Laurence Fishburne, #FreeRayshawn
"It's a great honor to be nominated along with my fellow cast members Stephan and Jasmine. Given the current focus on police reform in our country, I find #FreeRayshawn to be very timely and thought provoking. It is both an entertaining and important series and my gratitude goes out to Antoine Fuqua, Seith Mann and the team at Quibi and Sony Television for supporting it from start to finish. "
Uzo Aduba, Mrs. America
"I am grateful to be nominated for my work in Mrs. America, and for the life of someone as remarkable as Shirley Chisholm to have been seen. This spot of sunshine, during a time of unequal measure, means so much today, and to share the nomination with my fellow cast mates is just icing on an already well frosted cake. Thank you, Academy!"
Giancarlo Esposito, The Mandalorian
"I am completely blown away as I wasn't aware nominations were being announced today. This double nomination for Better Call Saul and The Mandalorian comes as the most delightful, overwhelming surprise. I am honored to be recognized by the Television Academy, and want to give thanks to my Better Call Saul and The Mandalorian families whose tireless work I am continually in awe of. I am in gratitude for this incredible honoring."
Ron Cephas Jones, This Is Us
"What a humbling feeling to be recognized by the academy once again for my work on This Is Us. It's been a privilege to work with this talented cast and crew. This show is one that keeps on giving and I'm forever grateful to be a part of it. Big congrats to my on-screen son, Sterling K. Brown and Phylicia Rashad on their nominations."
Pharrell Williams, The Black Godfather
"It's an honor to share the legend of Clarence Avant, a man who has never stopped fighting for social justice in entertainment, athletics and politics. His impact on culture connects us all. Thank you to the TV Academy and thank you to the incredible Nicole Avant, Reginald Hudlin and Netflix for sharing the story of The Black Godfather."
Jim Parsons, Hollywood
"Well, this is a really sweet surprise in the middle of a really weird time in the world - thank you to the Television Academy! I'm very moved to be listed alongside such talented actors, and am eternally grateful that Ryan Murphy gave me the chance to be a part of HOLLYWOOD and to work with such an immensely gifted group of people - the whole experience was about as good as it gets and I know how fortunate I was to have taken this journey."
Matthew Macfadyen, Succession
"I'd just like to say, from the bottom of my heart, and on behalf of my beloved fellow actors, thank you. Thank you for the chicken."
Jeremy Strong, Succession
"It's hard to put into words how much this means to me. Being recognized at this level in the company of so many Giants is an indescribable honor. It is something I have hoped for, impossibly, my whole life. The bar is so high on television right now - there is so much genuine and brilliant work, so much fellow talent that I am in awe of - that I feel humbled and proud to be able to contribute a single sound to this great symphony of my peers. Congratulations to the whole Succession family. But mainly, #teamkendall."
Alan Arkin, The Kominsky Method
"THIS IS THE BEST NEWS I'VE HAD SINCE GETTING LOCKED UP IN THE HOUSE FIVE MONTHS AGO."
The Duffer Brothers, Stranger Things
"Wow, what a start to the day! Thank you so much to the Academy for this incredible honor, and for continuing to show such amazing support for Stranger Things. It took an army of passionate, talented artists to bring season 3 to life, and we're particularly thrilled to see so many of our behind-the-scenes artists -- sound, VFX, editors, music, and stunts -- recognized for their amazing work. From all of us on team Stranger -- thank you!!"
Padma Lakshmi, Top Chef
"How exciting that Top Chef is nominated again this year! So proud of our entire cast and crew that continue to work so hard on our beloved show. Thank you to the Academy, for also nominating me again in the host category. I am beyond humbled."
RuPaul, RuPaul's Drag Race
"Thank you Television Academy. I am humbled and grateful to work with the best queens, cast, and crew in television. In the face of a global pandemic, they persevered to complete this exceptional season with style, innovation and grace. Hearing how our show continues to bring joy and light to so many during this dark time has been the greatest gift of all. Together with World of Wonder and VH1, I dedicate these nominations to anyone who has been told you're too queer, too black, or too different to achieve your dreams."
Tituss Burgess, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. The Reverend
"This one strikes differently. It's been a rough year for all of us. This honor is about more than acknowledgement. It's about motivation to be my most authentic self so I can create authentic work. This news has lifted me in ways I did not anticipate! Much love and gratitude to the Academy and my Kimmy family."
Rachel Brosnahan, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
"I'm grateful for the continued love for all corners of our Maisel family. I wish so much that we could be together to celebrate today but this (and some zoom cocktails) will certainly hold us over until we can get the band back together. The company we get to keep across these categories is insane. Thank you to the TV Academy!"
Christina Applegate, Dead to Me
"I'm so proud of my wonderful friends @lindacardellini and @thelizfeldman and the entire cast and crew of @deadtome. These are strange times. Sad times. But it's nice to have some good news. Much love"
Meryl Streep, Big Little Lies
"Thank you!!! I am very honored to be in the company of such gifted women, who have helped us all get through this screen centered moment in time!"
Don Cheadle, Black Monday
Dylan McDermott, Hollywood
"I was absolutely stunned! What an honor it is to be nominated again! I couldn't be more thrilled! Thank you to the Television Academy for recognizing me and to Ryan Murphy and my Hollywood family."
Paul Mescal, Normal People
"I am so utterly honored to have been included in the nominations list today alongside such immense actors I have admired from afar. Normal People was created by a huge cast and crew who deserve so much recognition for their incredible work. Most importantly I want to thank my amazing friend and brilliant co-star Daisy Edgar-Jones as the show would not have got the extraordinary response without her electric performance."
Michael Douglas, The Kominsky Method
"There's not a lot of good news these days, so I was honored to receive the nomination from my fellow academy members. An opportunity to acknowledge the wonderful writing of Chuck Lorre and Al Higgins; a spectacular cast led by Alan Arkin, who makes me look good, and the strong support of Netflix. Thank you all!"
Kerry Washington, Little Fires Everywhere
Helena Bonham Carter, The Crown
"I am thrilled to receive an Emmy nomination. Margaret was a gift of a part and was a dream job. This is icing on the most full fat delicious cake I've ever eaten. Also given these past few months I have become ever more grateful to my television. It has been my window to the world. And I'm so thankful to the parts that television are now offering to women. We all know middle age is when we get interesting and it's so great that stories are being made where we are invited to lead rather than retire to being the mother or grandmother in the background....women of all ages and color have never had it better Thank you Telly!"
Cate Blanchett, Mrs. America
"My sincerest thanks to the Television Academy for recognizing Mrs. America, a series and story that is not only meaningful to me but deeply resonant to the times in which we live–times we hoped to illuminate by examining our past. It has been an extraordinary honor to collaborate with such brilliant minds as John Landgraf and Gina Balian at FX and my fellow Executive Producers, Stacey Sher, Coco Francini, Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, and Dahvi Waller. I am equally indebted to our incredible cast and crew. In a year filled with groundbreaking television storytelling and performances, it is humbling to be recognized."
Schitt's Creek
"Schitt's Creek has been nominated for a total of ~fifteen~ #Emmys," a tweet from the show read. "We are currently trying to process this news. Thank you."