Jonathan Sim
Emmy nominations for the 2026 ceremony were revealed yesterday, with the Television Academy recognizing standout work across Drama, Comedy, Limited Series, and Unscripted categories. Reactions poured in throughout the morning from nominees, showrunners, and creative teams across the industry, with several shows notching career milestones and franchise records.
The Pitt led the pack with a historic 25 nominations, including 13 for acting alone, while Hacks broke Emmy records with 24 nominations in comedy. The Gilded Age scored its most nominations ever with eight nods, and DTF St. Louis and Task both drew strong showings across acting and craft categories. Below is a compilation of reactions from nominees and creative teams, organized alphabetically by show.
‘MEL BROOKS: THE 99 YEAR OLD MAN’
Judd Apatow, Outstanding Directing For A Documentary/Nonfiction Program – Director
ALIEN: EARTH
Noah Hawley, Alien: Earth Showrunner
“Alien: Earth has been an extraordinary collaboration, and these nominations are a testament to the remarkable work of our cast, crew, and partners at FX. It’s been a privilege to explore this universe while crafting a story that feels both true to its legacy and original. It’s especially meaningful to see the extraordinary artistry and craftsmanship that brought this world to life recognized by the Television Academy. We’re grateful for this recognition and look forward to continuing the story in Season 2.”
Nominations included: Outstanding Cinematography For A Series (One Hour) – Dana Gonzales, ASC, Director of Photography; Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes; Outstanding Sound Editing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (One Hour); Outstanding Special Visual Effects In A Season Or A Movie
BEEF
Lee Sung Jin, Creator / Writer / Director / Executive Producer / Showrunner, BEEF – Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Outstanding Directing for a Limited Anthology Series or Movie
“Thank you so much to the Television Academy for recognizing the show. These nominations are the results of so many names not seen on the ballots — assistants, caterers, day players, and so many more. I am immensely proud of the work and vulnerability this cast and crew poured into the show, and it means the world to have it resonate with so many peers whose work I respect so much.” — zz
“Wow. In shock. I feel so deeply grateful to the Television Academy for this nomination, as well as their recognition of so many in our BEEF family. Lee Sung Jin created a space in BEEF for me as an actor to explore identity, ambition, and belonging. I owe him an enormous debt of gratitude and share this nomination with him, our brilliant writers, directors, cast, and crew, and our partners at A24 and Netflix. Filming in Korea felt like coming home to the films that first inspired me. I want to give a special shoutout to Baker, the teamster who drove me to and from work every day. I can’t believe I’m being recognized alongside artists whose work I’ve long admired. It’s a great day.” — Charles Melton, Actor/Executive Producer, Outstanding Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
THE CHAIR COMPANY
Andrew DeYoung, Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
“I am beyond thrilled to be nominated. A deep thank you to Amy, Bronwen and Casey at HBO for letting us take some big swings.”
THE COMEBACK
Lisa Kudrow, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
“This is a very big, very meaningful honor to be nominated for Valerie and for the writing Michael Patrick King and I did. Huge.”
DEATH BY LIGHTNING
Nick Offerman, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
“I am so powerfully grateful for these two pats on the back, for the many-splendored Margo’s Got Money Troubles, thanks to the writing prowess of David Kelley, Eva Anderson and their team, but especially to shine some light on Death By Lightning, a resplendent production all sprung from the pen of Mike Makowsky. It’s the writing first.”
THE DIPLOMAT
Debora Cahn, Executive Producer/Writer, Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
“We’re blown away. We have an incredible company of people making this show and we’re so proud their work’s been recognized. And what a thrill to see this epic foursome – Keri, Rufus, Allison, and Brad – all nominated for their crackling work.”
Allison Janney, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
“I’m absolutely delighted and grateful to the Television Academy. Playing Grace Penn continues to be one of the great privileges of my career.”
