The reactions are in from some of the stars nominated for the 2024 Emmy Awards, and the excitement is palpable. Let’s take a look at what these first-time nominees had to say about their nods.
Tyler James Williams of “Abbott Elementary” shared his joy, saying, “You want to do it with good people, and I’m happy that I get to be on this journey with good people and celebrate this with good people. So it’s not just a celebration of what happened, but who it happened with.” Williams is nominated for best supporting actor in a comedy series.
Comedian Nikki Glaser, nominated for best pre-recorded variety special for “Someday You’ll Die,” admitted to battling imposter syndrome but ultimately embraced her nomination, saying, “I’m so excited because I worked really hard on this, and it feels good to get acknowledged in this way.”
Eric André, earning his first nomination for best performer in a short form comedy or drama series for “The Eric André Show,” was overwhelmed with joy, admitting, “I cried. I almost threw up — like a cathartic positive vomit.”
Carrie Coon of “The Gilded Age” shared a heartfelt moment with her husband, Tracy Letts, as they both received unexpected nominations. Coon expressed, “I was crying and my mom said, ‘You’re crying for your husband, but not for you.’ I’m excited about him. We did not have his and hers Emmy nominations on our bingo card for this morning.”
Matt Bomer, nominated for best actor in a limited or anthology series for “Fellow Travelers,” expressed gratitude for the recognition, particularly highlighting the significance of having openly gay actors and writers acknowledged in such a way.
Lamorne Morris, earning his first Emmy nomination for best supporting actor in a limited or anthology series for “Fargo,” was shocked by the news, exclaiming, “I was confident in my performance for sure. It’s only a few slots, but I’m glad I was recognized.”
Mark Duplass of “The Morning Show” emphasized the camaraderie among nominees, noting a shift in the tone of congratulations among fellow actors this year. “There has been this acceptance of ‘This is lovely. This is a lovely little award.’ But also, everyone is really struggling right now. And there’s been a beautiful kind of centeredness to it.”
Kali Reis of “True Detective: Night Country” celebrated making history alongside Lily Gladstone as the first two Indigenous women nominated for acting Emmys, proclaiming, “Once those doors get blown open, we are coming in deep!”
Nava Mau, the first transgender acting nominee in the limited or anthology series categories for her role in “Baby Reindeer,” expressed overwhelming joy and gratitude at her nomination, highlighting the collective fight of the trans community for recognition in various spaces.
The 2024 Emmy Awards are shaping up to be a celebration of talent, diversity, and hard work in the television industry. Stay tuned for more coverage and updates on this year’s nominees at https://apnews.com/hub/television.
