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Emmy Awards 2024: Nominations Highlight New Faces and Diversity

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The Emmy Awards, the premier event for American television, has just announced this year's list of nominees for the second ceremony of 2024. This year’s awards bring surprises and historic moments, showcasing exceptional talent and productions.


Selena Gomez: First Nomination for Best Actress in a Comedy Series

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One of the standout surprises this year is Selena Gomez's nomination for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in "Only Murders in the Building." This marks the first time the actress and singer has received an Emmy nomination, signifying a significant milestone in her television career. The series, which blends mystery and humor, has captivated both audiences and critics, with Gomez's performance being a notable highlight.


Sofía Vergara: First Latina Nominated for Best Lead Actress in a Limited Series

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Another historic moment is Sofía Vergara's nomination for Best Lead Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology, or TV Movie for her role in "Griselda." Vergara becomes the first Latina to be nominated in this category, emphasizing the growing diversity in television productions and the importance of representing different cultures and stories on screen.


Awards Ceremony Date and Context

The Emmy Awards ceremony is scheduled for September 15, 2024, honoring productions released between June 1, 2023, and May 31, 2024. This will be the second ceremony of the year; the first took place in January and considered projects aired between June 1, 2022, and May 31, 2023. The awards presentation, initially set for last September, was postponed due to the actors' strike that took place from July to November 2023.


Main Nominations List


Best Drama Series:

- The Crown

- Fallout

- The Gilded Age

- The Morning Show

- Mr. and Mrs. Smith

- Shogun

- 3 Body Problem

- Slow Horses


Best Actress in a Drama Series:

- Jennifer Aniston, The Morning Show

- Carrie Coon, The Gilded Age

- Anna Sawai, Shogun

- Imelda Staunton, The Crown

- Reese Witherspoon, The Morning Show

- Maya Erskine, Mr. and Mrs. Smith


Best Actor in a Drama Series:

- Walton Goggins, Fallout

- Hiroyuki Sanada, Shogun

- Dominic West, The Crown

- Idris Elba, Hijack

- Donald Glover, Mr. & Mrs. Smith

- Gary Oldman, Slow Horses


Best Comedy Series:

- Abbott Elementary

- The Bear

- Curb Your Enthusiasm

- Hacks

- Only Murders in the Building

- Palm Royale

- Reservation Dogs

- What We Do in the Shadows


Best Actress in a Comedy Series:

- Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary

- Ayo Edebiri, The Bear

- Selena Gomez, Only Murders in the Building

- Maya Rudolph, Loot

- Jean Smart, Hacks

- Kristen Wiig, Palm Royale


Best Actor in a Comedy Series:

- Matt Berry, What We Do in the Shadows

- Larry David, Curb Your Enthusiasm

- Steve Martin, Only Murders in the Building

- Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building

- Jeremy Allen White, The Bear

- D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Reservation Dogs


Best Lead Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology, or TV Movie:

- Jodie Foster, True Detective: Night Country

- Brie Larson, Lessons in Chemistry

- Juno Temple, Fargo

- Sofía Vergara, Griselda

- Naomi Watts, Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans


With a list of nominees that celebrates diversity and talent across various categories, the Emmy Awards 2024 promises to be an unforgettable night, filled with tributes and well-deserved recognitions. Stay tuned for more updates and get ready for a ceremony full of excitement and celebration of the year's best television productions.

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