Rufus Sewell, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
“What a lovely and unexpected honour. I’m very grateful to the Television Academy, and genuinely delighted to be included in this list of incredible actors. Working on The Diplomat has been one of the great pleasures of my career, and I’m well aware of how lucky I am to get the chance at this stage to do stuff like this and even get paid for it. I’m thankful to Netflix, our writers and directors, cast and crew, but above all to the brilliant and Debora Cahn who made this happen. Thanks.”
DTF ST. LOUIS
Joy Sunday, Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
“Working on DTF St. Louis was a dream, and thanks to the recognition of the Television Academy it doesn’t seem like I’ll be waking up anytime soon. Congratulations to my brilliant co-stars and collaborators on an outstanding 13 nominations. It was an honor and a gift to work alongside you all and I can’t wait to celebrate you!”
David Harbour, Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie, and as Executive Producer for the series’ nomination for Outstanding Limited Or Anthology Series
“Thrilled to be acknowledged with 13 nominations for DTF. An honor to work with a team of creatives that brought their whole hearts to play each day. Love the brilliant team at HBO who nurtured this start to finish. Touched by all the love for Floyd. It was my privilege to play him.”
THE GILDED AGE
Carrie Coon, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
“I am honored to be recognized in a very tough category, but more importantly, I am so proud of our remarkable company and the best crew in New York for their hard work, both lavish and subtle, which yielded eight nominations for The Gilded Age today—our most ever!”
Julian Fellowes, Outstanding Drama Series
“I could not be more pleased for our exceptional cast and crew. These nominations are a direct testament to the commitment that goes into ‘The Gilded Age’. To be recognized by our peers in this way is the ultimate honor.”
HACKS
Hannah Einbinder, Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series
“What can I say? Being recognized by my peers in this way is the cherry on top of the most creatively fulfilling experience of my life. I’m unbelievably honored to be nominated alongside such talented women who I so deeply admire. And of course, I’m especially grateful to Paul W Downs, Jen Statsky, and Lucia Aniello for changing my life 6 years ago. Hacks forever!!!”
Meg Stalter, Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series
“I can’t believe how lucky I am to receive this nomination and also be in the most special show with the most special people! I couldn’t do any of this without my team, my incredible partner and God! I’m in shock, but also really deserve this because I’m so pretty!”
Christopher McDonald, Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series
“So honored for this AMAZING season of Hacks that broke Emmy records for 25 nominations in comedy. I’m just delighted to have been singled out. It’s a pleasure to perform such great writing, and I’d like to thank all my talented colleagues for their vote.”
Lauren Weedman, Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series
“What a truly wonderful and surreal morning. I couldn’t be happier to be included and to share this moment with so many astonishing performers, especially the Hacks nominees. This is fantastic!”
David Stal, Outstanding Original Music & Lyrics + Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation
“What an incredible day…I’m ecstatic to be nominated for 2 Emmys for my work on Hacks. I’d like to thank the TV Academy for recognizing both the song ‘Mis Figuritas’ which I co-wrote with the amazing Carlos Rafael Rivera, and also the sound mixing team for our work mixing ‘The Garden.’ I would not be in this position were it not for Carlos who has mentored and guided me for the past nine years. Thanks also to our fabulous music team, the brilliant show runners Jen Statsky, Paul W. Downs, and Lucia Aniello, and everyone at NBCUniversal and HBO who have made this process a dream come true.”
John Philpot, Outstanding Picture Editing for a Single-Camera Comedy Series
“I received the news on a ferry boat from Heimaey Island back to the mainland of Iceland. Mind blown, I enjoyed looking at Puffins through tears of joy!”
Jean Smart, Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series (via Instagram Story)
“I think we saved the best for last this season. What an incredible ride it has been with the most incredible humans. A gift.”
Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky, Creators, Showrunners and Executive Producers
“It’s been so hard to say goodbye to this show we’ve loved making for 5 seasons and especially the people we made it with. But it’s incredibly gratifying to see so many of them recognized today for their incredible work, many for the first time. We couldn’t have finished telling this story without each and every one of them. Thank you to the TV Academy and all the voters for this incredible honor.”
HALF MAN
Richard Gadd, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series
“Incredibly honoured and delighted to be nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series at the 2026 Emmys, a ceremony which holds so much beautiful nostalgia for me.
