Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg, The Studio
The longtime comedy duo expressed their elation to be nominated for their hit AppleTV+ show, which broke the record for the most nominations from a brand new comedy series with 23 nominations
"What the heck?!!" Rogen and Goldberg said in a joint statement to E! News. "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!”
Sheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary
Upon earning her fourth Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series nomination for her portrayal of Barbara Howard, Sheryl took to Instagram to express her gratitude.
"Oh my God," she said with a huge smile in a July 15 Instagram video. "You know, I'm so corny, but it never gets old to me and I just want to say thank you to everybody who had anything to do with voting for me and my name is included in those seven outstanding actresses. Wow, such great company. I'm very, very thankful once again and I appreciate it. I really appreciate your consideration."
Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
After her hit ABC series earned six more nominations, including a personal acting accolade for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy, Quinta wrote in a July 15 Instagram post, "Honored and proud :)."
Adam Scott, Severance
The Severance star, who recieved his second nomination for his portrayal of Mark Scout took to Instagram to celebrate the show's 27 nominations. Alongside screenshots of several of the accolades, Mark simply added, "Holy s--t!"
Connor Tomlinson, Love on the Spectrum
"Holy shite," Connor said in a video shared with E! News after being told the Netflix reality series nabbed five Emmys. "That's amazing."
The show's star broke out into dance before adding, "I feel like a leprechan on St. Patrick's Day."
Meanwhile, the show's co-creators Cian O'Clery and Karina Holden were similarly floored.
"We’re beyond excited Love on the Spectrum has been recognised with five Primetime Emmy nominations!" The pair wrote in a statement. "This series is a labour of love—for the incredible people who’ve shared their stories with us, and for the team who’ve worked with such care to bring those stories to life. A huge thank you to the Academy for recognising all the work and deep care that goes into making our show."
Pedro Pascal, The Last of Us
Pedro kept his reaction simple, resharing the news of his nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series to his Instagram Story July 15, along with the nods for his costars Bella Ramsey and Kaitlyn Dever.
Jean Smart, Hacks
"I'm thrilled," Jean wrote in an Instagram Story July 15. "I'm so proud of us. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!"
Christine Tremarco, Adolescence
“I am extremely honoured to be nominated, what a privilege this is!" Christine wrote in a statement July 15. "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."
Christine, who was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Anthology, went on to thank those who helped bring the smash Netflix hit to life.
"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," she continued. "I also want to send huge congratulations to Ashley Walters, Erin Doherty, Owen Cooper and Stephen Graham—you’ve been extraordinary.”
Ashley Walters, Adolescence
“This is such an honour," Ashley, who is up for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series, wrote in a statement. "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."
Indeed, Ashley couldn't believe how far he's come to get to this honor.
"It’s a testament to the power of perseverance," he continued. "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," Ashley added. "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.”
Javier Bardem, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
“I am deeply grateful for this nomination alongside the cast and filmmakers of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story," Javier wrote in a statement to E! News. "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.”
Jason Segel, Shrinking
“I am so thrilled to be recognized with such an amazing group of actors," Jason, who is up for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, wrote in a statement. "Even more, I am just so excited the show and my costars were nominated. We are a family here and it’s a really happy day for Team Shrinking!”
Owen Cooper, Adolescence
“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," Owen, who was just 14 while filming the nominated Netflix series, wrote in a statement. "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.
Owen, who made history as the youngest Emmy nominee ever, also went on to thank Netflix.
"For all their continued support to myself and my family," he added. "I would also like to congratulate all my fellow nominees in this category. I am buzzing and so looking forward to the ceremony.”
Adam Brody, Nobody Wants This
“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," Adam, who was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, wrote in a statement to E! News. "Thank you to the Television Academy for this recognition…it really means a lot to me.”
Brian Tyree Henry, Dope Thief
"Hot damn," Brian, who is up for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Anthology. "So grateful for this nomination and even prouder to share it with the dopest cast and crew I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with. Giving viewers mini panic attacks every week was made all the better because of the players. And that’s exactly what we did too, we played. Thank you. I’ll spend every breath praising and thanking you. What an incredible feeling."
