries in that first episode) the magical folks at HBO, and the TV Academy for this honor. The truth is Stephen Root, Henry Winkler, Bill Hader, and Sarah Goldberg ALL getting acting nominations is the real win. I love my BARRY (pronounced “Bah-ree”) family. I’m gonna go pass out now…or just start dancing. Probably both.”
—Anthony Carrigan, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series nominee for Barry
“Playing Brienne of Tarth has truly been an honor and I am beyond grateful for this nomination. This character has changed my life and redefined the way I look at the world, women and particularly myself. Thank you to George R.R. Martin, David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, Carolyn Strauss, HBO and our incredible cast and crew. Lastly, apologies to my taxi driver who endured my screams, sobs and pure joy when getting this incredible news!”
I CANT BELIEVE IT!!!!!!????!?!!?!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU UNIVERSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #EmmyAwards #CANITTRULYBEREAL?????????? 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯♥️ @ London, United Kingdom https://t.co/rZsgOdEjNc
— Gwendoline Christie (@lovegwendoline) July 16, 2019
—Gwendoline Christie, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series nominee for Game of Thrones
“Many thanks to the Academy. It’s been an amazing journey with ol’ Jon Snow. I’m thrilled he’s been nominated.”
—Kit Harrington, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series nominee for Game of Thrones
“Thank you to the Television Academy for recognizing Escape at Dannemora with these incredible nominations. We had so many dedicated artists giving their all on the series, both in front of and behind the camera—so to be celebrated this morning in this way is truly gratifying. Thank you to Showtime for being such incredible partners on this journey, and to the people of the North Country and Clinton Correctional, who helped invariably in bringing this story to life.”
—Ben Stiller, Outstanding Direction of a Limited Series nominee for Escape at Dannemora
“What was so poignant is that it’s not a socially important story, but it is three people who are very complicated and “unlikable.” They were all dissatisfied with their lives. We felt like there was something poignant about these people wanting to make a difference with their own lives. That’s the biggest takeaway. Ben wanted to make it as realistic as possible. From the beginning, he encouraged us to go deeper and deeper. When you do a fictional story, there is a thought that characters have to be either good guys or bad guys. When you are doing a story based on fact, you can’t do that. In the times we’re living in now, the good guys and the bad guys don’t exist in those extremes. The ambiguous morality of real people is something that the viewer can recognize.”
—Brett Johnson and Micheal Tolkin, Creators and Showrunners of Escape at Dannemora
“I am incredibly grateful to receive this nomination from the TV Academy, and even more so for the honors ESCAPE AT DANNEMORA earned. The cast, crew, writers, Ben Stiller and Showtime brought this unbelievable story to life and I am so proud to be a part of it. Thank you.”
—Benicio Del Toro, Outstanding Lead Actor nominee for Escape at Dannemora
Thank you for this wonderful surprise and for having the good fortune to be amongst this group of incredible actors! https://t.co/JdNrTJUHLL
— Patricia Arquette (@PattyArquette) July 16, 2019
—Patricia Arquette, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series nominee for Escape at Dannemora and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series for The Act
Gypsy is such a complex character with so many layers. The media made her out to be this coldblooded killer, but she’s a victim who went through so much trauma. Bringing life to that character was something I was so excited and nervous to do.
On the difficulty of playing Gypsy Blanchard:
It’s been the most difficult and most rewarding thing I’ve ever done in my life. It took so much of my energy and my blood sweat and tears. I made the greatest memories of my life playing her, and I made some of the greatest friends working on The Act.
On working with Patricia Arquette:
She’s one of the greatest people I know in my life. She was the first person I called this morning when my name was announced. Being able to be nominated in the same category with her…I feel so lucky. To be her friend and her colleague—I just can’t believe it.
—Joey King, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series nominee for The Act
I cannot believe this is happening. I’ve just been Nominated for an Emmy for my work in The Act. There’s so many people to thank for this moment and getting to talk to my mom and Patricia immediately after it was announced was so special. I’m in shock pic.twitter.com/7pDSu3lmD0
— Joey King (@JoeyKing) July 16, 2019
BILLY ON THE STREET just got its 4th Emmy nomination!!! This time for Best Short Form Variety Series. So proud!!! WHAT A WEEK!!!! pic.twitter.com/hItoCd8SYZ
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) July 16, 2019
—Billy Eichner, Outstanding Short Form Variety Series nominee for Billy On the Street
“I am still in shock and overwhelmed with gratitude to the Academy for being nominated in a category with such undeniably strong and talented women, all of whom I absolutely stand in awe of. After three seasons and 54 episodes, it’s a tremendous honor to have the hard work of our crew, cast and creators recognized amongst TV’s best and brightest. This Is Us is the job of a lifetime and I wake up grateful every day to be on this ride.”
