Sofía Vergara just reached another career milestone.
The Griselda star received a 2024 Emmy nomination on July 17 for her portrayal of real-life drug lord Griselda Blanco in the Netflix miniseries. (See the complete list of nominees here.)
With this recognition, Vergara—who is up for Lead Actress in a Limited Series alongside Jodie Foster (True Detective: Night Country), Brie Larson (Lessons in Chemistry), Juno Temple (Fargo) and Naomi Watts (Feud: Capote vs. The Swans)—makes history as the first Latina to receive a nomination in this category. She previously received four Emmy nods for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series for her work in Modern Family.
“Wow. Griselda was my first dramatic role ever, and it took us 15 years to bring her to life," Vergara said in a statement to E! News. "I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who was a part of this series."
"I never dreamed that after Modern Family I would be able to work on something as special as Griselda," she continued. "I’m honored to be recognized alongside Jodie, Brie, Juno, and Naomi, incredible women who gave us incredible TV this year.”
In addition to Vergara, Under the Bridge's Lily Gladstone and True Detective: Night Country's Kali Reis—who were recognized in the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie category—also made history as the first indigenous women to ever receive an Emmy nod for acting.
For Vergara's role in Griselda, the 52-year-old underwent an hours-long physical transformation into the Colombian cocaine trafficker.
"I needed to disappear," she previously shared in E! News' exclusive behind-the-scenes video. "It was in Miami in the '70s and the '80s. Getting the look correct was very important to me."
"There are so many nuances to explore in terms of who she was—as a woman, as a mother, and, of course, as a drug lord who created one of the most profitable cartels in history," Vergara explained. "She was not as famous as someone like Pablo Escobar, but even he was scared of her at the time. She stood on her own."
For Vergara, it was ultimately about giving the most authentic performance possible.
"It is not about a glamorous life—it was often bloody and terrifying," she said of Blanco, who died in 2012. "In the world she came from, she did what she knew how to do."
Keep reading to see more stars react to their 2024 Emmy nominations.
The 2024 Emmys will air September 15 on ABC.
Selena Gomez, Only Murders in the Building
Upon hearing the news of her first Emmy nomination in the lead actress category, Selena wasted no time celebrating. The Only Murders in the Building star celebrated with a cake, and wrote a message on her Instagram Story July 17.
"I'm honored and insanely gratefuly for this," Selena wrote. "Thank you @onlymurdershulu for giving me Mabel."
Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live
Upon recieving his nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance on season 49 of Saturday Night Live, Bowen shared plenty of gratitude for the entire cast and crew behind the production on his Instagram.
"Every single person who works at @nbcsnl does the impossible every week, on most weeks in nine months out of the year!" Bowen wrote in a July 17 Instagram post. Cast crew writers departments are all the best of the best. Very honored to work with them and be the laughing bathtub lady of the group."
David Beckham, Beckham
"It’s a real honour for me and the whole creative team for BECKHAM to be recognised by the TV Academy," the soccer star wrote. "Making this series was such a personal journey, a love letter to football and my family. It has been overwhelming for me and Victoria that we have had such a warm and positive response to the series. I’m so grateful to the incredible team led by Fisher Stevens and also to all those people from my life and career who took part and who have played such an important role in my story.”
Laura Dern, Palm Royale
Laura Dern, who starred and executive produced the AppleTV+series, issued a statement on behalf of herself and fellow producer Jayme Lemons.
“Jayme and I are overjoyed by the Television Academy’s recognition of Palm Royale in so many important categories," Laura wrote. "We are immensely grateful to our Apple TV+ family and honored to be included in such esteemed company with our fellow nominees.”
Kristin Wiig, Palm Royale & Saturday Night Live
“What the," Kristin said in a statement. "Still in shock over here! I’m so happy for everyone that worked so hard on Palm Royale and SNL! And for all my fellow nominees!! Everyone at Apple, Lorne Michaels and the casts, writers, and crews!!! I can’t believe this.”
Sofia Vergara, Griselda
"Wow," Sofia wrote in a statement. "Griselda was my first dramatic role ever, and it took us 15 years to bring her to life. I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who was a part of this series. I could have never done this without my director Andres Baiz, my costar Alberto Guerra, Eric Newman and the full creative team, my partner and producer Luis Balaguer, Ted Sarandos, Bela Bajaria, and their team at Netflix, and all the amazing cast and crew."
And the America's Got Talent judge also nodded to her Emmy-winning roots.
