Emmy Nominations Reactions from Billy Porter, Daveed Diggs and more
It’s Emmy nomination reaction time. This list will be updating live throughout the day as reactions from today’s Emmy nominees come in.
“I am honored and humbled to have my work once again be recognized by the academy. I stand at the intersection of art and activism, and I am forever grateful for the healing journey that POSE has been for myself, my colleagues and the world!” – Billy Porter (Pose), Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
“Thank you to the Television Academy – what lovely company to be in. We can’t wait to take selfies with everyone. And congrats to the entire This Is Us family. You made one of my favorite seasons during an impossible time and I’m crazy about all of you.” – Creator/Executive Producer Dan Fogelman (This Is Us), Outstanding Drama Series
“Wow. Trip. Big love to all the Ham fam, specifically nominated and otherwise. How crazy is it that we got to make a thing that continues to resonate with people so much? Does this mean we get to hang out again soon?” – Daveed Diggs (Hamilton), Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Or Anthology Series or Movie
“I’m extremely grateful and honoured, but I should point out that I was basically carried all the way by my fellow actors – especially Nicole.“ – Hugh Grant (The Undoing), Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
“In creating and running ‘Bridgerton,’ I always hoped audiences would be able to find the joy it was meant to provide. I’m beyond humbled by this recognition from the Television Academy. Not even Lady Whistledown herself would have the words to describe how proud I am of this astonishingly brilliant cast and crew, as well as how fortunate I feel to have worked alongside Shondaland and Netflix in bringing the show to life.” – Creator/executive producer/showrunner Chris Van Dusen (Bridgerton), Outstanding Drama Series
“Oh my. Gratitude and surprise are running laps in my heart. A full-throated thank you to the nominating body. Thank you for seeing the light in the dark, and the smile in the tears of this character, Atticus Freeman, he is one of my best friends, and I’m glad you all got to meet him as well. Playing this role has changed my life, and this nomination is yet another growing and changing moment. I’d like to offer a deep congratulations to my fellow nominees, I am honored to be listed amongst these incredible artists, all who in such a time offered humanity and respite to a historically chaotic year.
Finally, to my Lovecraft Country family, congratulations to each and every one of you, I thank you for your spirits, hearts, fight, and support. Our journey continues….” – Jonathan Majors (Lovecraft Country), Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
“It Is Absolutely Essential That I See The Queen!” Huge congratulations to my wonderful co-star and mentor Olivia Colman. It’s an unbelievable honour to be nominated in this category alongside you and such other wonderfully talented actors. This nomination only exists because of Josh and all my family on The Crown. Every part of my involvement in telling this story has felt like a dream I don’t want to wake up from – I’m so happy and so honoured by the recognition. Thank you!” – Emma Corrin (The Crown), Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
“On behalf of the entire cast and crew of Sylvie’s Love, I’d like to thank The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for this Emmy nomination. And I’d also like to thank all of the fans of our film for allowing yourselves to believe in love.” – Writer/Director Eugene Ashe (Sylvie’s Love), Outstanding Television Movie
“We’re incredibly honored to be recognized by the Television Academy, especially in such a challenging year, and are so very proud of the amazing work of our cast and crew, and what they were able to accomplish the midst of a pandemic. We could not be more grateful,” – Creator/showrunner Bruce Miller (The Handmaid’s Tale), Outstanding Drama Series
“So grateful for the insane amount of nominations The Queen’s Gambit has garnered, and thrilled to be included among them. My thanks to the Television Academy, my peers in the music branch for their recognition, and my deepest thanks to the great Scott Frank, for inviting me along to help tell Beth Harmon’s story through music.