—Mandy Moore, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series nominee for This Is Us
“It is a privilege to do work that I love. It is an honor to be acknowledged by peers in this way. Thank you, Television Academy.”
—Phylicia Rashad, Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series nominee for This Is Us
“I’m humbled to be recognized by the Academy again. It’s an honor to work with such an incredible cast and crew. This show means so much to so many people and I’m forever grateful to be given the opportunity to do this kind of work.”
—Ron Cephas Jones, Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series nominee for This Is Us
“I’m honored to be nominated for This Is Us. Thank you Dan Fogelman and the special group of writers for giving me a temporary home. Congratulations to the cast and crew on all of their nominations. It was truly a dream job and I’m so grateful for it.”
—Michael Angarano, Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series nominee for This Is Us
“What an honor! It has always been my dream to have my quote included in a roundup of Emmy nominee reactions in an entertainment industry press outlet such as this one!”
—Raphael Bob-Waksberg, Showrunner and Outstanding Animated Program nominee for BoJack Horseman
“I’m very touched and grateful to the Academy. Also to Stephen Frears for luring me back to TV. (And to showbiz, frankly.) Also to my wife for enduring the hair-do for four months.”
—Hugh Grant, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series for A Very English Scandal
“Wow! Thank you Television Academy for nominating RuPaul’s Drag Race 14 times. On behalf of our incredibly talented queens, cast and crew we share this recognition with all the sweet sensitive souls out there who lead with their hearts rather than follow their fears, who paint with all the colors in the rainbow, and who, in the face of hate and violence, courageously pursue the American dream.”
—RuPaul Charles, Host and Executive Producer of RuPaul’s Drag Race
“Thank you Television Academy for continuing to support diverse voices. We can never underestimate the power of telling our stories. In a week full of dark news and divisive rhetoric, the recognition of RuPaul’s Drag Race feels especially poignant. On behalf of VH1, myself and everyone at World of Wonder, these nominations make us want to work even harder to spread a message of love and tolerance.”
—Tom Campbell, Executive Producer of RuPaul’s Drag Race and Chief Creative Officer for World of Wonder
“Having spent 32 years basing my personality on fear and sarcasm, the unbridled Shirley-Temple-on-crack joy I feel today is a massive inconvenience for me. I’m so grateful to the Television Academy for this honor, and to Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch for making dreams I didn’t even know I had come true. I am a humbled, teary mess, and also thank you Mom.”
—Betty Gilpin, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series nominee for GLOW
“Working on GLOW has been the most open and collaborative experience of my career! Being able to bring new ideas to our producers and having their trust to take risks is the reason my designs can be so elevated. Designing the show has been so rewarding, getting nominated is the cherry on top.”
—Beth Morgan, Outstanding Period Costumes nominee for GLOW
“I am so excited and honored to be nominated for stunt coordination on “GLOW”. Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch cultivate an amazing, collaborative environment where everyone gets to be a part of the creative process. We also have a fantastic group of actresses that train so hard to bring the action to life. It’s an honor and a joy to work on GLOW.”
—Shauna Duggins, Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Comedy Series nominee for GLOW
“We’re honoured and delighted on behalf of everyone who worked on Bandersnatch (and our selfish selves) to have received this nomination, alongside such formidable company.”
—Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones, Creators of Black Mirror and writers of Television Movie nominee Bandersnatch
“I’m truly honored, embarrassed to be this happy, and very grateful to be nominated for our work on A Series of Unfortunate Events. Most importantly though, I’m thrilled and proud of all the talented artists and craftspeople who worked so hard on this massive undertaking and deserve this recognition. And I’m beyond grateful for Barry Sonnenfeld, our show runner, who led us, inspired us, and pushed us to excellence. This show was a dream to work on.”
