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9 Emmy Snubs That Left TV Fans Upset
Fans were shocked to discover that these nine stars did not receive 2021 Emmys nominations.
Series: The Mandalorian
Category He Should’ve Been Nominated For: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
What is The Mandalorian without The Mandalorian himself? While the thrilling Disney+ show received 24 nominations, fans were shocked when its titular character, played by Pedro Pascal, did not receive one.
Series: The Undoing
Category She Should’ve Been Nominated For: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
While Hugh Grant received a nomination for his role in the HBO Max series, justice was not served when it came to nominating Kidman for her stunning portrayal of his wife Grace in the crime thriller.
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John Boyega
Series: Small Axe
Category He Should’ve Been Nominated For: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
Boyega took center stage with his captivating performance as Leroy Logan, a forensic scientist who became one of the first Black British police officers, in the anthology series Small Axe. Not only did he deserve a nomination, but the entire anthology did too.
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Sarah Paulson
Series: Ratched
Category She Should’ve Been Nominated For: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Paulson’s delightfully twisted performance in Netflix’s eponymous psychological thriller and precursor to One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is one that needs to be seen to be believed. Cutting, sinister, and absolutely enthralling, Paulson definitely should’ve been included in this year’s nominations.
Series: The Falcon & The Winter Soldier
Category He Should’ve Been Nominated For: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
In The Falcon & The Winter Soldier, Mackie’s gripping depiction of superhero Sam Wilson and his internal conflict with taking up the title of Captain America was honest, empowering, and definitely deserved a nomination.
Series: Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist
Category She Should’ve Been Nominated For: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Levy’s cheerful performance as the lovable Zoey, who suddenly finds herself in a world full of song and dance, was the energy boost the world needed. Now, after the show’s cancelation, it’s even more frustrating for fans that she didn’t receive an Emmy nomination this year.
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Sebastian Stan
Series: The Falcon & The Winter Soldier
Category He Should’ve Been Nominated For: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Stan’s portrayal of the guarded, traumatized war veteran and supersoldier Bucky Barnes — as he learned to trust himself and find his place in the world — was both incredibly emotional and definitely nomination-worthy.
Series: The Underground Railroad
Category She Should’ve Been Nominated For: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
Mbedu’s compelling performance as Cora, a young woman escaping from slavery using the underground railroad, is raw, honest, and captivating from the very first scene and should’ve earned her a nomination.
Series: The Falcon & The Winter Soldier
Category They Should’ve Been Nominated For: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
Lumbly’s poignant portrayal of veteran and supersoldier Isaiah Bradley in The Falcon & The Winter Soldier was one of the show’s greatest heartbreaks and absolutely deserved a nomination.