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Emmys 2021: First-Time Nominees

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Jul 13, 2021 11:37 PM
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Anya Taylor-Joy

The multi-talented star received her first Emmy nod for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for The Queen's Gambit.


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Jason Sudeikis

The awards just keep coming in for Ted Lasso! Jason Sudeikis made his Emmy nomination debut for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his titular role on Ted Lasso.


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Regé-Jean Page

The Duke of Hastings landed his first Emmy nom for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Bridgerton.


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Kaley Cuoco

Kaley Cuoco received her first-ever Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for HBO Max's The Flight Attendant.


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Daniel Kaluuya

Daniel Kaluuya lands an Emmy nom for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for Saturday Night Live. 


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Yvette Nicole Brown

Yvette Nicole Brown is nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for A Black Lady Sketch Show. 


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J.B. Smoove

Funnyman J.B. Smoove is nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series in Quibi mystery series Mapleworth Murders. 


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Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Erivo stunned in Genius: Aretha, landing her an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.


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Keke Palmer

Keke Palmer is up for Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series with Turnt Up With The Taylors.


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Paul Bettany

Paul Bettany is nominated for Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for playing Vision on critically-acclaimed Disney+ mini-series, WandaVision.


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Elizabeth Olsen

The star is recognized for her turn as Wanda Maximoff in WandaVision alongside co-star Bettany. Elizabeth Olsen is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. 


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MJ Rodriguez

MJ Rodriguez already made history with her Lead Actress in a Drama Series nomination for Pose, marking a historic moment for trans lead stars.


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Carl Weathers

Carl Weathers is up for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for The Mandalorian. 


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Thomas Brodie Sangster

Thomas Brodie Sangster is recognized for his role on The Queen's Gambit in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie category.


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Moses Ingram

Moses Ingram lands an Emmy nom for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for The Queen's Gambit.


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Emma Corrin

Emma Corrin is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for portraying Princess Diana on The Crown.


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Josh O'Connor

After winning a Golden Globe for his role on The Crown, Josh O'Connor is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his turn as Prince Charles.


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Tobias Menzies

Tobias Menzies wows as Prince Philip in The Crown, and the actor is now nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. 


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Jonathan Majors

Rising star Jonathan Majors received an Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series nomination for Lovecraft Country.


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Jurnee Smollett

The Lovecraft Country star earned her first Emmy nom for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. 


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Evan Peters

Despite exiting mid-way through Mare of Easttown, Evan Peters a.k.a our Internet boyfriend landed his first Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for the HBO Max series.


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Julianne Nicholson

Mare of Easttown star Julianne Nicholson is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. 


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Michaela Coel

I May Destroy You creator Michaela Coel is nominated for a trio of awards—not bad for a first time Emmy nominee! Coel is recognized for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, as well as Directing and Writing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie. 


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Paapa Essiedu

Paapa Essiedu is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for I May Destroy You.


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