{"id":2494066,"date":"2026-07-08T21:30:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T21:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2494066"},"modified":"2026-07-08T21:30:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T21:30:41","slug":"the-2026-primetime-emmy-nominations-are-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/the-2026-primetime-emmy-nominations-are-here\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2026 Primetime Emmy Nominations Are Here"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It\u2019s the small screen\u2019s time to shine: This year\u2019s Emmy<\/a> nominations are here!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Previous winners Liza Col\u00f3n-Zayas of \u201cThe Bear\u201d and Jeff Hiller of \u201cSomebody Somewhere\u201d announced contenders for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on Wednesday morning, where they commended all the talent the television world has to offer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Last year\u2019s dominating drama, \u201cThe Pitt,\u201d topped the list with 25 total nominations for the medical nail-biter\u2019s sophomore season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Apple TV+ sci-fi \u201cPluribus\u201d was tapped for 18 nominations for its debut season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Also in the running in the drama sector are the \u201cGame of Thrones<\/a>\u201d spinoff \u201cA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,\u201d the political intrigue-filled series \u201cThe Diplomat,\u201d the spy saga \u201cSlow Horses\u201d and period piece \u201cThe Gilded Age.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“The Pitt” topped the nomination hauls with 25 total nods, following up a stellar first season.<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
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Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder were tapped for Outstanding Lead and Supporting Actress for the fifth and final season of HBO’s “Hacks.”<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
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In the comedy realm, \u201cHacks\u201d will take a bow with 24 nominations for its fifth and final season. If star Jean Smart wins the lead actress trophy, she\u2019ll have swept the category for every season of the HBO series.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Creepy comedy \u201cWidow\u2019s Bay\u201d will step into its first Emmys strong with 18 nominations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Other big titles in comedy include longtime favorites like \u201cAbbott Elementary\u201d and \u201cThe Bear\u201d along with newcomer \u201cMargo\u2019s Got Money Troubles.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The return of \u201cBeef\u201d and HBO\u2019s moody love triangle story \u201cDTF St. Louis\u201d led the one-season wonders in the limited series or anthology set.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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To be eligible, projects had to be released from June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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On Tuesday, \u201cLaw & Order\u201d icon Mariska Hargitay<\/a> was named as host<\/a> for the main ceremony, which will take place Sept. 14 at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles. An Emmy winner herself, the NBC veteran will be the award show\u2019s first female host in 15 years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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See the first pack of nominations here:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Drama Categories<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

Outstanding Drama Series<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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\u201cA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cYour Friends and Neighbors\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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Carrie Coon, \u201cThe Gilded Age\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Chase Infiniti, \u201cThe Testaments\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Keri Russell, \u201cThe Diplomat\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Rhea Seahorn, \u201cPluribus\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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Sterling K. Brown, \u201cParadise\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Gary Oldman, \u201cSlow Horses\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Rufus Sewell, \u201cThe Diplomat\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Noah Wyle, \u201cThe Pitt\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The sci-fi drama “Pluribus” will make its Primetime Emmys premiere with 18 nominations.<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
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The “Game of Thrones” spin-off “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” received nine nominations.<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

Outstanding Supporting Actress in Drama Series<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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Taylor Dearden, \u201cThe Pitt\u201d (HBO Max)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Fiona Dourif, \u201cThe Pitt\u201d (HBO Max)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Allison Janney, \u201cThe Diplomat\u201d (Netflix<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Katherine LaNasa, \u201cThe Pitt\u201d (HBO Max)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Sepideh Moafi \u201cThe Pitt\u201d (HBO Max)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Julianne Nicholson, \u201cParadise\u201d (Hulu)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Karolina Wydra, \u201cPluribus\u201d (Apple TV+)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Outstanding Supporting Actor in Drama Series<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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Patrick Ball, \u201cThe Pitt\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Billy Crudup, \u201cThe Morning Show\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Shawn Hatosy, \u201cThe Pitt\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Gerran Howell, \u201cThe Pitt\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Jack Lowden, \u201cSlow Horses\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Carlos Manuel Vesga, \u201cPluribus\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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Brittany Allen, \u201cThe Pitt\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Tal