Nominations for the 78th Emmy Awards brightened up the Wednesday morning for dozens of actors, writers, directors and below the line creatives whose work was recognized by the TV Academy, including Brett Goldstein who had a characteristically profanity-laden reaction to his nomination for “Shrinking.”
“Ahhhhhhhhhh get the f–k outta here! This is so cool. What an absolute list of stone-cold legends to be a part of. So proud of my Shrinking family they are all so f–king good and it’s so lovely to see so many of them recognised by the academy. Proud to be a part of this thank you thank you thank you,” he said in a statement.
His “Shrinking” co-star Jason Segel was more composed.
“I’m really proud to be a part of this amazing team. Every single person pours their heart into making this show, and it is really special to know it is connecting with people,” he said in a statement.
Chase Infiniti, who is “still trying to find the words” for her best actress nomination for “The Testaments,” was elated.
“I truly cannot believe this but am so honored and grateful for this nomination. Thank you so much to the Television Academy for this moment. Thank you to Bruce, Warren, Elisabeth, the incredible team at Hulu, my cast and crew and everyone who touched this project,” Infiniti said in statement. “Playing Agnes has been a dream and to be nominated alongside Carrie, Rhea, Zendaya, and Keri is an honor. I’m still trying to find the words but thank but from the bottom of my heart.”
The nominations also made a significant impact on Nick Offerman, who scored double nominations for his roles in “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” and “Death By Lightning,” “two pats” for which he is “powerfully grateful.”
“I am so powerfully grateful for these two pats on the back, for the many-splendored ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles,’ thanks to the writing prowess of David Kelley, Eva Anderson and their team, but especially to shine some light on ‘Death By Lightning,’ a resplendent production all sprung from the pen of Mike Makowsky. It’s the writing first,” Offerman said in a statement.
Read more responses from nominees for the 78th Emmy awards below:
Tom Pelphrey, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, “Task”
“I’m honored to be nominated. Very grateful to everyone who worked on “Task”, to HBO, and to the TV Academy. Congrats to all my fellow nominees.”
Hannah Einbinder, Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series, “Hacks”
“What can I say? Being recognized by my peers in this way is the cherry on top of the most creatively fulfilling experience of my life. I’m unbelievably honored to be nominated alongside such talented women who I so deeply admire. And of course, I’m especially grateful to Paul W Downs, Jen Statsky, and Lucia Aniello for changing my life 6 years ago. Hacks forever!!!”
Nick Offerman, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, “Death By Lightning”
“I am so powerfully grateful for these two pats on the back, for the many-splendored ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles,’ thanks to the writing prowess of David Kelley, Eva Anderson and their team, but especially to shine some light on ‘Death By Lightning,’ a resplendent production all sprung from the pen of Mike Makowsky. It’s the writing first.”
Tyler James Williams, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, “Abbott Elementary”
“I’m so grateful to the Television Academy for this nomination. Playing Gregory has meant so much to me and getting to do it alongside this incredible cast and crew is something I’ll never take for granted. Thank you for this honor. I’m lucky to be a part of a show that continues to resonate with so many people.”
Mariska Hargitay, Outstanding Documentary Or Nonfiction Special,
“My Mom Jayne: A Film By Mariska Hargitay”
“I’m thrilled and deeply moved by these nominations. It’s an emotional moment, because what feels most natural to say is “On behalf of my mom and myself, thank you.” I’m profoundly grateful to have this moment with her. My gratitude also extends to my producer, the truly formidable Trish Adlesic, our nominated cinematographer Tony Hardmon, and the rest of my extraordinary team who shepherded this film into reality.”
Nikki Glaser, Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) and Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special, “Nikki Glaser: Good Girl”
“So I guess I was a Good Girl? I put everything I had into this special and so did Hulu and my entire team made up of dear friends, my partner, and the best crew and production team maybe ever assembled for a comedy special. Thank you to the Television Academy for this nomination. It already feels like a win for all of us, even though we would still like to win please.”
Jonathan Pryce, Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series, “Slow Horses”
“In 1976 I was appearing on Broadway in the play ‘Comedians’ and I met Lee Strasberg. I asked if he had any advice for a young actor on how to keep recreating a role during a long run. He paused briefly before saying “You do it. It’s your job”
Well, I’ve been doing my job for well over 50 years in the company of some wonderful co-workers and it continues to be a joy. Slow Horses and David Cartwright have been a part of that joy and I thank my peers for this nomination.”
RuPaul Charles, Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Reality Competition Program, “RuPaul’s Drag Race”
“This wonderful news comes as we are filming the 19th season of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race.’ We are all extremely grateful for the love, the freedom and the employment. On behalf of our brilliant, lovely cast and crew, thank you to the Television Academy for 11 gag-worthy nominations. Everybody say love!”
More to come …
