It’s that special time of year again.
The nominations are in for the 2025 Emmy Awards, marking an exciting day for many people in Hollywood. Tuesday morning saw Running Point actress Brenda Song and What We Do in the Shadows alum Harvey Guillén join forces to announce this year’s nominees ahead of the 77th Emmy Awards ceremony.
Some of the day’s most celebrated titles include Severance, The Penguin, The Pitt, and The White Lotus. So what did the stars have to say about it? Among the actors in contention for an Emmy this year are vets like Noah Wyle, Adam Scott, and first-time nominees such as Kristen Bell and Adolescence star Owen Cooper. Reactions ranged from appreciative joy (Kathy Bates) to downright hilarious (Seth Rogen).
See how television’s biggest stars reacted to their Emmy nominations below.
Kristen Bell and Adam Brody on ‘Nobody Wants This’.
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Kristen Bell, Nobody Wants This (Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series)
Celebrating her first-ever Emmy nomination, Bell shared a photo of herself and Nobody Wants This writer and creator Erin Foster reacting to their nominations. “Finding out I was nominated for an Emmy – finding out @erinfoster was nominated for an Emmy!!!!,” she captioned the Instagram post.
Adam Brody, Nobody Wants This (Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series)
“Nobody Wants This has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career and I’m so grateful to be one small part of this extraordinarily talented and collaborative cast and crew. Thank you to the Television Academy for this recognition… it really means a lot to me.”
Kathy Bates, Matlock (Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series)
“I am deeply grateful to the Television Academy for this honor. My heartfelt thanks to CBS – to George, Amy, and David – for believing in us every step of the way on this beautiful journey and for being such delightful people to work with. Every day on set is a gift thanks to the dedication, talent, and friendship of our incredible cast and crew. And darling Jennie – thank you for seeing those of us who feel unseen, for not abandoning me, and for trusting me with Matty’s complex story. This nomination really belongs to you…what a joy it has been for all of us to pour our hearts into bringing your Matlock to life.”
Bella Ramsey, The Last of Us (Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series)
“I’m very grateful to have been recognized for my work on The Last of Us Season Two, alongside Pedro, Kaitlyn, Catherine, Jeffrey, Joe, and many of our incredible crafts team members – these nominations are for every member of crew who worked so tirelessly to create the perfect environment for our performances to flourish.”
Kaitlyn Dever, The Last of Us (Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series)
“I am mind blown. This is a stacked category filled with women I really admire. Getting nominated for my role on this show is really such a gift. Thank you, HBO, your dedication to supporting the folks that work for you is unmatched. Thank you, Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, for putting your trust in me. Thank you to everyone involved in making The Last of Us. I love you!”
Ike Barinholtz, Kathryn Hahn, Chase Sui Wonders and Seth Rogen in “The Studio”.
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Seth Rogen, The Studio (Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series)
“What the heck?!! We never thought this would happen. What do we even say? Uh… thanks to our parents, our agents, our publicists, our preschool teachers, our managers, The Television Academy, our assistants, and Apple? Or do you only say that stuff if you win? Oh no! We’re already blowing it. Um… no comment!”
Javier Bardem, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie)
“I am deeply grateful for this nomination alongside the cast and filmmakers of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. This important story is a complex and difficult one to tell, but I am proud of the humanity we brought to each character. Immense thanks to Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan and Netflix for their bold vision, and to my extraordinary co-stars, Cooper, Nicholas and Chloe, for your trust and vulnerability.”
Noah Wyle, The Pitt (Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series)
“I’m overjoyed that the nominations were spread across all the different departments as it reflects our collective effort. A heartfelt congrats to all my fellow nominees. I’m humbled and grateful.”
Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller in Adolescence.
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Owen Cooper, Adolescence (Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie)
“Wow, getting a nomination for anything is unreal, I feel extremely privileged to have received this nomination, alongside so many amazing talents in this industry. Just wow!!
Thanks to all the cast and all the incredible crew. I wouldn’t have been able to perform as I did without every single one of them. Thank you to Erin Doherty, Ashley Walters, Christine Tremarco and Faye Marsay, under the amazing direction of Phil Barantini, and brilliant writers Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham as well as the incredible producers Jo Johnson, Hannah Walters, Mark Herbert, Warp Films and Plan B.
A huge thanks to Netflix, for all their continued support to myself and my family. I would also like to congratulate all my fellow nominees in this category.
I am buzzing and so looking forward to the ceremony.”
