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Emmys: The Breakout Stars of 2022

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Sep 08, 2022 12:54 AM
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Sarah Niles

The Ted Lasso actress is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.


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The Yellowjackets Cast

Showtime breakout Yellowjackets scored a whopping seven nods, with two going to Christina Ricci and Melanie Lynskey (a first-time nominee!). The series is also up for Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series, Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series and Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series.


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Jerrod Carmichael

The comedian earned three Emmy nominations for both his HBO special Rothaniel and his Saturday Night Live hosting gig.


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Sydney Sweeney

Sydney Sweeney scored not one, but two acting nominations. She's up for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role on Euphoria, and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for The White Lotus.


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The White Lotus Cast

Speaking of The White Lotus...Sydney wasn't the only star whose performance impressed the Television Academy. The breakout HBO series is nominated for 20 total Emmys, with Murray Bartlett, Jake Lacy, Steve Zahn, Connie Britton, Jennifer Coolidge, Alexandra Daddario and Natasha Rothwell all receiving acting nods. 


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Abbott Elementary Cast

Quinta Brunson, Janelle James, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Tyler James Williams are all nominated in their respective acting categories.


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Quinta Brunson

Quinta in particular has a lot to celebrate at this year's Emmys, as she's not only nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, but also Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series and Outstanding Comedy Series (as an executive producer).


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The Squid Games Cast

Squid Games stars Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, Lee Yoo-Mi, Jung Ho-yeon and Oh Yeong-su all received their first-ever Emmy nominations.


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Himesh Patel

The Station Eleven star is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.


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Lizzo

Lizzo's Prime Video series Watch Out for the Big Grrrls scored the singer her first-ever Emmy nomination: Outstanding Competition Program. The show itself is also up for five other Emmys, including Outstanding Casting and Directing for a Reality Program.


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The Dopesick Cast

The Hulu limited series earned 14 Emmy nominations, including first-time nods for Kaitlyn Dever, Peter Sarsgaard and Will Poulter. 


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