The 2016 Primetime Emmy Award nominations were announced Thursday, and some of our favorite actresses and actors have been nominated.
It looks as if Courtney B. Vance and Cuba Gooding Jr. both wowed the committee with their performances in The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, because they’re both nominated for Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie, along with Idris Elba for Luther. Viola Davis and Taraji P. Henson are battling it out again in the Lead Actress in a Drama Series category.
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“When we finished the incredible journey of creating this groundbreaking project, The People v. O.J. Simpson, we all knew we’d created something incredibly wonderful and special together!” Vance said about his nomination. “It was an opportunity of a lifetime to work with such a dream cast and to portray a man like Johnnie Cochran.
“To receive an Emmy nomination today is the continuation of this phenomenal journey and is indeed a true blessing and honor,” he continued. “I am overjoyed that my wife, my mother and children are here to enjoy this moment with me. Although the disease ALS has taken my mother’s ability to speak, I see joy and pride written all over her face right now. Being surrounded by my family—at this very moment—means everything to me!”
Below is the complete list of nominees, which includes Kerry Washington, Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Black-ish and Roots. The Primetime Emmys air Sept. 18.
Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Kyle Chandler: BloodlineRami Malek: Mr. RobotBob Odenkirk: Better Call SaulMatthew Rhys: The AmericansLiev Schreiber: Ray DonovanKevin Spacey: House of Cards
Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Claire Danes: HomelandViola Davis: How to Get Away With MurderTaraji P. Henson: EmpireTatiana Maslany: Orphan BlackKeri Russell: The AmericansRobin Wright: House of Cards
Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
Bryan Cranston: All the WayBenedict Cumberbatch: SherlockIdris Elba: LutherCuba Gooding Jr.: The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime StoryTom Hiddleston: The Night ManagerCourtney B. Vance: The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
Kirsten Dunst: FargoFelicity Huffman: American CrimeAudra McDonald: Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and GrillSarah Paulson: The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime StoryLili Taylor: American CrimeKerry Washington: Confirmation
Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Anthony Anderson: BlackishAziz Ansari: Master of NoneWill Forte: Last Man on EarthWilliam H. Macy: ShamelessThomas Middleditch: Silicon ValleyJeffrey Tambor: Transparent
Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Ellie Kemper: Unbreakable Kimmy SchmidtJulia Louis-Dreyfus: VeepLaurie Metcalf: Getting OnTracee Ellis Ross: Black-ishAmy Schumer: Inside Amy SchumerLily Tomlin: Grace and Frankie
Reality SeriesThe Amazing RaceAmerican Ninja WarriorDancing With the StarsProject RunwayTop ChefThe Voice
Variety Series
Comedians in Cars Getting CoffeeJimmy Kimmel LiveLast Week Tonight With John OliverThe Late Late Show With James CordenReal Time With Bill MaherThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
TV Movie
A Very Murray ChristmasAll the WayConfirmationLutherSherlock
Limited Series
American CrimeFargoThe Night ManagerThe People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime StoryRoots
Comedy Series
Black-ishMaster of NoneModern FamilySilicon ValleyTransparentUnbreakable Kimmy SchmidtVeep
Drama Series
The AmericansBetter Call SaulDownton AbbeyGame of ThronesHomelandHouse of CardsMr. Robot
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