On Tuesday, The Good Place star D’Arcy Carden and actor Ken Jeong announced the nominees for the 2019 Emmy Awards.
Some of the nominees we’ll be rooting for at this year’s Emmys include Ava DuVernay’s highly praised When They See Us, Beyoncé’s Homecoming, FX’s Pose and stars like Viola Davis, Billy Porter, and Jharrel Jerome.
The Primetime Emmy Awards air on Sunday, September 22. You can find the full list at www.emmys.com.
01
Don Cheadle
Cheadle landed a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his turn as Mo Monroe in Showtime’s Black Monday.
02
Anthony Anderson
Along with Cheadle, Anderson landed recognition in the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series category for his role as Johnson family patriarch Andre “Dre” Johnson on Black-ish.
03
Viola Davis
Davis could take home another Emmy after earning a nomination for her starring role in ABC’s How To Get Away With Murder.
04
This Is Us
NBC’s tearjerker This Is Us landed a nomination for Outstanding Drama Series.
05
Pose
This Is Us is up against FX’s Pose for Outstanding Drama Series. The show became an instant hit when it premiered last summer.
06
Billy Porter
Pose star Billy Porter earned a nomination for his role on the series as Pray Tell.
07
Sterling K. Brown
Brown is gunning for his third Emmy award, again earning recognition for his role as Randall Pearson on This Is Us.
08
Laverne Cox
Cox landed a nomination for her turn as Sophia Burset on Netflix’s Orange Is The New Black. She’ll compete in the Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series category.
09
Phylicia Rashad
Rashad was nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her guest appearance on This Is Us.
10
Cicely Tyson
Cicely Tyson also landed a nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her role on How To Get Away With Murder.
11
Giancarlo Esposito
Esposito earned a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role on AMC’s Better Call Saul.
12
Glynn Turman
Turman’s role as Nate Lahey Sr. on How To Get Away With Murder earned him a nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.
13
Ron Cephas Jones
Jones could be set to snag his second Emmy for his turn as William Hill on This Is Us. The actor landed a nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.
14
Ava DuVernay
DuVernay’s When They See Us earned a number of Emmy nominations including Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special. The series also landed a nomination for Outstanding Limited Series.
15
Michael K. Williams
The cast of When They See Us landed a number of nominations. Michael K. Williams earned a nom for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series for his turn as Bobby McCray.
16
Asante Blackk
Blackk also landed a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series.
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He Attended LaGuardia High School in Manhattan
Like Omar Epps, Marlon Wayans, Wesley Snipes, Nicki Minaj and others, Jharrel attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, where he continued to hone his craft as an entertainer.
18
Mahershala Ali
Mahershala Ali also earned a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for his turn as Wayne Hays in HBO’s True Detective.
19
Niecy Nash
Nash’s portrayal of Delores Wise in When They See Us was a memorable performance, so it’s no surprise that she landed a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie.
20
Aunjanue Ellis
Ellis was another actor who gave an incredible performance in When They See Us. Her portrayal of Sharon Salaam earned her a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie.
21
Marsha Stephanie Blake
Marsha Stephanie Blake gave an awesome performance as Linda McCray and the Emmys noticed. She earned a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series.
22
Beyoncé
Beyoncé’s Netflix special Homecoming could land the singer an Emmy. The special received a number of nominations including Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special.
23
Maya Rudolph
Rudolph earned an Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series nomination for her appearance on The Good Place.
24
The Daily Show With Trevor Noah
The Daily Show earned a nomination for Outstanding Variety Talk Series.
25
RuPaul
RuPaul’s Drag Race landed a number of nominations including Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program, Outstanding Competition Program, and Outstanding Directing for a Reality Program.
26
Queer Eye
Netflix’s heartfelt and light-hearted Queer Eye earned multiple nominations including Outstanding Structured Reality Program and Outstanding Directing for a Reality Program.
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Nailed It
The series earned a nomination for Outstanding Competition Program.
28
Surviving R. Kelly
Lifetime’s eye-opening limited docuseries Surviving R. Kelly earned a nomination for Outstanding Information Series or Special.
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When They See Us
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RuPaul’s Drag Race
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Aretha Franklin Singing On Muhammad Ali Variety Special
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Angela Bassett
Bassett earned a nomination for Outstanding Narrator for her work on The Flood.
