71st Emmy Nominations: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama

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Television Academy Throwback: Viola Davis
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At the 67th Emmy Awards, Viola Davis and Taraji P. Henson became the first two Black actresses to be nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Taking home the win for her role in How to Get Away with Murder, Viola Davis passionately advocated for more representation in her speech: "The only thing that separates women of color from anyone else is opportunity."

February 27, 2024
Television Academy Throwback: Sandra Oh
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Actress Sandra Oh attended An Evening with Shonda Rhimes and Friends in 2012, where she spoke on the progress made in the industry throughout her career, specifically for LGBTQ+ and Black characters. Oh emphasized the continued need for change in the representation of the Asian community.

December 5, 2023
Television Academy Throwback: Whose Dance Is It Anyway
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Choreographer Mandy Moore hosted an evening of dance celebrating the Television Academy's Choreography Peer Group in 2017.

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75th Emmy Nominations: Lead Actress In A Drama Series
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The nominees for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series are Sharon Horgan, Melanie Lynskey, Elisabeth Moss, Bella Ramsey, Keri Russell, and Sarah Snook.

July 12, 2023
75th Emmy Nominations: Lead Actress In A Comedy Series
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The nominees for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series are Christina Applegate, Rachel Brosnahan, Quinta Brunson, Natasha Lyonne, and Jenna Ortega.

July 12, 2023
75th Emmy Nominations: Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
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The nominees for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie are Lizzy Caplan, Jessica Chastain, Dominique Fishback, Kathryn Hahn, Riley Keough, and Ali Wong.

July 12, 2023
75th Emmy Nominations: Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
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The nominees for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie are Taron Egerton, Kumail Nanjiani, Evan Peters, Daniel Radcliffe, Michael Shannon, and Steven Yeun.

July 12, 2023
75th Emmy Nominations: Lead Actor In A Comedy Series
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The nominees for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series are Bill Hader, Jason Segel, Martin Short, Jason Sudeikis, and Jeremy Allen White.

July 12, 2023
75th Emmy Nominations: Lead Actor In A Drama Series
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The nominees for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series are Jeff Bridges, Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk, Pedro Pascal, and Jeremy Strong.

July 12, 2023
75th Emmy Nominations: Reality Competition Program
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The nominees for Outstanding Reality Competition Program are The Amazing RaceRuPaul's Drag RaceSurvivorTop Chef, and The Voice.

July 12, 2023
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