"And Peter Craig. I live for you, sir," Brian continued. "Thank you for the world you created with, so much fullness and life for me to play in. I’ll follow you to the moon. And a truly deeper shoutout to my brother and best friend, Wagner. You made me a better human and spirit. I’m so grateful I get to share this walk of life with you. Thank you for existing the way you do. I love you brother."
Aimee Lou Wood, The White Lotus
While Aimee reposted several of her friends and family celebrating her, she could only say so much about the news when she posted in on her Instagram Story July 15, noting, "Wtf."
Gabby Windey & Robby Hoffman, Hacks
After her wife Robby earned a nod for her guest appearance on Hacks, Gabby took to Instagram to share her excitement.
"It's like we already knew right away tho!!!" Gabby wrote in a July 15 Instagram Story. "Congratulations to the funniest, most talented wife there ever was. So proud of you, baby!!!"
Meanwhile, Robby couldn't add much more but reposting the news along a slew of shocked emojis on her own page July 15.
Ayo Edebiri, The Bear
"Well I am just floored," Ayo, who made history with her third Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series nomination, gushed in a July 15 Instagram Story. "So unbelieveably honored and grateful. So much gratitude to everyone who made this happen, our cast, and our perfect, perfect BEAUTIFUL crew who make everything possible."
Leslie Bibb, The White Lotus
While she wasn't nominated herself, Leslie shared the love for her fellow The White Lotus stars, as Carrie Coon, Natasha Rothwell, Parker Posey, Jason Isaacs, Walton Goggins and Aimee Lou Wood swept nominations.
"Congrats to all my extremely talented friends," Leslie gushed in a July 15 Instagram Story. "On their well-deserved Emmy noms!"
She later added a photo of her packing on the PDA with partner Sam Rockwell, adding, "And congrats to my cookie. I am so proud of you."
Noah Wyle, The Pitt
“We are honored and overjoyed to be nominated by our peers for The Pitt," Noah, along with fellow producers John Wells and R. Scott Gemmill wrote in a statement. "It's truly a labor of love and couldn't happen without the extraordinary work of many talented collaborators. Our fantastic Los Angeles based team consists of over three hundred and fifty crew, cast, writers, directors, producers and local artisans. We are delighted and humbled to be nominated with our outstanding fellow nominees."
And in response to his Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series nomination, Noah added, "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.”
Bella Ramsey, The Last of Us
“I’m very grateful to have been recognised for my work on The Last of Us Season Two, alongside Pedro, Kaitlyn, Catherine, Jeffrey, Joe, and many of our incredible crafts team members," Bella wrote in a statement. "These nominations are for every member of crew who worked so tirelessly to create the perfect environment for our performances to flourish.”
Hannah Einbinder, Hacks
Hannah gave shoutouts to everyone from the HBO Max series that scooped a nomination, and of course expressed joy for her own nod for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
"Shoutout to my family," she wrote in a July 15 Instagram Story. "Hacks is only possible because of the best crew on planet Earth. Thank you. So insanely honored!"
Jake Gyllenhaal, Presumed Innocent
"Thank you to the Television Academy for this recognition," Jake, who was nominated for Oustanding Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series, said in a statement to E! News. "Also huge appreciation to the entire brilliant cast of Presumed Innocent, the expertise our incredible crew brought to work every day and to AppleTV+ for your support."
Naturally, Jake also didn't skimp on the opportunity to give sister Maggie Gyllenhaal's husband a nod.
"A special congratulations to my brother-in-law, Peter Sarsgaard," he added, "who was also nominated and ain’t half bad in the show either.”
Catherine O'Hara, The Studio
"I am thrilled for all the lovely people on the show," Catherine, who was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress, gushed in a statement to E! News, "and honored to be in their company. And I’m so happy Ron Howard and Martin Scorsese are finally getting some much deserved attention thanks to The Studio!”
Jason Isaacs, The White Lotus
“This is a bunch of cherries on the icing on the cake that was the gift of playing such a tortured and lonely human for the brilliant Mike White," Jason, who was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Timothy Ratliff. "I went on a journey that started in pure selfishness and ended in humility and bliss. I might have just done the same with today’s nomination—to be chosen by my peers to be listed alongside actors I admire so much feels surreal.”