Anderson, \u201cThe Pitt\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Tina Ivlev, \u201cThe Pitt\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Miriam Shor, \u201cPluribus\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Merritt Wever, \u201cThe Gilded Age\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Shailene Woodley, \u201cParadise\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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Colman Domingo, \u201cEuphoria\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ernest Harden Jr., \u201cThe Pitt\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Jeff Hiller, \u201cPluribus\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Jeff Kober, \u201cThe Pitt\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Jonathan Pryce, \u201cSlow Horses\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bradley Whitford, \u201cThe Diplomat\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Comedy Categories<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

Outstanding Comedy Series<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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\u201cMargo\u2019s Got Money Troubles\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cOnly Murders in the Building\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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Quinta Brunson, \u201cAbbott Elementary\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ayo Edebiri, \u201cThe Bear\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Elle Fanning, \u201cMargo\u2019s Got Money Troubles\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lisa Kudrow, \u201cThe Comeback\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Matthew Rhys got an Outstanding Actor in a Comedy nomination for “Widow’s Bay” on Apple TV+.<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
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With five seasons under its belt, ABC favorite “Abbott Elementary” earned seven nominations this cycle.<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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Yahya Abdul Mateen II, \u201cWonder Man\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Steve Carell, \u201cRooster\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Matthew Rhys, \u201cWidow\u2019s Bay\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Jason Segel, \u201cShrinking\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Martin Short, \u201cOnly Murders in the Building\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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Dale Dickey, \u201cWidow\u2019s Bay\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hannah Einbinder, \u201cHacks\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Janelle James, \u201cAbbott Elementary\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kate O\u2019Flynn, \u201cWidow\u2019s Bay\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Michelle Pfeiffer, \u201cMargo\u2019s Got Money Troubles\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Megan Stalter, \u201cHacks\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Jessica Williams, \u201cShrinking\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series<\/strong> <\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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Colman Domingo, \u201cThe Four Seasons\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Paul W. Downs, \u201cHacks\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Harrison Ford, \u201cShrinking\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Nick Offerman, \u201cMargo\u2019s Got Money Troubles\u201d (Apple TV+)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Stephen Root, \u201cWidow\u2019s Bay\u201d (Apple TV+)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Michael Urie, \u201cShrinking\u201d (Apple TV+)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Tyler James Williams, \u201cAbbott Elementary\u201d (ABC)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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Jamie Lee Curtis, \u201cThe Bear\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Betty Gilpin, \u201cWidow\u2019s Bay\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Cherry Jones, \u201cHacks\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Laurie Metcalf, \u201cHacks\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kaitlin Olson, \u201cHacks\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lauren Weedman, \u201cHacks\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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Michael J. Fox, \u201cShrinking\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Brett Goldstein, \u201cShrinking\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hamish Linklater, \u201cWidow\u2019s Bay\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Christopher McDonald, \u201cHacks\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Rob Reiner, \u201cThe Bear\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Connor Storrie, \u201cSaturday Night Live<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Limited Series, Anthology or TV Movie Categories<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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\u201cLove Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“Shrinking” emerged with nine nominations for its third season.<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
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“Margo’s Got Money Troubles” from Apple TV+ scored eight nominations overall.<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie<\/strong> <\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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Claire Danes, \u201cThe Beast In Me\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Sally Field, \u201cRemarkably Bright Creatures\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Carey Mulligan, \u201cBeef, Season 2\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Sarah Pigeon, \u201cLove Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Sarah Snook, \u201cAll Her Fault\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie<\/strong> <\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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Jason Bateman, \u201cBlack Rabbit\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Charlie Hunnam, \u201cMonster: The Ed Gein Story\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Matthew Rhys, \u201cThe Beast in Me\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie<\/strong> <\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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Linda