A special thank you to Mitchell Robertson and Stuart Campbell, whose remarkable work laid such a strong foundation for everything that followed. And of course, Jamie Bell. Without his fearless, visceral and deeply nuanced work, I could not have given the performance that I did. Acting alongside him was an honour and a privilege, and it will remain one of the greatest highlights of my career.
I would also like to thank everyone who worked on Half Man, from our extraordinary crew to our wonderful cast, and to everyone who helped bring the series to life. Thank you to HBO and BBC for all the belief and support, and for taking a chance on the show in the first place. Lastly, a huge thank you to the Television Academy for its longstanding recognition.
This nomination belongs to everyone who worked on this show.”
IT: WELCOME TO DERRY
Daryl Sawchuk, VFX Supervisor, Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Season or a Movie
“It’s such a huge honor for the visual effects work on IT: Welcome to Derry to be recognized and on behalf of all the artists who helped bring Andy and Barbara’s vision to life, thank you for the nomination!”
JURY DUTY PRESENTS: COMPANY RETREAT
Anthony King, Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series
“Huge thanks to the Television Academy for recognizing our show! Company Retreat is such a unique project, a real high-wire act that requires extraordinary contributions from every department. Our cast, our crew, they all went above and beyond to elevate the work from our wonderful team of writers. And of course, huge thanks to our hero, Anthony Norman, who made us all look like geniuses with his immense heart and humanity.”
MARGO’S GOT MONEY TROUBLES
David E. Kelley, Creator, Best Comedy Series
“We don’t take these moments for granted. There are so many worthy shows. I’m grateful to our entire crew and team, and especially gratified to see Elle, Michelle and Nick nominated. Their work was the tide that hoisted our ship.”
MONSTER: THE ED GEIN STORY
Jamie Hardt, CAS and Christina “Chuyue” Wen, Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
“We’re extremely gratified the Academy has recognized our work on the Monster series now for the third season in a row, and to be able to work with Ryan Murphy and his whole team on such a creative and one-of-a-kind project. We couldn’t have done it without our incredible editorial crew and the whole team at Pacific Standard Sound.”
PALM ROYALE
Jeff Toyne, Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score)
“I’m truly honoured to be Emmy-nominated for the score to Palm Royale. I want to thank my peers in the Academy for acknowledging the contribution that live musicians brought to this score, and the importance of music to this show. Thanks, as always, to longtime collaborator and champion Abe Sylvia, my amazing music team, the fantastic musicians, the entire team at Apple TV, and congrats to all my fellow nominees.”
PARADISE
John Stewart & Onyx VFX, Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Single Episode
“We’re incredibly honored to have been nominated for our team’s amazing work on Paradise! We want to thank the Television Academy for this incredible recognition, as well as everyone who helped bring this project to life.”
THE PITT
John Wells, R. Scott Gemmill, and Noah Wyle, (Producers) on their 26 Emmy Nominations
“We’re honored by this recognition and so proud of our cast and crew, whose hard work, talent, and dedication made these Emmy nominations possible. We are deeply grateful to the Television Academy, Warner Bros. Television, HBO Max and all the extraordinary medical professionals who make our show possible, and congratulate all of our fellow nominees.”
Shawn Hatosy, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
“I’m incredibly honored by this nomination, and even more honored to be standing alongside this cast. To see The Pitt recognized with 13 acting nominations is really extraordinary. I love actors, and I love being part of an ensemble, so to be included among this group of wildly talented, generous, and committed performers means a great deal to me. I’m very proud to be included in that company.”
Gerran Howell, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
“To be nominated for an Emmy or even considered feels completely surreal for this little Welsh boy! I feel unbelievably lucky to be part of a show made by people who give everything to it, every single day. There are performances in this cast that deserve every bit of recognition in the world, and I feel very lucky to have been anywhere near them. Thank you to the Television Academy, and to everyone who has cared about the show. It means more than I can properly say.”
