The 2016 Emmy Nominations
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The 2016 Emmy Nominations

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The 2016 Emmy Nominations
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I would first like to point out the fact that there are many people of color nominated for acting roles. In fact, Aziz Ansari is the first South Asian actor to be nominated for a lead role. The entertainment world is looking a little more exciting with these noms and the awards from the Tonys, especially after the Academy Awards. Anyone remember #OscarsSoWhite??? I do.

1. Outstanding Drama Series

The Americans, Better Call Saul, Downton Abbey, Game of Thrones, Homeland, House of Cards, and Mr. Robot.

2. Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Claire Danes, Homeland; Viola Davis, How to Get Away with Murder; Taraji P. Henson (the queen of queens), Empire; Tatiana Maslany, Orphan Black; Keri Russell, The Americans; and Robin Wright, House of Cards.

3. Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Rami Malek (a.k.a. the love of my life), Mr. Robot; Kyle Chandler, Bloodline; Bob Odenkirk, Better Call Saul; Matthew Rhys, The Americans; Liev Schreiber, Ray Donovan; and Kevin Spacey, House of Cards.

4. Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Emilia Clarke, Game of Thrones; Lena Headey, Game of Thrones; Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey; Maura Tierney, The Affair; Maisie Williams, Game of Thrones; and Constance Zimmer, Unreal.

5. Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Jonathan Banks, Better Call Saul; Peter Dinklage (deserves this), Game of Thrones; Kit Harington, Game of Thrones; Michael Kelly, House of Cards; Jon Voight, Ray Donovan; and Ben Mendelsohn, Bloodline.

6. Outstanding Comedy Series

Black-ish, Master of None, Modern Family, Silicon Valley, Transparent, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and Veep.

7. Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

Ellie Kemper, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt; Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep; Laurie Metcalf, Getting On; Tracee Ellis Ross, Black-ish; Amy Schumer, Inside Amy Schumer; and Lily Tomlin, Grace and Frankie.

8. Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

Anthony Anderson, Black-ish; Aziz Ansari, Master of None; Will Forte, The Last Man on Earth; William H. Macy, Shameless; Thomas Middleditch, Silicon Valley; and Jeffrey Tambor, Transparent.

9. Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Anna Chlumsky, Veep; Gaby Hoffman, Transparent; Allison Janney, Mom; Judith Light, Transparent; Kate McKinnon, Saturday Night Live; and Niecy Nash, Getting On.

10. Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Louie Anderson, Baskets; Tituss Burgess (Titus Andromedon is a STAR), Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt; Andre Braugher, Brooklyn Nine-Nine; Ty Burrell, Modern Family; Tony Hale, Veep; Keegan-Michael Key, Key and Peele; and Matt Walsh, Veep.

11. Outstanding Variety Talk Series

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (Crackle), Jimmy Kimmel Live (ABC), Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO), Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS), Real Time With Bill Maher (HBO), and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon (NBC).

12. Outstanding Variety Comedy Sketch Series


Documentary Now! (IFC), Drunk History (Comedy Central), Inside Amy Schumer (Comedy Central), Key & Peele (Comedy Central), Portlandia (IFC), and Saturday Night Live (NBC).

The Emmy's will be broadcast September 18th and they will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. Check out the full list of nominations http://www.emmys.com/awards/nominees-winners. What television series or actors are you hoping will win?

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