Stephen Graham, Adolescence (Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie)
“It is such a privilege to have received this nomination, and a huge congratulations to my fellow nominees. I am, on a personal note, over the moon but more importantly, could not be prouder of, and happy for, the entire team that made Adolescence. We wanted to create a show that started an important conversation and in doing so hold up a mirror up to our society. The success of the show and its global reach has exceeded all our expectations and is an honour to be a part of.
A huge congratulations also goes to my fellow nominees, Phil, Jack, Owen, Stephen, Ashley, Christine and Erin. And a special mention and thanks to Jack Thorne, Philip Barantini and Netflix as well as our incredible producers Jo Johnson, Hannah Walters, Mark Herbert, Emily Feller, Warp Films and Plan B. Finally, I thank from the bottom of my heart, our wonderful and TALENTED crew – without them this project wouldn’t have been possible.”
Erin Doherty, Adolescence (Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie)
“It is an absolute honour to receive this nomination amongst such a richly talented year of nominees. To my fellow nominees, I have to say how much I respect and admire your work. I also have to shout out and congratulate Ashley Walters, Christine Tremarco, Owen Cooper, Stephen Graham. I am so proud to be on this trip with you!
Thank you, Phil Barantini, for your phenomenal direction and Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne for your flawless words. To the legendary producers Jo Johnson, Hannah Walters, Mark Herbert, Warp Films and Plan B- I will be forever grateful to you for letting me be a part of this piece of work.
Lastly, a gigantic thank you to the academy and Netflix for all your continued support- it truly means the world. Mind. Blown. No more words!”
Ashley Walters, Adolescence (Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie)
“This is such an honor. This nomination means the world to me — not just as recognition, but as a reminder of how far I’ve come. It’s for everyone who stood by me through the highs and the lows, who believed in me when I needed it most.
It’s a testament to the power of perseverance. Dreams are important — but it’s the hard work, the setbacks, the growth, and the consistency that make them real.
Five years ago, this felt out of reach. Today, I’m incredibly proud — not just for myself, but to stand alongside a group of artists I admire deeply. What we made together is something I’ll carry with me forever, and to see it acknowledged on this level is truly special.
Thank you to the Emmys for this nomination. To my wife and kids — thank you for grounding me and giving me purpose. To my family and friends, for being my foundation. To my team, who’ve worked tirelessly behind the scenes. And to the entire cast and crew — thank you for your brilliance and your heart.
This moment is for all of us.”
John Turturro, Severance (Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series)
“I am honored to be invited to the party especially because my castmates Britt, Zach, Tramell, and Adam were acknowledged along with our show’s fearless leaders, Ben and Dan. “
Erica Henningsen as Ginny, Steve Carell as Nick, Tina Fey as Kate, Colman Domingo as Danny, Will Forte as Jack, and Marco Calvani as Claude on ‘The Four Seasons’.
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Colman Domingo, The Four Seasons (Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series)
“I knew it was time to have a little fun and flex my comedy muscles. Who knew it would be with the heavyweights such as Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Will Forte, and Marco Calvani? This nomination is for all of us, because every comedian can tell you, you can’t be funny alone. You need some wonderful people to play off of. And I am tremendously blessed. I am grateful to the legendary Alan Alda for the film that is so beloved by my company and Tina Fey, Tracey Winfield and Lang Fisher for inviting me in to play. Four Seasons is a cozy gift of comedy that we all knew we needed and audiences around the world have been showing such love. We get started to Season 2 very soon! I can’t wait.”
Alan Cumming, The Traitors (Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program)
“I’m so happy to be nominated again to prove it wasn’t a fluke last year! But also because I genuinely feel the show is getting better and it’s so great to be honored in this way for something I so love doing and with a bunch of people who work so hard and really care about the quality of their work. And I get to swan around in crazy outfits in my beloved Scotland. What could be better?”
Robby Hoffman, Hacks (Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series)
“This is really something else for a kid like me.”
Carrie Coon on ‘The White Lotus’.
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Carrie Coon, The White Lotus (Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series)
“Mike White’s singular vision will be well-represented on Emmy night and that speaks to the strength of our ensemble. What a thrill it is to celebrate my castmates Aimee, Parker and Natasha as well as three other artists I admire, including my friend and double-nominee Julianne Nicholson.”
Ruth Negga, Presumed Innocenct (Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie)
“I feel thrilled – it truly takes a village and I have such thanks to the incredible hard work cast and crew on Presumed Innocent. I feel gratitude to be nominated for an Emmy, and in this category with such incredibly talented artists.”