"I never dreamed that after Modern Family I would be able to work on something as special as Griselda," she added. "I’m honored to be recognized alongside Jodie, Brie, Juno, and Naomi, incredible women who gave us incredible TV this year. Thank you to the Television Academy for this incredible honor!”
Andrew Scott, Ripley
“I feel so lucky to have been asked to take part in bringing Tom Ripley to life in this new way," Andrew wrote. "I worked with so many extraordinary people on this remarkable RIPLEY journey and I want to congratulate them and to thank our partners at Showtime and Netflix for their support. Being acknowledged alongside the extraordinary actors in this category makes this news all the more sweet. Grazie Mille!”
Gary Oldman, Slow Horses
“I am proud to be part of a team that today received 9 Emmy Award nominations, including one for myself. Our entire Slow Horses family try every day to make a quality show, and while we are doing it, we never think of prizes—which makes it so very gratifying to see the work recognized in so many areas. Our cast, director, writer, composer and each department and creative area lavish such careful talent and attentiveness, that is it amazing to see it all come together and to have the response we have had. As for me, I have always loved the quality of things you can see on television, and yes, the cliché’s are true, I am humbled to be added to the impressive list of others nominated today and in past years.”
Jamie Lee Curtis, The Bear
"A merry morning indeed," Jamie wrote in a July 17 Instagram post. "The team @thebearfx from words to sounds and everything visually in between are represented so beautifully with their record 23 @televisionacad nominations. The show is singular and it's beauty and power and truth and I'm honored to be a member of the creative family."
Matthew Broderick, Only Murders in the Building
“I was lucky and delighted to have a very good part on an extremely terrific show," Matthew—who was nominated for his guest appearance—said. "I got to work with some old friends and make some new ones, too. It’s very nice to get home from work with your face hurting from laughing. Thank you to everyone at Only Murders In The Building and especially to John Hoffman and my old dear friend Martin Short, you made me feel so welcome. Thanks to the Television Academy for this. I’m deeply honored and over the moon happy.”
Robert Downey Jr., The Sympathizer
“I share this nomination with the incomparable Director Park [Chan-wook], Hoa Xuande, Sandra Oh and my remarkably talented Vietnamese cast mates," RDJ wrote. "It was a privilege to participate in this extraordinary, cross-cultural project. I thank the Television Academy for acknowledging my five small parts within The Sympathizer’s larger whole.”
Lily Gladstone, Under the Bridge
“I am so touched by this nomination," Lily—who also recieved her first Oscar nomination in 2024—said. "I wholeheartedly share the honor with the stellar cast of Under the Bridge, who brought such deep compassion and unmatched talent to telling Reena Virk’s story. Every beating heart on screen gave so much of themselves to honor her legacy."
Lily finished by thanking her costars Vritika Gupta, Archie Panjabi and Riley Keough.
"I’d especially like to thank Vritika, Archie and Riley, I am so inspired by you all," she added. "Thank you to Quinn Shephard, Samir Mehta, Liz Tigelaar, Stacey Silverman, Gina Gammell and Riley Keough for bringing this story to light and being champions of radical empathy. I’m forever grateful to have been brought along for the journey.”
Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Only Murders in the Building
"Being apart of the Only Murders family has been such a joy," she said in a statement to E! News. "I’m overwhelmed with gratitude to be nominated for my first Emmy for a project that is so close to my heart. Thank you to the entire cast and crew for making it such a memorable experience. "
Julian Fellowes, The Gilded Age
“It is always an honour to be noticed by the Television Academy, and it is especially rewarding when a new show is selected," Julian—who wrote and created the series—said. "Six Emmy nominations for The Gilded Age is more than I could have dreamed of, and I am absolutely thrilled. They have provided a public recognition of the wonderful work of our cast and crew, all of them stars in my eyes, and I am so grateful for that.”
Juno Temple, Fargo
"This means the world," Juno wrote. "I'm so deeply grateful to FX, the whole cast and our amazing crew—working on was the most extraordinary, special experience. Noah Hawley is a goddamn genius."
Naturally, Juno nodded to her fellow castmates Lamonre Morris and Jon Hamm.
"I couldn’t be happier that the show, Jon and Lamorne were recognized as well," she added. "Dot’s journey is one of survival and pure love, and I’m eternally grateful I got to be part of bringing this story to life. Heck yeah!!"