I am celebrating today in Miami with my wife and kids, and am so so grateful for their unwavering support over the two years it took to score The Queen’s Gambit.” – Composer Carlos Rafael Rivera (The Queen’s Gambit), Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Original Dramatic Score)
“Raphael and I are thrilled and honored to be acknowledged by our peers for our work on Lovecraft Country. Misha Green, who is an unabashed genius, gave us the sonic landscape to expand our musical vision beyond our wildest imaginations. We also want to congratulate all of our sisters and brothers in the Lovecraft family who also received nominations. Catch the Fire!” – Composer Laura Karpman (Lovecraft Country), Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score)
“I am in complete shock but feel incredibly humbled and am so grateful for this nomination! I’m tremendously thankful that the show and my amazing cast members were recognized for our work and Misha Green’s fearless storytelling. I feel like I’m living my ancestors wildest dreams. It’s such an honor.” – Jurnee Smollett (Lovecraft Country), Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
“We are beyond thrilled and honored by this incredible recognition from our peers. This series was extremely challenging to make on multiple levels and it’s deeply moving to have our filmmaking and investigative work championed in this way. We are grateful to our incredible editors, executive producers, music and sound teams, graphic artists, and HBO for bringing their best to this project every single day; and are hugely grateful to Dylan and the Farrow family for their exceptional courage. Lastly we are especially grateful for what this recognition represents to survivors of incest everywhere, as it lets them know they are heard, believed, and no longer alone.” – Co-creators Kirby Dick, Amy Ziering, and Amy Herdy (Allen v. Farrow), Outstanding Documentary Or Nonfiction Series
“I’m thrilled to be nominated for such an impactful series and I’m grateful to the filmmakers Amy Ziering and Kirby Dick, to HBO, to my music team and to all of the musicians who contributed so much of their time and energy to this project. I’m honored to be part of a series that has been nominated for its excellence on so many levels. And I’d like to commend Dylan Farrow on her persistence and bravery.” – Composer Michael Abels (Allen v. Farrow), Outstanding Music Composition For A Documentary Series Or Special and “Outstanding Main Title Theme Music
“I can’t quite believe this is happening. I don’t know what feels greater, to be recognized for my own work or all the joy I feel for my magnificent TED LASSO family to be nominated themselves. We are a real family and to share this with them is everything. Thank you to the Television Academy. Rebecca runs through my bloodstream. She is so precious to me, and this is just the icing on the cake.” – Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso), Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
“What fantastic news to wake up to this morning! I’m deeply honoured to have been nominated for what was a dream role for me, and I’m thrilled for all of my WANDAVISION family for the love they received from the academy. And then to see UNCLE FRANK get recognised as well makes this the happiest of mornings.” – Paul Bettany (WandaVison), Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Or Anthology Series or Movie
“On behalf of the Drag Race family, we are beyond grateful to the Television Academy for recognizing the love and passion that we poured into every frame of season 13. We couldn’t do what we do without the unwavering support of ViacomCBS, VH1 and World of Wonder. I have the distinct pleasure of working with the most creative and dedicated cast and crew in television. But the success of Drag Race starts and ends with our amazing queens. It’s their tenacity, creativity and vulnerability that tells queer kids everywhere that they are loved and worthy of celebration.“ – RuPaul (RuPaul’s Drag Race and Untucked), Outstanding Competition Program, Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Competition Program and Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program
“So humbled and grateful to be recognized by my peers for “Never Truly Vanish.” I’m honored to be in such great company. Working with Eric Kripke has truly been been the gift of a lifetime and huge props must go out to the amazing Erin Moriarty for bringing this insane idea to life with her beautiful voice. Also, much heartfelt thanks to Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and everyone at Amazon and Sony for getting behind our crazy vision for this show!” – Composer and songwriter Christopher Lennertz (Never Truly Vanish,” The Boys), Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics
“For 6 months, in the midst of a global pandemic, Black and Latin and Trans and Queer artists created together. Alongside a luminescent cast, and tireless crew, I, with my magnificent collaborators, told an aspirational story of family, resilience, possibility, and, most importantly, love. I’m thrilled for Billy Porter and MJ Rodriguez, who made history this morning as the first Trans actress nominated in the Drama Actress category. And I’m grateful to the TV Academy for recognizing my contribution to the TV landscape with these three incredible nominations for writing, directing, and producing. This boy from the Bronx is forever humbled by the recognition.” – Steven Canals (Pose), Outstanding Drama Series, as director for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series, and as co-writer for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