—Bo Welch, Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Period or Fantasy Program for A Series of Unfortunate Events
“I’m overjoyed to be nominated for the Emmys for my work on RUSSIAN DOLL. I am so proud of the brilliantly talented cast that came together for the show, led by the woman of many hats – Natasha Lyonne. Collaborating with Natasha, Leslye Headland, and Amy Poehler was a creative thrill and I am in awe of the series and it’s 13 nominations! Cannot wait to continue the amazing ride and see what’s to come in Season Two!”
—Christina Kromer, Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series nominee for Russian Doll
“To have had the opportunity to work on something as profound, unique, and fun as RUSSIAN DOLL was a true gift, and to be nominated for an Emmy for that work is almost too incredible to believe. Not only do I feel great admiration for Natasha Lyonne, Amy Poehler, Leslye Headland, and everyone who conjured up this brilliant narrative, I also have a deep appreciation for those in the camera, grip, electric and all technical departments who put endless sweat and creative energy into into bringing this story to life.”
—Chris Teague, Outstanding Cinematography for a Comedy Series nominee for Russian Doll
“I am so honored to be nominated for my work on Russian Doll and am humbled to be part of such an amazing team. Collaborating with Natasha Lyonne and Leslye Headland was such a rewarding experience. I also can’t say enough good things about the whole post department. Congratulations to the rest of the RD team for the many Emmy nominations!!”
—Laura Weinberg, Outstanding Single Camera Picture Editing nominee for Russian Doll
“I am deeply honored to receive this EMMY nomination for such an important project. I truly hope it will bring more much-needed attention to this rarely seen kingdom of resilient, beautiful animals in a way that inspires everyone to help protect it for years to come.”
—Angela Bassett, Outstanding Narration nominee for The Flood
“Such a wonderful honor to be nominated for THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY. Working with show runner Steve Blackman and director Peter Hoar to bring Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba’s very special graphic novel to the screen is one of the great creative highlights of my career. And I need to thank my astounding crew led by Mark Still and Jim Lambie; without their intelligence, talent and simple hard work this would not have been possible. So grateful that this unique show has been recognized by the Academy.”
—Mark Worthington, Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program for The Umbrella Academy
“I am thrilled for all of the VFX team members who worked so hard to create our unique world and bring Pogo to life. A project like this with such a rich body of work does not come around very often. We have such a great creative team starting with Steve Blackman and our directors — we all fully support each other and this nomination reflects the hard work of the entire production team. My two mentors growing up were Ray Harryhausen and Rick Baker. They set the bar very high for fantastic creations and an incredible work ethic. I try to live up to their standards on every project I help create.”
—Everett Burrell, Outstanding Special Visual Effects for The Umbrella Academy
“It’s a huge honor to be nominated amongst such great company, and we are thrilled to see “Chef’s Table” continue to receive recognition as the show has evolved over the years. We are beyond grateful – to Netflix for believing in us, and to our chefs for sharing their lives with us and the world.”
—David Gelb, Creator and Executive Producer of Chef’s Table
“We are so happy to see everyone who worked on this film recognized — from our spectacular cinematography team, editing, score and sound. It’s amazing to have our peers celebrate them as we do. We’re very honored to be recognized for directing in such an important and competitive year in non-fiction filmmaking.”
—Chai Vasarhelyi, Outstanding Direction for a Documentary or Nonfiction Program for Free Solo
“We are truly honored as a team for this nomination after years of planning and collective effort to capture and witness Alex’s remarkable achievement.”
–Jimmy Chin, Nominated for both Outstanding Direction for a Documentary or Nonfiction Program and Outstanding Cinematography for a Nonfiction Program for Free Solo
“What an honour to be nominated by the Academy! For all us on the team at Silverback Films and all of the creatures of Our Planet, this is a wonderful moment. We hope this series serves as a reminder that we can keep living on this planet, but we must act now. To quote David Attenborough, ‘What we do in the next 20 years will determine the future for all life on Earth.”
—Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey, Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series nominees for Our Planet
“I’m thrilled for our team who work so hard trying to make me look sexy. The best thing about this is that hopefully I get to keep working with my friends, my family, meeting new families around the world, and eating all their food.”
—Phil Rosenthal, Host and Executive Producer of Somebody Feed Phil
“Its been so inspiring to be part of HOSTILE PLANET, a series unlike any other that I’ve been involved in before. There’s no doubt that it shines new light on how unforgiving and challenging life can be for animals at the toughest of times. I’m incredibly grateful to the Television Academy for honoring my role in this groundbreaking series and to National Geographic for the privilege of being able to guide viewers through these powerful, and at times shocking stories of survival.