Rob Delaney, Dying For Sex (Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie)
“Beyond honored to be a part of such a brilliant show and to have it recognized by our peers. All credit to Kim Rosenstock and Liz Meriwether for their magnificent scripts that brought Molly and Nikki’s story to life. Working on such rich material with this exceptional cast, including Michelle, Jenny, Jay, Esco, Sissy was a dream come true.”
Kathryn Hahn, The Studio (Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series)
“I am beyond tickled to be nominated for this role in The Studio, with these humans. Seth and Evan, thank you for seeing me for the soulless art-killer that I’ve always been. And thank you to the hair and makeup and wardrobe and nails of Maya Mason for doing half the work for me. This has been a total joy and I’m so proud to be one of the gazillion recognitions. The company I’m in, in this show and in this category, are my heroes. And also, I must shout out my beautiful coven on Agatha All Along – so proud of our work. I’m currently in Dublin raising a 2nd pint and literally looking at a rainbow. Wow thank you!!!!!!!!”
Julianne Nicholson, Paradise (Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series) and Hacks (Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series)
“I am truly honored to be nominated for both of these wonderful shows. The chance to play such polar opposite characters was a total thrill. Congratulations to all the nominees this morning and especially my castmates on Paradise and Hacks.
Liza Colon-Zayas on ‘The Bear’.
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Liza Colón-Zayas, The Bear (Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series)
Liza Colón-Zayas celebrated her second Emmy nomination in a video shared to Instagram, telling followers, “I am beside myself. Thank you to everyone who supported me, again. And to the Academy.”
She also shared that nomination day coincidentally fell on her birthday, adding, “This is the best birthday ever!”
Christine Tremarco, Adolescence (Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie)
“I am extremely honoured to be nominated, what a privilege this is! I am just delighted, and so proud to be part of the amazing team behind Adolescence. The aim of Adolescence was to initiate an important conversation and seeing how deeply it has resonated with people, has gone beyond anything I could have anticipated. It has been an honour to be part of something so impactful. This recognition is a true testament to everyone’s passion and hard work.
I want to thank the incredibly talented Stephen Graham and Hannah Walters Jack Thorne and Philip Barantini, Jo Johnson and Netflix along with Warp Films and Plan B – this project would not have been possible without them. I also want to send huge congratulations to Ashley Walters, Erin Doherty, Owen Cooper and Stephen Graham —you’ve been extraordinary.”
Patricia Arquette, Severance (Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series)
“Allow me to dispatch my coffee cup against the wall! I’m shocked and grateful for this nomination. I’m humbled to be considered in the company of my peers in this category. I’m full of cheer to get to work with the incredible cast of Severance in this year of Our Lord 2025. And I raise salutations to Adam and Britt, John, Tramell and Zach for their nominations! It brings me feelings of folly and nimbleness! I’m fortunate to work with great directors who are so full of wiles like Ben Stiller and Jessica Lee Gagné! And I am grateful to Dan Erickson for weaving the beguiling and bewildering world that is Severance.” – Harmony Cobel
Martin Scorsese, The Studio (Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series)
Over on Instagram, Francesca Scorsese shared dad Martin Scorsese’s hilarious reaction to being nominated for playing himself in the pilot episode of The Studio.
Francesca Scorsese shares dad Martin Scorsese’s reaction to being nominated for an Emmy for “The Studio”.
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Merritt Wever, Severance (Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series)
“All my thanks to the Television Academy. It’s an honor to be recognized alongside these performers and a gift to work with the tremendous cast and crew of Severance.”
Joe Pantoliano, The Last of Us (Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series)
“I was on MTA taking advantage of my $8.50 senior citizen discount when my agent Barry McPherson called while I was still on the train to tell me. Knowing four of the five nominees, one including me, intimately is thrilling. I’m so proud of everyone and grateful to Pedro for making me look good.”
Michael Urie, Shrinking (Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series)
“I already have the best job in the world, but to be recognized alongside titans of the industry (including and especially my fellow cast mates Harrison, Jason and Jessica) is next-level-thrilling. It’s an honor to be an actor and get paid to depict the human condition. And the fact that I get to do it with the cast, crew, writers, and directors of Shrinking – each and every one of them are geniuses – makes it even better. I’m so proud to be nominated alongside Jeff, Bowen and Coleman – and also Ebon, Ike and Harrison, even though they’re straight.”
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The 77th Emmy Awards, which will be hosted by Nate Bargatze, air Sunday, Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS.