Cardellini, \u201cDTF St. Louis\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dakota Fanning, \u201cAll Her Fault\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Laurie Metcalf, \u201cMonster: The Ed Gein Story\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Joy Sunday, \u201cDTF St. Louis\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Youn Yuh-jung, \u201cBeef\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Constance Zimmer, \u201cLove Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie<\/strong> <\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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Jason Bateman, \u201cDTF St. Louis\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Richard Gadd, \u201cHalf Man\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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David Harbour, \u201cDTF St. Louis\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Richard Jenkins, \u201cDTF St. Louis\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Charles Melton, \u201cBeef\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Nick Offerman, \u201cDeath by Lightning\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Outstanding TV Movie<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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\u201cPeople We Meet on Vacation\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cRemarkably Bright Creatures\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cTom Clancy\u2019s Jack Ryan: Ghost War\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Variety, Nonfiction and Reality TV Categories<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

Outstanding Variety Series<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe Daily Show\u201d (Comedy Central)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cJimmy Kimmel Live!\u201d (ABC)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cLast Week Tonight With John Oliver\u201d (HBO Max)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cThe Late Show With Stephen Colbert\u201d (CBS)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cSaturday Night Live\u201d (NBC)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-recorded)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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\u201cDave Chappelle: The Unstoppable\u201d (Netflix)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cThe Muppet Show\u201d (Disney+)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cNikki Glaser: Good Girl\u201d (Hulu)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cTaylor Swift<\/a>: The Eras Tour \u2014 The Final Show\u201d (Disney+)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cWicked: One Wonderful Night\u201d (NBC)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Outstanding Variety Special (Live)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Starring Bad Bunny\u201d (NBC)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201c83rd Annual Golden Globes\u201d (CBS)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201c68th Annual Grammy Awards\u201d (CBS)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201c78th Annual Tony Awards\u201d (CBS)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Outstanding Reality Competition Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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\u201cDancing With the Stars\u201d (ABC)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cRuPaul\u2019s Drag Race\u201d (MTV)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cThe Traitors\u201d (Peacock)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe American Revolution\u201d (PBS)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cMr. Scorsese\u201d (Apple TV)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cThe Yogurt Shop Murders\u201d (HBO Max)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cSean Combs: The Reckoning\u201d (Netflix)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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\u201cJohn Candy: I Like Me\u201d (Amazon<\/a> Prime Video)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cMarty, Life Is Short\u201d (Netflix)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cMel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!\u201d (HBO Max)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cMy Mom Jayne: A Film by Mariska Hargitay\u201d (HBO Max)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cOcean With David Attenborough\u201d (National Geographic)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Best Structured Reality Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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\u201cAntiques Roadshow\u201d (PBS)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cDiners, Drive-Ins and Dives\u201d (Food Network)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cLove Is Blind\u201d (Netflix)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cQueer Eye\u201d (Netflix)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Best Unstructured Reality Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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\u201cAmerica\u2019s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders\u201d (Netflix)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cLove on the Spectrum\u201d (Netflix)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cRuPaul\u2019s Drag Race: Untucked\u201d (MTV)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cSummer House\u201d (Bravo)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cWelcome to Wrexham\u201d (FX)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Host for a Reality\/Competition Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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RuPaul Charles, \u201cRuPaul\u2019s Drag Race\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Alan Cumming, \u201cThe Traitors\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kristen Kish, \u201cTop Chef\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ariana Madix, \u201cLove Island USA\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Jeff Probst, \u201cSurvivor\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Animated Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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\u201cBob\u2019s Burgers\u201d (Fox)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cRick and Morty\u201d (Adult Swim)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cSmiling Friends\u201d (Adult Swim)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cSouth Park\u201d (Comedy Central)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cStar Wars: Visions\u201d (Disney+)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n