68th Emmy Nominees: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

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Television Academy Throwback: Viola Davis
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At the 67th Emmy Awards, Viola Davis and Taraji P. Henson became the first two Black actresses to be nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Taking home the win for her role in How to Get Away with Murder, Viola Davis passionately advocated for more representation in her speech: "The only thing that separates women of color from anyone else is opportunity."

February 27, 2024
Television Academy Throwback: Jimmy Kimmel
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Jimmy Kimmel, the host of the 68th Emmy Awards, asks some of his friends to help him open the show, including James Corden, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, the cast of Modern Family, and more.

September 12, 2023
75th Emmy Nominations: Lead Actress In A Drama Series
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The nominees for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series are Sharon Horgan, Melanie Lynskey, Elisabeth Moss, Bella Ramsey, Keri Russell, and Sarah Snook.

July 12, 2023
Television Academy Throwback: Forrest Wheeler and Ian Chen
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Young actors Forrest Wheeler and Ian Chen spoke about diversity at the "Dynamic And Diverse" event. They hope their show Fresh Off the Boat and shows like Dr. Ken inspired other networks.

May 2, 2023
Television Academy Throwback: Viola Davis
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Insightful wisdom from Viola Davis on her 56th birthday.

August 10, 2021
72nd Emmy Nominations: Full Show
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Host Leslie Jones and presenters Josh Gad, Tatiana Maslany, and Laverne Cox announced the nominees for the 72nd Emmy Awards on July 28, 2020.

July 28, 2020
71st Emmy Awards: Backstage LIVE! with Terrence Howard & Taraji P. Henson
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Albert Lawrence speaks with Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson about the presenting at the Emmys.

September 22, 2019
71st Nominees: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
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The Nominees for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series are Emilia Clarke, Robin Wright, Viola Davis, Jodie Comer, Sandra Oh, Laura Linney, and Mandy Moore.
September 17, 2019
71st Emmy Nominations: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama
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The nominees for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series are Emilia Clarke, Jodie Comer, Viola Davis, Laura Linney, Mandy Moore, Sandra Oh, and Robin Wright.
July 16, 2019
70th Emmy Nominees: Outstanding Limited Series
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The Nominess for Outstanding Limited Series are Genius: Picasso, Godless, Patrick Melrose, The Alienist and The Assassination of Gianni Versace:American Crime Story.

September 12, 2018
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