Fiona Dourif, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
“I am completely shocked and overcome with gratitude! I think of The Pitt as 250 people coming together to make this really cool thing, and I’m so grateful to be part of it, especially alongside Taylor, Katherine, and Sepideh. I’m still absorbing it.”
Sepideh Moafi, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
“I still cannot wrap my head around the magnitude of this moment. Thank you to the Television Academy for this recognition, and congratulations to my entire Pitt family. Thank you HBO, John Wells Productions, and Warner Brothers for believing in me to bring Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi to life. It’s an honor beyond words to be the first Iranian actress and first actress from the SWANA/Middle East to be nominated in this category—it’s a tribute to all the powerhouse women who came before me, and for the women and girls to follow, your seat is warm.”
Taylor Dearden, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
“I am so lucky to be employed in the first place. But to be on a show as awesome as The Pitt?! To be a part of something that has had a profound impact on the lives of so many across both the healthcare and my own neurodivergent communities has been a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Every single member of the crew and cast gives their all every day and I am so proud to count myself among them. AND TO SHOOT IN LA?! I am so honored to be nominated — this is all a cherry on top of a cherry on top of a cherry…..honestly it’s more a pile of cherries than sundae at this point.”
Patrick Ball, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
“I unfortunately am completely and utterly whlemed and do not what to know how to say. But thank you all so much. I am blown away. I am the luckiest idiot in the entire world. Thank you all so much for the unbelievable amount of love you’ re giving me rn. Too much. Cannot compute.”
PLURIBUS
Rhea Seehorn, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
“Holy Cow! I was so excited to hear of my nomination, my first for a lead, this morning! & I’m absolutely over the moon for my castmates’ & colleagues’ noms! And for the show’s nomination—which belongs to 100’s and 100’s of people that put their blood sweat and tears into Pluribus. Thank you to all of the Television Academy voters!”
Carlos-Manuel Vesga, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
“My gratitude to the Television Academy and the voting body from a Colombian actor whose career has so far taken place in Latin America. Pluribus is the first US project I have been part of and it is beyond imagination that this honor could come my way. The whole experience leading up to this nomination has been humbling and beautiful: a road I never thought I could travel, full of surprises, new friends and wonderful challenges. Thank you Vince Gilligan and the Gilligan family (of which I am proud to be part of, now). You guys are the absolute best! All of you! Thank you to the rest of the cast: Rhea, Karolina, Samba. You are and will be in my heart forever. Thank you Apple TV, Sony Pictures TV, for the leap of faith you took with me. To Sharon Bialy and Bialy & Thomas, to Hispanicast. Thank you for celebrating the show, my cast mates and my small contribution! It is a thrill of a lifetime to be on this journey.”
Karolina Wydra, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
“Holy Smoke… is this real!!!?? I am so deeply touched and grateful to the Television Academy for this honor and to be recognized alongside these beautiful actresses. I am living beyond my wildest dreams right now. First to work with the brilliant Vince Gilligan and now this massive validation of my work by my peers. Thank you to Apple TV and Sony for making this wildly original and thought-provoking show and saying yes to me. A million thank yous to Vince for entrusting me with Zosia and Rhea Seehorn for being the most hardworking, generous, insanely talented partner ever. I am so blown away that the production has been recognized across 18 categories, it is a testament to the entire team and how hard they all work. Thank you to our magnificent cast, writers, directors, executives, and the best of the best crew in the business. Being on set with all of them is truly a gift. And to our amazing casting directors who I wouldn’t be here without. Congratulations to Vince, Rhea, Vesga, and the rest of the team for their well-deserved nominations!!!! What a glorious morning this has been.”
Miriam Shor, Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
“I’m beyond grateful and so proud to have been a part of Pluribus. Vince Gilligan somehow created the exact show I’ve been wanting to watch. The fact that I got to be IN that show and work with him and the astonishing group of humans he assembled led by the most perfect human -Rhea Seehorn- still feels unreal to me. To then be nominated for an Emmy and see my name listed with a group of women whose work has profoundly moved, challenged and uplifted me- well… this is a damn good Wednesday!!!” —
REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES
Sally Field, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Outstanding Movie
“I have loved this project from page one and every day of filming after. I’m proud and honored that Remarkably Bright Creatures has been nominated for 3 Emmys! Thank you to Netflix for their unwavering support and to the Academy for this recognition.”