—Bear Gryllis, Host and producer of Hostile Planet nominated for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series
“What an incredible honor to be nominated alongside such talented men and women this year. I couldn’t be more thankful to the TV Academy, and to my fearless cast and crew who made this all possible. Excited to be going back to one of my favorite nights of the year!”
—Michael Kelly, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series nominee for House of Cards
“I am so proud of the Drunk History family. Our goal is to shed light on little known stories of the past, thank you for shedding light on our show. Now, drinks on me!”
—Derek Waters, Hose of Comedy Central’s Drunk History
“I’m honored to be nominated for the Emmys for my work on “Grace & Frankie” and thrilled for all of my colleagues on the production for the recognition that the show has received. Collaborating with Marta Kauffman, Howard Morris and our EPIC cast, Jane, Lily, Sam and Martin has been and continues to be a wonderful and truly inspirational experience that I will cherish always. Working on this series has been a true joy!”
—Allyson Fanger, Outstanding Contemporary Costumes for Grace and Frankie
“I was in my studio in Berlin working on the vinyl edition of the upcoming ‘Joker’ soundtrack when my phone started blowing up with notifications and notes of congratulations. This is an incredible honor to be nominated and I am so thrilled for all the filmmakers of ‘Chernobyl’ on their nominations as well.”
—Hildur Guðnadóttir, Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited Series, TV Movie, or Special nominee for Chernobyl
“I am with my girlfriend Stacy on the island Iž on the Dalmatian coast of Croatia, and we were strolling along the village Knež where my family has a home when we got the wonderful news. Our 92 year old neighbor Slavko was exchanging jokes with my 85 year old father Stjepko and we trying to keep up with the language when the congratulatory text came in. I don’t think either one of them understood what I was talking about when I tried to translate to them the good news.”
—Thomas Golubic, Outstanding Music Supervision for Better Call Saul
“A huge thank you to the Television Academy for this nomination for the HOSTILE PLANET score – so grateful to be among such esteemed colleagues and friends. Many congratulations also to National Geographic, Guillermo Navarro, Tom Hugh-Jones and everyone at Plimsoll Productions for the ‘Best Documentary or Nonfiction Series’ nomination! It was an honor of a lifetime to have been part of this series, one that has been made at perhaps the most critical time in our natural world. Thank you to everyone at National Geographic for the opportunity.”
—Benjamin Wallfisch, Outstanding Music Composition for a Documentary Series or Special nominee for Hostile Planet
“I definitely picked a fun morning to take my dog on a long walk without my phone, it was quite the surprise to see the deluge of texts upon getting home! This was so completely unexpected to be nominated for an Emmy, that my first reaction was truly one of confusion, quickly followed by elation. Thanks so much to Bill Hader and Alec Berg for trusting me to make music for the incredible show they’ve created, to our editors Kyle Reiter and Jeff Buchanan for all their immense help in every way, and the countless others whose contributions all help make this show such a special thing to get to be a part of.”
—David Wingo, Outstanding Music Composition nominee for Barry
“I just can’t believe the news today. This is my 9th nomination, but today I cried more than I ever have before. SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE has changed my life. Last summer I went through a breakup on national television and the work I did on the show was how I got through it. I wanted to do one of the pieces for years but the timing wasn’t perfect until last summer. To be recognized for such an important statement on gender, equality, and LGBTQ issues is a tremendous blessing. I’m forever grateful to this show for giving me a platform to express myself!
—Travis Wall, Outstanding Choreography nominee for So You Think You Can Dance
“I am so happy for everyone involved. These nominations in so many categories speak to the excellence of Chernobyl as a whole; Craig and Johan deserve all the praise. Personally I am delighted and thrilled for Stellan & Emily, who are both magnificent. The international reception to Chernobyl took many industry insiders by surprise. My hope is that it’s impact emboldens programmers to keep taking risks to not only delight, but also challenge their audiences.”