“Thank you to the Television Academy. We are all pinching ourselves that after four series, The Crown is still being embraced and enjoyed in this way. Behind the scenes, this show has an immense, dedicated and incredibly hard working crew of world-class talent. So, these nominations are gratefully received in recognition of all their outstanding work which continues to inspire me every day.” – Creator and writer Peter Morgan (The Crown), Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Writing For A Drama Series
“Honoured, baffled and utterly thrilled to be nominated alongside these absolute giants and to represent Ted Lasso and everything it/he stands for.” – Nick Mohammed (Ted Lasso), Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
“We are deeply honored to be nominated for Outstanding Picture Editing for Allen v. Farrow alongside such an incredible cohort of nominees. We are so grateful to have worked with such phenomenal filmmakers Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering and a team of extraordinarily talented collaborators, including the outstanding dedication and tireless effort of our entire editorial team to bring this important story to the world. We are in awe of the fortitude and wisdom of Dylan Farrow and grateful to the Farrow family for their brave candor in addressing the painful reality of abuse and trusting us to help share their story.” – Mikaela Shwer, Parker Laramie, and Sara Newens (Allen v. Farrow), Outstanding Picture Editing For A Nonfiction Program
“We are so thrilled to be recognized by The Television Academy for EMILY IN PARIS and to be included with such fantastic company. Making this show with Netflix, MTV Entertainment Studios, and our extraordinary French crew has been a true joy and on behalf of every person who has worked so hard on this show, we want to thank the Emmy voters for this amazing recognition.” – Creator, Showrunner, Executive Producer Darren Star (Emily in Paris), Outstanding Comedy Series
“Like The Karate Kid before it, Cobra Kai has always been a true underdog story. From our humble YouTube beginnings to our badass Netflix arrival, we have enjoyed being the senseis for this special series. Being nominated for Best Comedy Series is a tremendous moment for the show that is a testament to the sweat equity put in daily by the absolute best cast and crew around. Thank you to Sony and Netflix for supporting our storytelling and giving us the freedom to grow the Miyagiverse. We are thrilled and thankful…. and we think we know karate, so everyone else in the category better watch out!” – Showrunners Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg (Cobra Kai), Outstanding Comedy Series
“Holy f***ing s***. What an incredible honor. Proper dream come true s***.
Every part of this show has felt like magic to me. To have the privilege to work on it, to get to make something with this incredible team and now for us to be nominated as a team is just too lovely. Extra special thanks to Jason and Bill for inviting me to be part of this. What a thing…
As a cynical English guy I’m struggling to deal with all this wonderfulness. I’m not crying, you’re crying. F*** off! You’re crying. You ****.” – Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso), Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
“I am so grateful to the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for nominating our film Sylvie’s Love this morning. From premiering our film in Sundance, to Amazon acquiring it, Sylvie’s Love has been a labor of love and to have our journey culminate in this moment with an Emmy nomination is so exciting, gratifying and appreciated. I think our film is a celebration of the beauty of Black humanity and love. To be acknowledged in this way is tremendously meaningful to me and to the creative family that worked together to bring this narrative to life.” – Producer Nnamdi Asomugha (Sylvie’s Love), Outstanding Television Movie
“I’m so overwhelmed by this, especially given what it’s for. To be nominated amongst not only peers, but friends, is a dream come true. More than anything, it feels like a true celebration of the legacy of Aretha Franklin. I thank the Television Academy for honoring the Queen of Soul.” – Cynthia Erivo (Genius: Aretha), Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
“Our journey with Boys State has been one of continuous surprise. This latest turn of events is as thrilling as Steven Garza’s underdog campaign for governor, and we’re gratified to see the work of our incredible production team and the courage of our film subjects recognized by the Television Academy. These nominations are also, in large part, a reflection of the tremendous faith and hard work of our friends and partners at Concordia Studio and Apple TV+.” –Director/producers Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine (Boys State), Outstanding Documentary Or Nonfiction Special and Outstanding Directing For A Documentary/Nonfiction Program
“I can’t stop saying WOW. I’m so excited to be nominated for an EMMY with all of these amazing actresses. And to be recognized in this category with my sister, Phillipa Soo, has me crying tears of joy! For me, Hamilton is truly a gift that keeps on giving! Thank you, Television Academy, for providing this opportunity to celebrate our work together again. I am so grateful for this tremendous honor!” – Renée Elise Goldsberry (Hamilton), Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
