The 77th Primetime Emmy nominations sparked surprise with notable snubs, excluding Steve Martin, Diego Luna, and Keira Knightley. 'Squid Game' Season 2 and 'Yellowjackets' were also surprisingly absent, despite previous acclaim. While some shows like 'Only Murders in the Building' received nominations, key stars like Selena Gomez were overlooked, signaling a shift in Emmy voter preferences.
, which were quite surprising. Despite praise and previous wins, shows such as Poker Face, Black Doves, and Disclaimer did not receive key nominations, sparking debate about this year's most unexpected snubs.
With significant drama category nominations, Hulu's post-apocalyptic thriller "Paradise" probably defeated out earlier contenders like "Yellowjackets," "Squid Game," and "The Handmaid's Tale."
These are the most astounding and startling TV series and celebrities that were not nominated for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, as per a report by USA Today.
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Despite being the heart and soul of Hulu's popular mystery-comedy, Steve Martin and Selena Gomez were noticeably absent from this year's acting nominations.
Martin Short remains the only nominee from the trio, receiving his fourth consecutive nomination. The show has been an Emmy favorite since 2021, but this is the first time two of its main stars have been completely excluded.
Luna's performance in Disney+'s Andor received universal praise for its depth and intensity, but he was unable to break into the crowded Best Drama Actor category.
Interestingly, none of his talented co-stars, including Stellan Skarsgård and Genevieve O'Reilly, received any nominations.
While Andor received a Best Drama Series nomination, its lead actors were completely overlooked.
Many considered Knightley a front-runner after her captivating lead performance in Black Doves, Netflix's stylish British spy thriller.
Unfortunately, the show was completely shut out, with Knightley falling short in a category dominated by Slow Horses, another British espionage drama.
It's a tough blow, especially given that Black Doves was regarded as the year's best limited series.
The Netflix juggernaut made Emmy history in 2022, but lightning did not strike twice.
Squid Game Season 2, which premiered in December 2024, received no nominations, marking a stunning decline for a once-famous series. Fans had high hopes for another awards run, but the second chapter did not appear to resonate as well with voters.
Lyonne's quirky, charming detective Charlie Cale stole the show in Poker Face's first season, earning her a nomination.
Lyonne, however, was left out entirely in Season 2, despite the fact that the series received two other nominations, one of which went to guest star Cynthia Erivo. It's an odd omission, especially given that Lyonne's performance continues to anchor the show.
Yellowjackets, which dominated the conversation for the first two seasons, was nowhere to be found this year.
Melanie Lynskey, who had previously received acting nominations for her intense, multifaceted role, was also passed over.
It's the first time the show has received no nominations, which is surprising given its previous awards success and dedicated fan base.
While Jeff Hiller was nominated for Supporting Actor and the show for writing, star Bridget Everett was overlooked.
The comedy is entirely dependent on Everett's honest, emotionally charged performance, making her omission all the more perplexing. Many critics have referred to her as the show's heart, and with good reason.
Many people praised Apple TV+'s Disclaimer, directed by Oscar winner Alfonso Cuarón, as the best limited series of the year.
Cate Blanchett was nominated, and the show received a cinematography nod, but that was the extent of the recognition. Sacha Baron Cohen, a promising supporting actor, did not make the cut, and the show itself was passed over for Best Limited Series.
For the first time since 2012, NBC's The Voice received no nominations in the Best Reality Competition Series category. The long-running singing competition was surpassed by newer shows such as The Traitors.
It marks a surprising end to the show's years-long Emmy streak, possibly indicating that Emmy voters are shifting their preferences to newer formats.
No, despite previous nominations, Steve Martin was overlooked this year. Only co-star Martin Short received a nomination.
Surprisingly no. The Emmy-winning series did not receive any nominations for its second season.