—Jared Harris, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series nominee for Chernobyl
Hey I got nominated for an Emmy. Big thanks to @TelevisionAcad, @JordanPeele, @Kinberg, @atrubens, @DiarraOni, @TracyMorgan, @amarakaran and everybody involved. https://t.co/yynndq7x7R
— Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) July 16, 2019
—Kumail Nanjiani, Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series nominee for The Twilight Zone
I am beside myself honored that the academy has seen fit to nominate me once again for a Prime Time Emmy. I really didn’t expect this. I am shook and in shock! I actually expected that this year I would no longer be the only trans person nominated for an Acting Emmy. There are so
— Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) July 16, 2019
—Laverne Cox, Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series nominee for Orange is the new Black
“I am so grateful for the Television Academy’s warm embrace* of Nanette. (*entirely consensual, to be sure) What an honor to be nominated.”
—Hannah Gadsby, Writer of Outstanding Variety Special nominee Nanette
“Thank you to the Emmys for the nominations for Who Is America?. It was a bare-bones production – I went out into the heartland of this country armed only with a camera crew, a makeup kit and my trusted pedophile detector.
I want to thank my crack team of researchers told to uncover bigotry, racism and hate in the US. That took them about 30 seconds… they just started following the President.
While I am flattered at these nods, it is a shame that my co-stars were not recognized. Particularly Dick Cheney, who I had hoped would come across on camera as someone who’d gleefully sent hundreds of thousands to their pointless death – and boy did he deliver. I’ve played some lunatics in my time, but the look of vacuous evil in his eyes as he autographed a waterboard kit, would put Daniel Day-Lewis to shame.
There’s one more person I need to thank even though she didn’t appear in the final project, Sarah Palin. Sarah, if you are out there, and you are WAY out there, please know the last time unseen footage generated as much interest, was when Donald Trump visited a Moscow hotel room.”
—Sacha Baron Cohen, Creator of Outstanding Variety Sketch Series nominee, Who Is America?
“Everyone involved in Bodyguard is honored by the nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award as Outstanding Drama Series. Personally, I’m delighted and honored to be nominated for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series. We want to thank the BBC and Netflix for their constant support and pay tribute to our fans for their amazing response to the show.”
—Jed Mercurio, Executive Producer of Drama Series nominee, Bodyguard
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— Leslye Headland (@LeslyeHeadland) July 16, 2019
—Leslye Headland, Co-creator of Comedy Series nominee, Russian Doll
In awe. Life is a real magical mystery tour! Congratulations to all the brilliant forces who made our special show. So proud & profoundly grateful. 🎥🖤🖤🖤🖤♥️@RussianDoll https://t.co/vSSU23UiWX
— natasha lyonne (@nlyonne) July 16, 2019
—Natasha Lyonne, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and co-creator of Comedy Series nominee, Russian Doll
“I think we all had a sense that we created something special, so to see audiences and Emmy voters also fall in love with Russian Doll has been so thrilling and humbling. Actualizing Leslye, Natasha, and Amy’s complex, authentic, and magical world has been one of th4e greatest honors of my career as a production designer. Beyond stoked to receive a nomination with so many of my fellow creatives on the project.”
—Michael Bricker, Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program nominee for Russian Doll
“Everyone here at The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel – cast, crew and writers – are stunned, thrilled, and so grateful for the 20 Emmy Nominations we received today. The company we’re keeping in our categories this year is stellar and we are incredibly humbled. That being said, we have all collectively decided that from now on, we will be absolutely impossible to deal with.”
—Amy Sherman-Palladino & Dan Palladino, Nominees for Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Directing of a Comedy Series for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
“I’m wildly grateful and absolutely thrilled to be invited back to the party alongside some of my favorite performers and performances of the year. I can’t wait to celebrate so many different members of our Maisel family at work today!”
—Rachel Brosnahan, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series nominee for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
“What a marvelous surprise and honor to be nominated by the Television Academy. I am so proud of the entire Maisel community, for all of their outstanding achievements and extraordinary work. It’s especially exciting to be nominated alongside my wonderful co-stars, as well as Amy and Dan whose creative guidance inspire me every day! And what an honor to be in this category alongside such gifted actresses whose work I admire so much!”