“I am really honored to be nominated by my peers for my work on Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir. This was a really special project for me for many reasons. I set out to capture Amy’s spirit, courage, and resilience in creating the score for her remarkable story. I am so grateful to the director, the late James Redford, and the entire production team for entrusting me with helping to tell that story with my music, and for being the most gracious and wonderful collaborators.” – Kathryn Bostic (Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir), Outstanding Music Composition For A Documentary Series Or Special (Original Dramatic Score)
“Thank you to the members of the TV Academy for the six nominations! The past three seasons of The Kominsky Method have been an experience of a lifetime and it’s a great honor to finish out on such a high note. I want to congratulate Michael Douglas, Paul Reiser and Morgan Freeman for their well-deserved acting nominations. Thank you to Netflix, Warner Bros. and everyone on the show that worked so hard to make The Kominsky Method. Congrats to Yuri Reese, Sean Madsen and Brian Wittle for their Sound Mixing nomination and Nikki Valko, Ken Miller and Tara Treacy for their Casting nomination.” – Chuck Lorre (The Kominsky Method), Outstanding Comedy Series
“Oh my goodness I am absolutely speechless! Thank you so much for this overwhelming recognition of our show that has meant so much to me. Ted Lasso truly is a family and I could not be more grateful to be a part of it.” – Juno Temple (Ted Lasso), Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
“I’m so appreciative to the Television Academy, and humbled by these two nominations. It has been such an honor to be part of Bridgerton and to see the global impact it has received. Thank you to Chris Van Dusen, Shonda Rhimes, Alex Patsavas, and everyone at Shondaland and Netflix for having me.” – Composer Kris Bowers (Bridgerton), Outstanding Music Composition For A Series (Original Dramatic Score) & Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music
I am thrilled to be recognized alongside so many other incredible nominees, including my castmates Paul and Elizabeth. While playing this role I learned how freeing it is to stand in your own power, and gained so much confidence in myself as a performer. I could not be more proud to be a part of this show and its bold storytelling. Thank you to Matt, Kevin, Jac, Mary, Lou, Victoria, and all the crew who made this show possible and made it such a sacred experience – it took a village. – Kathryn Hahn (WandaVision), Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
“It was such a privilege to come to know Aunt Lydia this season as she continues to evolve. I’m deeply honored and grateful to be nominated in the company of my beautiful colleagues. Thank you.” – Ann Dowd (The Handmaid’s Tale), Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
“What a fantastic surprise and honor to be nominated by the Academy. It is a privilege to do such work, and we are all so proud of Bridgerton. In these tough days it is wonderful to know we have bought pleasure to people, and entertained them when the world is so upside down. Thank you to Shondaland and Netflix for their support in our work.” – Production Designer Will Hughes-Jones (Bridgerton), Outstanding Production Design For A Narrative Period Or Fantasy Program (One Hour Or More)
I am THRILLED that ABLSS has been nominated for FIVE Emmys this year! I am so proud of Issa and Yvette on their individual nominations, our editing team of badass women, our Black lady writers’ room and our entire cast and crew for the series nomination! The number of Black women who get to add “Emmy Nominated” before their names is giving me so much joy. We worked incredibly hard at the height of a global pandemic to bring this season to the audience and I was already extremely proud of it, but now I’m simply over the moon! HBO, Jax Media and our producing partners (hello Issa Rae!) are stellar and we can’t wait to come back for an even more epic Season 3! – Robin Thede (A Black Lady Sketch Show), Outstanding Variety Sketch Series
“I’m absolutely blown away to receive an Emmy nomination. I enjoyed every minute of filming Ratched and I got to work with some of the most generous and exciting actors around. Enormous thanks and gratitude to everyone who made this nomination possible.” – Sophie Okonedo (Ratched), Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
“Writing the score for David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet, Sir David Attenborough’s witness statement sharing his experiences of the changing natural world and his hopes for the future, was a huge honour for me. I’m incredibly grateful to be nominated for the Emmy for Outstanding Music Composition for a documentary, and hope this recognition, shared with the brilliant filmmakers, can help the film’s crucial message continue to spread. Thank you to the Television Academy!” – Composer Steven Price (David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet), Outstanding Music Composition For A Documentary Series Or Special (Original Dramatic Score)
“We are so incredibly grateful to the members of the Television Academy for honoring Hacks with 15 nominations this morning. We could not be more proud that our amazing cast and crew are being recognized for their brilliance and hard work — they poured their hearts and souls into this show, during an incredibly difficult time, and we are forever indebted to them. We also share these nominations with our partners at HBOMax and Universal Television, who have given us endless support and encouragement. We’re so excited to celebrate with everyone in person and kiss so many of them on the mouth. Is the CDC allowing us to do that yet? Please don’t contact HR.” Co-creators co-creators Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky (Hacks), Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series and Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series (Aniello)