SHRINKING
Michael Urie, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
“To be nominated for an Emmy is a massive honor, but to be recognized for a second consecutive year alongside such an incredible group of actors – especially my brilliant castmate, Dr. Harrison Ford – is truly humbling. In some ways I feel like I didn’t even learn how to act in front of the camera until I met Harrison. He’s taught me so many things – mostly how cool it is to love acting. I share this nomination with our incredible cast, crew, directors, producers, and especially our writers; their dedication and brilliant scripts are the foundation of everything we do. Playing Brian continues to be the gift that keeps on giving, and I’m so grateful to continue to grow with and alongside him.”
SLOW HORSES
Jonathan Pryce, Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
“In 1976 I was appearing on Broadway in the play ‘Comedians’ and I met Lee Strasberg. I asked if he had any advice for a young actor on how to keep recreating a role during a long run. He paused briefly before saying ‘You do it. It’s your job.’ Well, I’ve been doing my job for well over 50 years in the company of some wonderful co-workers and it continues to be a joy. Slow Horses and David Cartwright have been a part of that joy and I thank my peers for this nomination.”
SPIDER-NOIR
“We are beyond humbled to be recognized for the passionate effort our team put forward on this amazing project. To be apart of a show that is so unique in many facets including era and style was to us, a dream come true. Thank you to Oren Uziel and the entire creative team for their support and unparalleled collaborative spirit. And thank you to all who have watched the show and enjoyed all the creative work put forth!” — Andy Sisul and Ethan Beigel, Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour)
STRANGER THINGS
“Stranger Things is proof that music can save us in our darkest moments. I’m deeply honored that the Duffer Brothers entrusted me to help bring their incredible story to life through music, and truly grateful for this nomination.” — Nora Felder, Outstanding Music Supervision
“We are thrilled to share this nomination with our amazing stunt team and honored to have worked alongside Matt and Ross Duffer to create the action for Stranger Things season five.” — Jahnel Curfman & Hiro Koda, Outstanding Stunt Coordination for Drama Programming
TASK
Tom Pelphrey, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
“I’m honored to be nominated. Very grateful to everyone who worked on Task, to HBO, and to the TV Academy. Congrats to all my fellow nominees.”
Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (also nominated for The Gilded Age)
“To get to work with Casey Bloys, Francesca Orsi, the HBO family and the likes of Brad Ingelsby, Julian Fellowes, Carrie Coon, Mark Ruffalo, Tom Pelphrey, Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, and the entire casts and crews of both shows has been an extraordinary journey.”
Mark Ruffalo, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
“We’re thrilled beyond words. Tom Pelphrey’s nomination for Supporting Actor is so richly deserved. His performance is so much of the heart of the show and to see it stand alongside nominations for cinematography, directing, editing, and our incredible writing team led by Brad Ingelsby is a testament to the level of craft everyone brought to Task.”
Brad Ingelsby, Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
“We are deeply honored by this recognition from the Television Academy. TASK exists solely because to the remarkable people who have believed in it and helped bring it to the screen. Thank you to HBO for shepherding it into the world so beautifully. I’m especially happy to see our cast leaders Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey nominated for their extraordinary performances. This recognition represents the entire TASK team in front of and behind the camera who poured their enormous talent and hearts into bringing this story to life. We are busy at work shooting Season 2 right now, and this is a very nice reason to pause for a moment and celebrate.”
WIDOW’S BAY
Matthew Rhys, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (Widow’s Bay) + Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (The Beast in Me)
“Thank you to the TV Academy for nominations for both WIDOW’S BAY and THE BEAST IN ME. I spent the year as a psychopath and a politician, and the Television Academy has generously chosen not to hold either against me… I am so happy that both series were so warmly received this year, and I’m especially thrilled to be nominated alongside so many extraordinary members of our WIDOW’S BAY team, including our showrunner, creator and warped minded Katie Dippold, our savant director, Hiro Murai, so many of my fellow actors, and our incredible department heads, who all did incredible work. I am also joyous to be nominated for THE BEAST IN ME along with the amazing Claire Danes and all the other wonderfully creative minds that made this show happen. Thank you so much to Apple and Netflix.”