—Marin Hinkle, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series nominee for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
“It is especially sweet to be recognized this year, as it was my last season playing this role, and with this profoundly special group of people. This past season was particularly fulfilling to make, which makes this year’s nomination that much richer. I thank every person who made Veep, and I thank the Academy for their continued affirmation of my work.“
—Anna Chlumsky, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series nominee for Veep
✌🏿♥️✊🏿 https://t.co/GUVdiBQ3zK
— Don Cheadle (@DonCheadle) July 16, 2019
—Don Cheadle, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series nominee for Black Monday
“I am thrilled to have had the opportunity to recreate this wild character, to work with my dear friend Sarah Paulson as a director, and to revisit this incredible world Ryan Murphy created. Thank you to the Academy.”
—Jessica Lange, Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series nominee for American Horror Story: Apocalypse
“We are grateful to the Television Academy for recognizing RENT among its Emmy nominations this morning. It was a joyous experience gathering together members of the original Broadway creative team with our talented young cast in presenting this beloved musical to a wider audience, and we congratulate the entire team for their stellar work.”
—Marc Platt, Adam Siegel and Julie Larson, Executive Producers of Rent: Live
“It felt very fitting to be picking up my daughter from her music exam just opposite the WWF building near London this afternoon when I heard the news. So thrilled to be Emmy nominated in two categories for the music of Our Planet. Such an incredible project and message to be a part of, and such a wonderful, insanely dedicated group of people to work with. I might just celebrate the beauty of the natural world by leaving the studio for a bit.”
—Steven Price, Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music nominee for Our Planet
“This morning, I woke up at SkyWalker – where I am lucky enough to once again be an advisor for the amazing Sundance’s music and sound design lab, one of the most important artist development programs in our film world…A real life changer for anyone lucky enough to be involved. I’m already grateful and thrilled. Ironically, I left my phone in my room, so when I opened up my laptop and saw the text about the nominations, I almost fell down. Thank you to all my colleagues for this amazing show of support for my work. I can honestly say that I have followed my heart throughout my career and been able to apply my talents to projects I am passionate about. To be recognized for the work is a capper on my long and satisfying career.”
—Miriam Cutler, Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited Series, TV Movie or Special for Love Gilda
“Thank you so much to the Television Academy for this honor, and for once again continuing to recognize our show. This wouldn’t be possible without A&E and our amazing crew and producers. As a result of making this show, they get harassed, stalked and slandered every day for giving a platform to Scientology’s victims. We are grateful to be given the opportunity to share a project with the world that gives a voice to the victims of an abusive cult. Thank you for this recognition and for your support for those who bravely speak out and are continually attacked by Scientology for doing so.”
—Leah Remini, Executive Producer of Outstanding Informational Series or Special for Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath
“I am thrilled to get this recognition! Thank you to the Academy and to everyone who watched our fourth season. I am so proud to be in this wonderfully written and perfectly executed show!”
—Bob Odenkirk, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series nominee for Better Call Saul
GROUP HUGGIES! 🤗🤗 We’re honored to be nominated for 6 #Emmys this year including Outstanding Structured Reality Program. ✨💖 pic.twitter.com/VPyue66HDZ
— Queer Eye (@QueerEye) July 16, 2019
—The Queer Eye Guys, Outstanding Structured Reality Program nominee for Queer Eye
“I was on set this AM when the Emmy nominations were announced. As the news broke, our director Ken Olin was literally attempting to direct a disobedient puppy in a scene. It was 8:30AM, and it was already hot, and the dog wasn’t doing… well, anything. But our crew remained in great spirits, devoting themselves to the scene and the show as they have for the past three years. Thank you to the Television Academy for recognizing their hard work, and for all of the individual nominations. This continues to be the wildest ride of all of our careers, and we don’t take it for granted. Except for the dog, who is turning into a real diva.”
—Dan Fogelman, Creator and Executive Producer of Drama Series nominee This Is Us
“It’s such an honor to be nominated with so many of my friends— I am truly grateful to the Academy for recognizing the hard work of my entire staff. It is always a group effort and any day I can order celebratory cake to be delivered to the office is a good day. See you in LA!”
—Samantha Bee, Outstanding Variety Talk Series nominee for Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
“It’s always nice to be invited to a party! Thanks so much to the Television Academy for nominating us again and everyone at truTV, the writers, cast and crew for making our show possible. I must admit this year’s Emmy nomination is slightly bittersweet – I had my eye on hosting.”
—Amy Sedaris, Host and Executive Producer of Outstanding Variety Sketch Series nominee At Home with Amy Sedaris
“I have an excellent staff and I’m very happy to see them recognized with 3 Emmy Nominations. Next stop: the Latin Grammys.”