“Wow….this incredible journey continues! I can’t thank Scott Frank enough for inviting me on this trip….. and it’s amazing that we can share this happiness with all departments from THE QUEEN’S GAMBIT family. Big hug to every single one from my adorable costume department.” – Costume Designer Gabriele Binder (The Queen’s Gambit), Outstanding Period Costumes
“This is amazing! Thank you to the Academy for this tremendous send-off. It has been such an honor to be a part of this beautiful family for the past three years, and to share this recognition today with Emma, Olivia, Gillian, Helena, Emerald, Tobias, Peter Morgan, and the entire cast and crew of The Crown just means the world.” – Josh O’Connor (The Crown), Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
“We are so thrilled to receive these nominations for CITY SO REAL from the Television Academy. This docuseries was an incredibly rewarding adventure for us, and we had the best possible subjects in the citizens of Chicago, a city we dearly love. My producing partner Zak Piper and I give heartfelt thanks to our stellar team, including Kartemquin, Participant, and National Geographic. And I want to give a special shout out to my son, Jackson, with whom I proudly share nomination for cinematography. I know talent when I see it!” – Steve James (City So Real), Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series & Outstanding Cinematography for Nonfiction Program
“I am so very appreciative and grateful to the Television Academy to be honored with my first Music Supervision nomination for Bridgerton. This honor is extra EXTRA special as I have had the privilege to work with my incredibly talented Shondaland family on multiple series for nearly two decades. A zillion heartfelt thank yous to Chris Van Dusen, Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers for the opportunity to be part of such a special project.” – Music Supervisor Alexandra Patsavas (Bridgerton), Outstanding Music Supervision
“The wiip team wants to thank the Television Academy for today’s humbling recognition. We are proud of the impeccable work by our unbelievable cast, led by the inimitable Kate, and our deeply talented crew in Philadelphia, New York and Los Angeles. Our Easttowners are truly the gold standard. We would also like to thank our partners at HBO, who believed in this show from the very first page. And of course, we would like to thank Brad, for entrusting us with that page and the many brilliant scripts that followed. Congratulations to him, Craig, Kate, Julianne, Jean, Evan and all of our nominated filmmakers who brought this wonderful production to life.” – Executive Producers Paul Lee and Mark Roybal (Mare of Easttown), Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
“What a joyous surprise! Working on SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES was only to help raise awareness and money for musicians that the pandemic put into a bad situation, so the idea that this nomination might bring more eyes and ears to this fantastic special is the true reward. I’m very thankful.” – Composer Marc Shaiman (“The End Titles,” Soundtrack of Our Lives), Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics
“We got some good news today for The Kominsky Method – 6 nominations. What a joy to finish off three seasons with these well-deserved nominations. A wonderful job by everyone. Thank you all for a great experience.” – Michael Douglas (The Kominsky Method), Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
“Thank you dear Emmys voters for this compliment! I had the time of my life playing Princess Margaret and now you reward the fun with this!
The words “Pig in Shit” come to mind. I share it with the many skilled and brilliant people who helped me put her together – the crew , Jess Hobbs, Peter Morgan and the wig and Netflix.” – Helena Bonham Carter (The Crown), Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
“I am beyond honored to be recognized by the Academy for my work in Mare of Easttown. Working alongside Kate Winslet everyday was a dream job and it’s been incredibly rewarding to see the outpour of love for Zabel. I am grateful to Craig, Brad and HBO for the opportunity, and thrilled to share this recognition with them, Kate, Jean, Julianne and the entire cast and crew. I also want to congratulate my WandaVision team on their many nominations!” – Evan Peters (Mare of Easttown), Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
“On behalf of the Casting Team, we could not be more thrilled and honored to be recognized by the Television Academy for The Queen’s Gambit. We are so proud of our actors nominated as well, Anya, Moses and Thomas!” – Casting director Ellen Lewis (The Queen’s Gambit), Outstanding Casting for Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
“Her Majesty the Queen of Netflix & I are really thrilled to receive a nomination for The Crown original score!! It is a great honour to be part of this amazing show, and work alongside such creative people.” – Composer Martin Phipps (The Crown), Outstanding Music Composition For A Series (Original Dramatic Score)
“I am over the moon to be nominated for my music supervision work on The Crown. It is such a incredible production to be a part of and an absolute pleasure to collaborate with a wonderful and hugely talented team. This season provided an opportunity for us to experiment with a lot more commercial music as we step into the ’80s and the younger generation of the Royal Family begin to take centre stage. It was a lot of fun soundtracking this season!