Richard Gadd, Baby Reindeer
“I couldn’t have imagined in my wildest dreams when I was writing this show in my tiny flat during Covid that it would go on to have 11 Emmy nominations," Richard, who wrote and starred in the series, said in a statement. "I am so grateful to the academy for recognising this show. You have made a little boy from a tiny Scottish town‘s dreams come true and I am crying, with happiness, even as I write this. I would like to extend my thanks to Netflix, Clerkenwell, and all the wonderful cast and crew who worked on this show, as well as my team who are quite simply the greatest."
The comedian, who based the show somewhat on his own life, finished by thanking the charitable organizations who supported him during a rough time.
"I would also like to thank We Are Survivors for all their help in the charities space, as well as the Suzy Lamplugh Trust," he added. "Ten years ago I was down and out. I hope this is a reminder for anyone going through a hard time right now to keep going. There is light even in the darkest of rooms. Fight hard and you will find it.”
Jonathan Bailey, Fellow Travelers
“Playing Tim Laughlin was the experience of a lifetime, and I will carry him with me always," Jonathan said in a statement, also nodding to his costar Matt Bomber. "For this experience to be recognized in this way, and alongside Matt, my ultimate co-pilot, is truly a dream and an honor (alt: beyond my wildest dreams) It is not lost on me that this sort of recognition is rare. I’ve grown up savouring the minimal queer television and film on offer whilst battling problematic media and societal criticism of queer life. I have loved so many celebrated dramatic performances of gay characters but for Matt and I to be nominated together as gay actors feels like the sort of progress that would have made the world an easier place to grow up in."
He also sent love to the show's creator Ron Nyswaner and the entire cast, which included Matt, Allison Williams, Noah Ricketts, and Jelani Alladin
"For that I am grateful and so unbelievably proud," he continued. "Thank you to the TV Academy for this opportunity. I share this with Ron, Matt, Noah, Jelani, Allison, the entire Fellow Travelers family. And of course, with Tim and all the other angels who fought before us.”
Donald Glover & Francesca Sloane, Mr. & Mrs. Smith
"What is happening!" The show's creators wrote. "Thank you to the Television Academy! We really weren’t expecting this, but damn did we put in some work—it’s not every day you get to make something with a bunch of your best friends and it’s definitely not every day that it then receives love this way."
The duo did not shy away from giving everyone who brought the show to life their flowers, too—including Donald's costar Maya Erskine.
"We want to do a quick shout out to the people who deserve some recognition," the pair continued. "Jen, Vernon, Kara, Carina, and the entire Amazon team for your unwavering support in making this our way, Michael Schaefer (the muscle), Yariv and New Regency, Anthony 'I’ll never say no' Katagas (you’re the man), Kaitlin (the glue), Fam (the secret sauce), Hiro (the visionary), Christian (the heart), Carmen Cuba (queen), Doug, Karena, Amy, Christina, Steve, Carla, Adamma, Adanne, Yvonne, Julia, Schuyler, Kyle, Isaac, Kate and especially Greg, Dave, Gerry, Ruth, Madeline, Blair, Cody, Stephen Murphy, Pope and his amazing team, Nathan, Rob, Eric, Glen, Emile, all of our ridiculously talented guest stars, the rest of the tirelessly committed cast and crew, including and especially to all of the PAs and assistants. And most importantly, thank you to Maya for your generosity and incomparable genius in being our Jane. We love you all!"
Busy Phillipps, Girls5eva
"90 percent sure my pottery studio thinks someone I love just died because I yelled WHAT and then started sobbing when i got the text that GIRLS5EVA WAS NOMINATED FOR 2 EMMY AWARD," the star wrote in an emotional Instagram post. "CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FEARLESS LEADER @scardinoandsons AND ALL OF OUR WRITERS FOR THEIR NOMINATION FOR WRITING AND @sarabareilles FOR HER NOMINATION FOR BEST SONG FOR HER GENIUS SONG "MEDIUM TIME." A REMINDER THAT ALL 3 SEASONS OF THE BEST COMEDY YOU HAVEN’T WATCHED IS AVAILABLE ON NETFLIX SO GET INTO IT!!!!"
Carol Burnett, Palm Royale
“I am beyond surprised and thrilled with this lovely nomination. It’s an honor to share this category with the other truly gifted actors, and to be recognized alongside Kristen and the series. Thank you to the entire Palm Royale team and everyone at Apple TV+ for their support. I can’t believe this.”
Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer
“I mean, overwhelmed doesn’t really cover it," Jennifer—who starred alongside Richard Gadd in the Netflix series—wrote. "Astonished might be more apt! Thank you so much to the Television Academy for this incredible honour.I am so proud to be part of Baby Reindeer and to see it get 11 Emmy nominations is incredible; to also be nominated, and alongside some of my favourite actresses, truly is a dream come true. I can’t quite believe it.”
Tadanobu Asano, Shogun
“I am deeply honored to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for my role as Kashigi Yabushige in Shogun,"Tadanobu wrote. "I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to FX, creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, Hiroyuki Sanada, and the entire team for their unwavering support and vision. I am incredibly appreciative of the hard work and dedication of everyone involved in bringing this project to life. This recognition is a testament to our collective effort, and I am truly grateful.”
Aja Naomi King, Lessons in Chemistry
“I am so deeply honored to be nominated for an Emmy," Aja said. "It is difficult to put language to the abundance of emotion I feel right now but foremost in my mind is my deep gratitude. Gratitude to the Television Academy, the incredible Lessons in Chemistry cast and crew that I had the privilege to work alongside, and to every person who ever told me to keep going. Thank you.”
Lamorne Morris, Fargo
“Thank you to the Television Academy for finally recognizing all my hard work on New Girl!" Lamorne joked in a statement. "Although I believe it’s a lock, I do see I’m nominated alongside Robert Downey Jr. who stole my role in Tropic Thunder. My fellow nominees and I won’t let this slide.This is a great honor, and I couldn’t be more excited! Truly blessed to work with such a talented cast and crew!"
The first time Emmy nominee also added a specific shoutout to writer and director Noah Hawley
"Special thank you Noah for the opportunity and trusting me to bring Witt Farr to life!" Lamorne added. "Go Fargo!”
Nava Mau, Baby Reindeer
“I am at a complete loss for words," the actress wrote. "This morning is such an emotional rollercoaster filled with tears of joy over this recognition of my work, and for my humanity as a trans Latina woman."
Nava, who made history as the first Latina transgender actress to be nominated in her category, also included a note on what it means to her.
"Today is an affirmation of my existence and my journey as a working actor," she continued. "It is a dream come true and I am so humbled and deeply grateful for this nomination. Most importantly, I am thankful to my peers for not only bestowing me with this nomination, but celebrating this groundbreaking moment for the Trans community at large. I extend my endless gratitude and congratulations to Richard Gadd, Jessica Gunning, and my entire Baby Reindeer family. This has been the ride of a lifetime, and I am so deeply moved to be sharing this with all of you. Mil gracias y mucho amor a mi familia en México y San Antonio!”
Matt Bomer, Fellow Travelers
“It was such a nice surprise when I heard this morning," Matt wrote, noting his husband Simon Halls broke the news to him. "I didn’t know today was the day of the nominations. I was making coffee when Simon came in to tell me. I am incredibly grateful and thrilled that Jonny and Ron’s beautiful work was recognized as well. The fact that two out actors in a love story were recognized in this way is profoundly moving to me.”
Larry David, Curb Your Enthusiasm
Larry reacted to his nods—Outstanding Lead Actor and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series—in typical fashion.
“It warms my heart to see that misanthropy is finally being recognized as an art form," he said. “This is a sad day for actors everywhere. See? Anyone can do it!”
Holland Taylor, The Morning Show
Holland simply noted, “Amazing news like a breath of cool air as I’m slogging through this blazing NYC heat to do my matinee of N/A—about a 17 block hustle. Lucky, lucky me!”
Brie Larson, Lessons in Chemistry
“I am trying to find the words, but this thank you just feels so big," Brie said. "Thank you to the Television Academy for recognizing the talent, drive and passion of our Lessons in Chemistry team. To see so many departments lifted up is the greatest feeling. I am honored to say that I witnessed the most amazing people do the most amazing things. I am humbled by the world Bonnie Garmus and Elizabeth Zott has opened my heart to. And I am thrilled beyond belief that we get this chance to toast and eat together one last time. I’m the happiest woman in the universe.”
Lisa Henson, Jim Henson Idea Man
“Ron Howard and his amazing team at Imagine honored both my parents by telling their deeply personal story in such a heartfelt and creative way," Lisa—Jim Henson's daughter—wrote. "It is simply wonderful to see the filmmakers of Jim Henson Idea Man receive these nominations for the incredible effort and exceptional talent it took to produce this film."