These TV stars couldn’t be more excited about their Emmy nominations!
Emmy-winning father and daughter duo Ron Cephas Jones and Jasmine Cephas Jones announced the nominees for the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Tuesday (July 13) morning.
Ted Lasso becomes the most-nominated freshman comedy with 20 nominations, beating out Glee’s previous record of 19. Kaley Cuoco scored her first Emmy nomination with her role in Flight Attendant. Courteney Cox finally received her first Primetime Emmy nod for Friends: The Reunion. Plus, it looks like superhero series are getting more love than ever.
The winners will be announced at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards happening in September. Broadcasting live with a limited audience, the ceremony will be hosted by Cedric The Entertainer and will air on CBS and Paramount+ at 8PM ET/ 5PM PT on Sunday, September 19.
From historic nominations to surprise nods, see what this year’s nominees have to say:
Kaley Cuoco, Flight Attendant – Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
“I could never have dreamed of a moment like this… so surreal! I am so proud of the entire TFA cast and crew for each and every one of these Emmy nods. It is a massive team effort bringing a show like this to life and I’m so grateful to each person involved. Thank you to the Television Academy for this recognition. My heart is exploding!”
Regé-Jean Page, Bridgerton – Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
“It’s a joy to be seen. 12 @televisionacad Emmy nominations for the dazzling group of artists @bridgertonnetflix…And 1 happy, tired boy who gets to be part of it all. Thank you.”
Paul Bettany, WandaVision – Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Or Anthology Series or Movie
“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.”
Courteney Cox, Friends: The Reunion – Outstanding Variety Special, Pre-Recorded
“The one where we are incredibly grateful to the Academy for this honor and especially thankful for @mrbenwinston and his entire team for their outstanding achievement.”
Emma Corrin, The Crown – Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series)
“‘It Is Absolutely Essential That I See The Queen!’ Huge congratulations to my wonderful costar 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!”
Josh O’Connor, The Crown – Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
“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.”
Helena Bonham Carter, The Crown – Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama 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 Sh**’ 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.”
Tobias Menzies, The Crown – Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
“Thanks to the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for the Emmy nomination, and congratulations to all my fellow nominees, nice one!”
Giancarlo Esposito, The Mandalorian – Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
“I am deeply honored and completely overwhelmed with gratitude that comes with this recognition.
I am grateful to the Television Academy and all its members who champion the creative arts to uplift, inspire, educate and entertain.
Funny how when you least expect it, and are inspired by the LOVE and commitment to the craft, all your dreams come true!Thank you, Team Mandalorian! So inspired! So proud!”
Billy Porter, Pose – Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
“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!”
Don Cheadle, The Falcon And The Winter Soldier – Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
“thanks, well wishers. sorry, haters…i don’t really get it either. buuuuuuuuuut on we go …”
Hugh Grant, The Undoing – Outstanding Lead 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 [Kidman].”
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton – Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Or Anthology Series or Movie)
“Grateful for @leslieodomjr, @DaveedDiggs, @ARamosofficial, @Phillipasoo, @ReneeGoldsberry, Groffsauce, Tommy Kail, @ivoshando, everyone at Hamilton, and YOU. Grateful to make things for you.”
Leslie Odom Jr., Hamilton – Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Or Anthology Series or Movie
“I’m very thankful to the Television Academy for this acknowledgment! Reverberations from Lin-Manuel’s masterpiece continue to surprise and delight those of us that were lucky enough to be in the original company. So grateful for the support the film has received from audiences and the team at Disney+. What a morning!”
Renee Elise Goldsberry, Hamilton – Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Or Anthology Series or Movie
“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!”
Daveed Diggs, Hamilton – Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Or Anthology Series or Movie
“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?”