I feel very honoured by the recognition of my work on the show through this nomination.” – Music supervisor Sarah Bridge (The Crown), Outstanding Music Supervision
“Bridgerton’s uniqueness came with the challenge of creating a vibrant, luscious, romantic and heightened world that would immerse a modern audience in a Regency period. We are ecstatic our peers have included us in this group of extraordinary nominees.” – Costume designer Ellen Mirojnick (Bridgerton), Outstanding Period Costumes
“Thank you to the Academy for recognizing WandaVision and the incredibly talented cast members and creatives behind the series. Our show was designed as a love letter to television so an acknowledgment from this extraordinary community is deeply meaningful to me. I have always turned to television for comfort and it is an immense honor to now be in the company of the very shows that helped me through this last year. Enormous thanks to everyone involved in our show, especially my partners at Marvel.”- Creator/Showrunner/Writer Jac Schaeffer (WandaVision), Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
“I can’t believe I’m in the company of so many beautifully photographed series this year. I would just say how grateful I am to Shondaland, creator Chris Van Dusen and directors Julie Anne Robinson and Tom Verica, as well as my incredible British collaborators & crew. So much politeness, so much talent, they’ve all been very kind & supportive to me on my first UK production!” – Jeffrey Jur (Bridgerton), Outstanding Cinematography For A Single-Camera Series (One Hour)
“I’m so proud of my team at KVH casting and the whole gang at Bridgerton. Casting is such a complex and collaborative occupation. I am thrilled with the nomination. I share this award with my associate Cole Edwards and of course the cast and creative of Bridgerton. We guide and inspire each other everyday and I am honoured to be part of team.” – Casting director Kelly Valentine Hendry (Bridgerton), Outstanding Casting For A Drama Series
“Thanks to the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for the Emmy nomination, and congratulations to all my fellow nominees, nice one!” – Tobias Menzies (The Crown), Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
“My gratitude for this recognition is insurmountable. It is my sincerest belief that so many shows this year helped people momentarily escape the madness and sadness, and having a hand in that is the highest honor I can imagine. I so deeply admire Carl, Jean, Paul, Lucia, and Jen and seeing them get the recognition they deserve fills me with immense pride. I love all my girlies!” – Hannah Einbinder (Hacks), Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
“We are both chuffed to bits to be recognised for our work on Ted Lasso. It is a wonderful show to be involved in. The main theme was the first thing we wrote and it was a statement of intent. It helped us work out the sound for the show and focus on organic sounds with a transatlantic quality. It is the DNA that holds the whole score together. We are truly grateful for this nomination and would like to thank Apple TV+, Warner Bros, Bill Lawrence and especially Jason Sudeikis for his unwavering vision and faith in us. Believe.” – Composers Marcus Mumford and Tom Howe (Ted Lasso), Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music
“It is a joy and honor to be recognized by our peers with an Emmy nomination. Like soccer, picture editing is a team sport and we are beyond thrilled that our entire team in Post Production, sound editing, mixing and music were also nominated. We have enjoyed an amazing ride in the cutting rooms and are grateful to be included on Team Lasso by Jason Sudeikis and Bill Lawrence. It is a pleasure to collaborate with them so closely in crafting the stellar performance of this ensemble cast, and all of Team Richmond coming together like true Diamond Dogs.” – Editors Melissa McCoy and AJ Catoline (Ted Lasso), Outstanding Single Camera Picture-Editing for a Comedy Series
“Wow! To be considered by our peers as being worthy of an Emmy nomination is humbling. So much quality sound work is being created by so many talented people out there. We are honored and appreciative that the heart and soul we pour into the Ted Lasso soundtrack is recognized. Thank you to Bill, Jason, the Ted Lasso Family and our friends at Apple TV+!” – Brent Findley, MPSE, Sound Supervisor; Bernard Weiser, MPSE, Dialogue Editor; Kip Smedley, Sound Effects Editor; Richard David Brown, Music Editor; Sharyn Gersh, Music Editor; Sanaa Kelley, MPSE, Foley Artist; Matt Salib, Foley Artist (Ted Lasso), Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half Hour)
