Hollywood is overflowing with stars celebrating their nominations for the Emmy Awards. From social media missives to statements from publicists, everyone was excited to be embraced by the Television Academy.
Comedian Tiffany Haddish, who was nominated for her work hosting Saturday Night Live, slyly suggested that she might buy a new dress for the occasion. (Does that mean she’s retiring that famous Alexander McQueen dress she got plenty of use out of during last awards season?)
Theatre all-star Lin-Manuel Miranda went low-key with his appreciation for the nomination for a guest turn on Curb Your Enthusiasm, referencing the show’s famous catchphrase and calling himself, “Pretty, pretty, pretty grateful.”
Here are more reactions:
“My genuine gratitude to the Emmy Voters. Godless was Scott Frank’s triumph. Thrilled to be a part of it. Plus I got to ride a horse.” — Jeff Daniels, supporting actor in a limited series.
“I’m honoured and so thankful to the Television Academy for thinking of us. A big thank you to truTV and the writers, cast and crew for making our show possible. As this is my first Emmy nomination, I feel compelled to ask, does this include a cash prize? I’m asking for a friend.” — Amy Sedaris, whose show “At Home With Amy Sedaris” was nominated for variety sketch series, in an emailed statement.
“Making RuPaul’s Drag Race is a labour of love. The fact that members of the Television Academy have recognised that passion by nominating us for 12 Emmys is a true honour. It takes a village, people. I want to recognise the hard work and dedication of my partners at VH1 and World of Wonder, our dedicated cast and crew, and most of all, the amazing queens that help us celebrate the heart and soul of drag. Congratulations to our fellow nominees.” — RuPaul Charles, reality competition series.
“Of course it’s thrilling to see [The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story] attract so much recognition, and I am forever grateful to Tom Rob Smith for his brilliant take, to my producing partners Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson and Brad Falchuk for their collaboration and friendship, and to our talented cast who breathed such humanity into these characters. This was a heartbreaking story to tell, made more so by the fact that we continue as a culture to grapple with homophobia and shame and intolerance.” — Ryan Murphy, limited series.
“I hope that I’m holding an Emmy for Best Comedy soon. It can happen because Curb Your Enthusiasm was nominated. Now I just have to convince Larry to go. #itwontbehardbutitwilltakeaneffort #itreallyisanhonortobenominated” — Jeff Garlin, comedy series.
“12 nominations for our show! I love this cast and crew so much and I’m beyond thrilled to see how much Stranger Things has been embraced by our peers and The Academy. It’s incredibly special and rewarding. I’m the luckiest girl...” -- Millie Bobby Brown, supporting actress in a drama.
“It’s truly an honour to be nominated, and especially nice not to be the oldest person in the category. Thanks, Larry.” — Seventy-year-old Ted Danson, who is nominated for best actor in a comedy series for The Good Place along with his 71-year-old friend Larry David, nominated for Curb Your Enthusiasm, in an emailed statement.
“I couldn’t have asked for a more talented, dedicated and tasteful group of people to work alongside on Ozark. Every person, in every department, has a hand in earning these Emmy nominations and we are so grateful that the Academy, and the public, has found and embraced our show. A big thank you from all of us.” — Jason Bateman, lead actor in a drama.
“I am completely over the moon and so happy. This recognition from my peers for my life’s work and my show, Better Things. Filled with gratitude. Thank you.” — Pamela Adlon, lead actress in a comedy.
“I am incredibly honoured to have been recognised by the Television Academy, and want to thank Ryan Murphy and the entire cast and crew of [American Horror Story: Cult], with a particular shout out to the magnificent Evan Peters, who inspires me and makes me want to be a better actor.” — Sarah Paulson, lead actress in a limited series or movie.
“I am beyond flattered and honoured to be nominated, especially amongst such an inspiring group of directors. Making Atlanta is truly a family affair, and I’m so grateful to Donald [Glover] and FX and to the writers, actors, and crew that make this show possible.” — Hiro Murai, directing for a comedy.
“On Sunday, I promised myself I’d take a drinking hiatus, but that’s cancelled now. So grateful to Prentice Penny, our Insecure family and to HBO for putting so much faith in our show.” — Issa Rae, lead actress in a comedy.
“My deepest thanks to the Emmy voters and of course, the brilliant Ryan Murphy for the gift of being a part of this culture changing production [The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story]; thanks to Brad Simpson, Nina Jacobson, the crew, cast, hair, makeup, wardrobe, Tom Rob Smith for his remarkable script, Gwyneth Horder Payton and Dan Minahan for their glorious direction. My gratitude to all of them and FX is beyond words or measure.” — Judith Light, supporting actress in a limited series or movie.
“Being on set with our extraordinary cast and crew was the most wonderful way to receive and celebrate the news today. I am beyond excited that the entire Maisel team was recognised for their insane talents and hard work. This was a marvellous boost to power us through the rest of season two.” — Rachel Brosnahan, lead actress in a comedy for The Marvelous Mrs Maisel.
“This was such a personal one [The Defiant Ones] for me, having literally grown up in the business with these two forces of nature. I’m incredibly grateful to both the television academy and the public for having embraced so fully their journey.” — Allen Hughes, documentary or nonfiction series.
“I was outside trying to get my puppy to poop on the grass so, very romantic lifestyle that I lead!” — David Harbour, up for best supporting actor in a drama series for Stranger Things, on the moment he heard he was nominated, in an interview.
“Being a kid from Compton, one could only dream of moments like this so it’s truly a humbling experience right now.” — Anthony Anderson, up for best actor in a comedy series for black-ish, in an interview.
“What a mad thrill this is, to be nominated for a job that I love alongside my two Lannister brothers.” — Lena Headey, up for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series for Game of Thrones, in an emailed statement.
“The category that I was up for was not on that list so I thought I was not going to have to deal with any of that on the stage, I would be able to deal with it privately, but no! [Television academy CEO] Hayma [Washington] came onstage and told me right in front of everyone. So that was a surprise and a shock, but an awesome surprise.” — Samira Wiley, up for outstanding guest actress in A Handmaid’s Tale, in an interview.
“I think my mother at this moment may actually be satisfied.” — Sandra Oh, who became the first actress of Asian descent to be nominated for lead acting honours in a drama series for her role in Killing Eve, in an emailed statement.
“I’m shooting It 2 right now, so I get picked up like in an hour, we were shooting all night, and we’re going to shoot all night tonight, so I’m just sitting here eating my breakfast,” — Bill Hader on how he’s celebrating his nominations for best actor in a comedy series for Barry and best guest actor in a comedy series for Saturday Night Live, in an interview.
“I was going through a security line — I’m on my way back to New York — when I found out so that wasn’t the most convenient place to yell my excitement.” — Tituss Burgess, nominated for best supporting actor in a comedy series, in an interview
“Zorro, Dr Strange, Harry Dunne, Todd Alquist, and Jesus Christ... pretty incredible company to keep. Humbled by your talent, Antonio Banderas, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jeff Daniels, Jesse Plemons, John Legend.” — Darren Criss, up for best actor in a limited series for Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, on his fellow nominees, in a Twitter post.
“This is something I have dreamed of since childhood, and I am humbled to have been chosen in this category amongst such talented peers.” — Stefani Robinson, screenwriter for Atlanta, which is up for five nominations, in an emailed statement.