Stephen Root, Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series
“Holy cow!! I feel just like the cowardly lion who said it all, ‘Aww shucks folks, I’m speechless!’ What a gift to be recognized by your fellow peers, truly humbled and amazed. To be able to work with the brilliant Katie Dippold, Hiro Murai, Matthew Rhys, Dale Dickey, and the effervescent Kate O’Flynn is a dream come true. Brilliant writing, a cast of amazing character actors and the fun of walking the line between horror and comedy is just a joy. Thank you to the Television Academy, Apple TV and all you nice people for thinking of me. So very cool. Excelsior!!”
YOUR FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS
Jonathan Tropper, Outstanding Drama Series
“Thank you to the Television Academy for acknowledging the extraordinary work of the entire Your Friends & Neighbors team with the nomination for Outstanding Drama Series. Being nominated alongside some of my favorite series and the many friends who work on them, is a true honor. We have an absolutely incredible cast and crew and this is a wonderful nod to all of their hard work. It wasn’t an easy show to sell and it’s not an easy show to make, but man do we love doing it! Special thanks to our partners at Apple TV for their passionate and unflagging support since day one.”
AMERICA’S SWEETHEARTS: DALLAS COWBOYS CHEERLEADERS
Zachary Fuhrer, Supervising Editor; M Brennan, ACE, Supervising Editor; Stefanie Maridueña, ACE, Supervising Editor; Noah DeBonis, Supervising Editor; James Atkinson, Editor; Kate Hackett, ACE, Editor; Deijah Lee-Carroll, Editor; Susie Maridueña Barrett, Editor; Sharon Weaver, Editor; Helen Yum, Editor, Outstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program
“Our entire team is so thrilled to be recognized by the TV Academy with this nomination. Working on the second season of America’s Sweethearts was such a fulfilling experience for everyone involved. We are so passionate about what we do and the stories we get to share through our work, it’s already a dream to be doing this alongside our amazing team. We didn’t think it could get better, but it just did, thank you so much!”
CHRIS FLEMING: LIVE AT THE PALACE
Chris Fleming, Outstanding Writing For A Variety Special
“I am in disbelief, thank you so much to the Television Academy for recognizing my sorry ass, and none of this would be happening without the incredible folks at HBO: Nina Rosenstein, Aaron Spina and Christina Yeotsas.”
FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES JR., SEASON 12 (PBS)
Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Creator, Host and Executive Producer, Hosted Nonfiction Program
“It’s a profound honor that FINDING YOUR ROOTS has been nominated for its third consecutive Emmy Award. It is a testament to the work of so many dedicated filmmakers, historians, genealogists, and geneticists behind the scenes. It’s also a tribute to PBS as a national institution. I am so proud to continue to hammer out our two most important messages that our deeply divided country needs now more than ever: first, that America is a nation of immigrants and that is what makes our country great. And second, that, despite the forces that try to divide us, at the level of the genome we are all 99% the same.”
MARTY: LIFE IS SHORT
Imagine Documentaries, Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special
“Martin Short is a generational talent that has been an unrelenting source of joy and laughter for audiences around the globe. We are so excited to help celebrate his remarkable and undeniable legacy. We’re especially thrilled to see his dear friend Lawrence Kasdan recognized for his direction, bringing Martin’s story to the screen with such warmth, heart, and admiration as well Sierra Neal and Bennett Piscitelli recognition for weaving together his story with their editing. Thank you to the Television Academy for recognizing ‘Marty, Life Is Short.'”