–Conan O’Brien, Outstanding Interactive Program nominee for CONAN
#GayofThrones 😭😭🤯 So excited!!!!! pic.twitter.com/E5RcNojxaI
— Jonathan Van Ness (@jvn) July 16, 2019
—Jonathan van Ness, Creator and Hose of Outstanding Short Form Variety Series nominee Gay of Thrones
“I have no words. To be recognized by the Emmy voters for a show and a character I love so deeply is just beyond. The OZARK family is tight. Jason Bateman-our Commander in Chief, THANK YOU. Laura Linney – our Queen, THANK YOU. To our creative geniuses and casting gurus, we are surrounded by magicians. It’s a special day and I’m sharing it with my wonderful cast and crew. I won’t ever forget this.”
—Julia Garner, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series nominee for Ozark
“We are so proud of all the nominations. We care about the show so much and work so hard on it — but we also know there are so many other great shows out there where people care and are working hard as well. So, we feel incredibly proud to be recognized and equally lucky to be working on season 3 so we can try to do it all again!”
—Chris Mundy, Showrunner of Outstanding Drama Series nominee Ozark
“I am honoured to be nominated for the Emmys alongside Roger Horrocks for our work on OUR PLANET (One Planet). We are just two of the many talented people that contributed to the series and helped produce something worthy of Emmy recognition. Raising the bar visually is always challenging, but with the support and collaboration of producer Adam Chapman, I felt we succeeded in returning home with stories and visuals no one has ever seen before. I am very proud of my work not only on this episode, but across the series and of course for the continued support and belief in me of Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey (mostly in letting me rig incredibly expensive cameras to lots of vehicles!).”
—Jamie McPherson, Outstanding Cinematography for a Nonfiction Program nominee for Our Planet
“I’m delighted to hear the news of the Emmy nomination for my contributions to the cinematography on OUR PLANET, the Jungles episode, which I share with so many other incredibly talented photographers. It was an incredible opportunity to have worked on the series, which represents a bold new direction for wildlife film, and is a credit to the vision of Alastair Fothergill, Keith Scholey, and Huw Cordey (the senior producers at Silverback) and the commissioning team at Netflix. My mentor, Hugo Van Lawick, himself an Emmy winner, would have been proud. As always, as Hugo would have said, we do our work for the animals. I hope their future may be better secured through the conversations that these films inspire.”
—Matt Aeberhard, Outstanding Cinematography for a Nonfiction Program nominee for Our Planet
“When I found out that I got two Emmy nominations, I was with my family on a packed train in France for three hours and the AC was not working. This by far was the coolest news I’ve ever received. Thank you Netflix, the TV Academy, Push It Productions, and to everyone who voted. And you will be hearing more about this train ride in my next special.”
—Wanda Sykes, Outstanding Variety Special nominee for Wanda Sykes: Not Normal
“Thank you to the Television Academy for our 13th consecutive Emmy nomination for “Top Chef”. It’s an incredible honor to be recognized and I am so proud of our Top Chef crew. Here’s to lucky 13.”
—Padma Lakshmi, Outstanding Reality Competition Series for Top Chef
“It’s always nice to be recognized for the hard work the entire team does and this season of Top Chef in Kentucky was no exception. Congratulations to everyone for their hard work resulting in our 13th consecutive Emmy nomination!”
—Tom Colicchio, Outstanding Reality Competition Series for Top Chef
“Who said it’s 13 is an unlucky number? Overjoyed and so appreciative of our 13th consecutive Emmy nomination. It never gets old, and I’m so thrilled to be part of the team who gets to make this outstanding show!”
—Gail Simmons, Outstanding Reality Competition Series for Top Chef
“Congratulations to Bravo, Magical Elves and the entire Top Chef family on their 13th straight Emmy nomination. I’ve been blessed to work alongside Tom, Gail and Padma for the last 3 seasons, experiencing firsthand the cuisine of some of the best chefs hailing from all corners of this great country. I’m humbled and honored to consider them friends and to be part of the team.”
—Graham Elliot, Outstanding Reality Competition Series for Top Chef
“Absolutely thrilled to have been part of this phenomenal season, and over the moon about our Emmy nod — here’s to lucky number 13!”
—Nilou Motamed, Outstanding Reality Competition Series for Top Chef
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