“What a prolific year in television, such incredible visual content! We are honored to be nominated in this category with such astounding talent and creativity. We thank Ryan Murphy for continuing to provide the visually driven stories. And grateful to our team of talent for their creative contribution & endless drive.” – Costume designers Rebecca Guzzi & Lou Eyrich (Ratched), Outstanding Period Costumes
“It’s an incredible feeling to be nominated this year – thank you to the Television Academy for this recognition. Congratulations to the entire Mandalorian family on this season’s nominations, and hats off to Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni especially for creating a second season as thrilling and heartwarming as this one. Setting music to your work and delving into the Star Wars Universe with you has been an honor and an absolute joy.” – Ludwig Göransson (The Mandalorian), Outstanding Music Composition For A Series (Original Dramatic Score)
“I’m very excited and proud that the work of The Queen’s Gambit team is being recognized with a nomination. To be with such esteemed colleagues in the category is an honor.” – Sound Editor James David Redding III (The Queen’s Gambit), Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
It’s insane; look at what Lovecraft Country did… 18 nominations!! Absolutely thrilled to be part of this team in helping Misha’s fantastic world come to life. She is a genius visionary and storyteller; I can’t wait to see what she does next. And congrats to everyone nominated for their work on the show. I’m honored to have worked alongside so many talented creatives on a show with such profound meaning. – Sound Designer Paula Fairfield (Lovecraft Country), Outstanding Sound Editing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (One Hour)
I’m elated that this groundbreaking work by Misha and our talented cast and crew has broken through to become a part of entertainment history. Grateful to all of those that helped to create this magic and all the people who were moved by it. – Costume Designer Dayna Pink (Lovecraft Country), Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes
With ten nominations across my career, I have never felt more honored than to get the nominations for these shows, especially Legendary!This was the ultimate show for us as creative hairstylists. It also means so much to me because it fully embraces diversity and has representation carried from on-screen talent through to those working behind the scenes. Both The Voice and Legendary are prime examples of how the work is only as good as your team, and I’m so lucky to have the best team of incredibly talented hairstylists standing beside me in these nominations. Every creative was chosen because of the talent they have and the skill they gave every single day. I’m so proud of the work we all accomplished together. – Department Head Hairstylist Jerilynn Stephens, (Legendary and The Voice), Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling For A Variety, Nonfiction Or Reality Program)
“I am extremely humbled and honoured to be nominated for an Emmy for The Crown: Fairytale.
It was an extraordinary experience given that Diana is such an important historical figure. Having lived through that history myself, it felt particularly pertinent to be delicate yet truthful.
Creating the scene where a young and lonely Diana practises ballet before bursting into an impromptu dance to the sound of Elton John was a truly magical experience. It was an alchemy of sorts and I knew we had something special in the cutting room.
Finally, I’d like to thank my peers that have voted for ‘Fairytale’ and share a huge appreciation to Drama Editors that have continued to tell fantastic and often difficult stories throughout this precarious time we’re living in.” – Editor Yan Miles, ACE (The Crown), Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Drama Series
“Casting this show continues to be the delight of our careers. From each episode’s incredibly deserving ‘hero’ to the inspirational special guests we meet along the way, and of course, our incomparable Fab Five at the heart of it all, working on Queer Eye is a pleasure from beginning to end, and we’re beyond grateful for this honor.” – Casting Directors Pamela Vallarelli and Ally Capriotti Grant (Queer Eye), Outstanding Casting For A Reality Program
He is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic, accredited by the Cannes Film Festival, Telluride Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival and more, is a member of the International Cinephile Society (ICS), The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics (GALECA), Hollywood Critics Association (HCA) and the International Press Academy. Among his many achieved goals with AwardsWatch, he has given a platform to underrepresented writers and critics and supplied them with access to film festivals and the industry and calls the Bay Area his home where he lives with his husband and son.
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