MY MOM JAYNE
Mariska Hargitay, Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special
“I’m thrilled and deeply moved by these nominations. It’s an emotional moment, because what feels most natural to say is ‘On behalf of my mom and myself, thank you.’ I’m profoundly grateful to have this moment with her. My gratitude also extends to my producer, the truly formidable Trish Adlesic, our nominated cinematographer Tony Hardmon, and the rest of my extraordinary team who shepherded this film into reality.”
NIKKI GLASER: GOOD GIRL
Nikki Glaser, Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) + Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special
“So I guess I was a Good Girl? I put everything I had into this special and so did Hulu and my entire team made up of dear friends, my partner, and the best crew and production team maybe ever assembled for a comedy special. Thank you to the Television Academy for this nomination. It already feels like a win for all of us, even though we would still like to win please.”
(Outstanding Variety Special (Live) on behalf of THE 83rd ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBES)
SEAN COMBS: THE RECKONING
Alexandria Stapleton, Outstanding Directing For A Documentary/Nonfiction Series, Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series
“Thank you to the Television Academy for nominating SEAN COMBS: THE RECKONING for three Emmy Awards. The entire team behind the series could not be more humbled. We are grateful to the participants in this series for trusting us with their stories. Our hope is that the series continues to create space for difficult truths while encouraging audiences to ask deeper questions about responsibility, culture, and change.”
Evan Wise, ACE, Outstanding Picture Editing for a Nonfiction Program
“The Reckoning edit team is so proud to be nominated for Outstanding Picture Editing for a Nonfiction Program. A Huge thanks to Alex Stapleton, 50 Cent, Netflix, House of Nonfiction. And to everyone in the Television Academy, thanks for watching.”
SUBWAY TAKES
Kareem Rahma and Andrew Kuo, Co-Creators and Executive Producers, Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama, or Variety Series
“Thank you to the Television Academy for this honor. Every conversation on this show starts with people willing to trust us, and every episode is carried by a crew and group of collaborators we’re lucky to work with. That an original, independent show built online through YouTube, without a traditional streamer, is being recognized alongside television’s best is a milestone for the entire creator community – one we hope opens the door even wider in the years to come. But the biggest thanks goes to our loyal audience – you’re the reason we get to do this. See you at the Emmys.”
SURVIVOR
Jeff Probst, Outstanding Host for a Reality or a Reality Competition Series + Outstanding Reality Competition Show
“After 25 years and 50 seasons, recognition like this means as much as ever. We’re thankful to the Television Academy for this honor and to our fans, whose enthusiasm has allowed us to keep going on this amazing adventure. We’re excited for what’s still ahead!”
THIS IS A GARDENING SHOW
RadicalMedia’s Frank Scherma, Jon Kamen, & Chris Kim, Outstanding Short Form or Nonfiction Reality Series
“They said vegetable gardening would not be televised, turning compost, seeds, patience, and humor into something genuinely funny, thanks to Zach Galifianakis for proving them wrong! And thanks to our friends at Netflix for sharing it with the world! We’re humbly honored to be nominated, the ‘Future is Agrarian'”
TOP CHEF
Tom Colicchio, Outstanding Reality Competition Program
“It’s an incredible honor to see ‘Top Chef’ acknowledged by the Television Academy. This is a reflection of the unwavering dedication of our producers, crew, and creative team, and we’re grateful that the show continues to earn the respect of our peers year after year.”
Kristen Kish, Nominated for Outstanding Host For A Reality or Reality Competition Program
“I’m so grateful and honored to be nominated for Outstanding Host and thrilled to see ‘Top Chef’ earn multiple nominations this year. I’ve been on both sides of this show, as a competitor and now as its host, and I know firsthand what it does for the chefs who compete, the doors it opens, the confidence it builds, the paths it can shape. Twenty-three seasons in, this show still delivers because of a crew that gets it right, every time. I’m proud to celebrate all of it with everyone who brings the show to life.”
WICKED: ONE WONDERFUL NIGHT
Stephen Oremus, Outstanding Music Direction
“What a tremendous honor to be recognized by the Television Academy. I am so very proud of this special and all the work we did to honor Stephen Schwartz’s incredible songs. As we say in Oz, it’s thrillifying news!”
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