Emmy Nominations 2026: Michelle Pfeiffer & More Stars React

Jul 08, 2026 - 22:16

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Emmy Nominations 2026: Michelle Pfeiffer & More Stars React

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TV's brightest stars have a reason to celebrate.

Especially after the 2026 Emmy Awards nominations were announced on July 8, revealing the actors, actresses and hit series that are nominated for a trophy at this year's 78th annual ceremony in September.

Presented by Emmy winners Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller (from The Bear and Widow's Bay, respectively), the star-studded list includes many of the performers who captivated fans over the past year with their dramatic acting chops and killer comedic timing. (See the full list of 2026 nominees here.)

Unsurprisingly, The Pitt—which won five Emmys last year, including Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Lead Actor for Noah Wyle and Supporting Actress for Katherine LaNasa—stands out from the crowd as 2026's most-nominated TV series with a whopping 25 nods.

Not only is Wyle once again up for Lead Actor in a Drama Series, seven supporting cast members—including Patrick Ball, LaNasa and Taylor Deardon, to name a few—were recognized for their heart-wrenching performances. (Wyle himself scooped up three nods, including for directing and producing the HBO Max series.)

Many other beloved and critically acclaimed shows were also well represented, with Hacks, Pluribus, The Diplomat and The Bear all nominated in multiple categories, including Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Comedy Series.

Today's announcement also marked a major milestone for several first-time Emmy nominees, like American Love Story's Sarah Pigeon and The Testaments' Chase Infiniti.

And because it's an honor just to be nominated (as the saying goes, right?), many performers and creators are speaking out and sharing their joy over being recognized for their hard work over the past 12 months.

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After Mariska Hargitay, who will go on to host the award show in September, received three nods for her documentary My Mom Jayne about her late mother Jayne Mansfield, the Law & Order: SVU star was "thrilled and deeply moved" by the reaction to her family passion project.

"It’s an emotional moment, because what feels most natural to say is, 'On behalf of my mom and myself, thank you.' I’m profoundly grateful to have this moment with her," the Emmy winner shared in a July 8 statement. "My gratitude also extends to my producer, the truly formidable Trish Adlesic, our nominated cinematographer Tony Hardmon, and the rest of my extraordinary team who shepherded this film into reality."

From Hacks' Hannah Einbinder to Abbott Elementary's Tyler James Williams, keep reading to see more stars' reactions to their freshly announced 2026 Emmy nominations.

Want to know who wins?

Then don't miss the 78th Emmy Awards live telecast from the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Monday, Sept. 14, starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT airing on NBC and streaming on Peacock.

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Lisa Kudrow, The Comeback

“This is a very big, very meaningful honor to be nominated for Valerie and for the writing Michael Patrick King and I did," the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy nominee said. "Huge."

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Michelle Pfeiffer, Margo's Got Money Troubles

After being nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, the actress shared, “I am so thrilled to be a part of this amazing show and it is an honor to be recognized along with my wonderful Margo family. Congratulations to all of the nominees today!”

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Brett Goldstein, Shrinking

"Ahhhhhhhhhh get the fxxx outta here!" the funny man joked of his Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy recognition. "This is so cool. What an absolute list of stone-cold legends to be a part of. So proud of my Shrinking family they are all so fxxxing good and it’s so lovely to see so many of them recognised by the academy. Proud to be a part of this thank you thank you thank you.”

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Carrie Coon, The Gilded Age

"I am honored to be recognized in a very tough category," the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama nominee reacted, "but more importantly, I am so proud of our remarkable company and the best crew in New York for their hard work, both lavish and subtle, which yielded eight nominations for The Gilded Age today—our most ever!”

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Chase Infiniti, The Testaments

How'd the rising star about nabbing her first-ever Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama?

“I truly cannot believe this but am so honored and grateful for this nomination," Infiniti said in a statement. "Thank you so much to the Television Academy for this moment. Thank you to Bruce, Warren, Elisabeth, the incredible team at Hulu, my cast and crew and everyone who touched this project. Playing Agnes has been a dream and to be nominated alongside Carrie, Rhea, Zendaya, and Keri is an honor. I’m still trying to find the words but thank but from the bottom of my heart.”

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Tyler James Williams, Abbott Elementary

"I’m so grateful to the Television Academy for this nomination," Williams shared following his nom for Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. "Playing Gregory has meant so much to me and getting to do it alongside this incredible cast and crew is something I’ll never take for granted. Thank you for this honor. I’m lucky to be a part of a show that continues to resonate with so many people."

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Hannah Einbinder, Hacks

The actress was over the moon after receiving her fifth nomination.

"Being recognized by my peers in this way is the cherry on top of the most creatively fulfilling experience of my life," the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series nominee said. "I'm unbelievably honored to be nominated alongside such talented women who I so deeply admire. And of course, I’m especially grateful to Paul W Downs, Jen Statsky, and Lucia Aniello for changing my life 6 years ago. Hacks forever!!!”

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Mariska Hargitay, My Mom Jayne

After the Law & Order: SVU star's documentary nabbed three noms, Hargitay was "thrilled and deeply moved" by the reaction to her family passion project.

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Jeff Probst, Survivor

"After 25 years and 50 seasons, recognition like this means as much as ever," Probst, who is once again up for Outstanding Host and Outstanding Reality Competition Show, said. "We're thankful to the Television Academy for this honor and to our fans, whose enthusiasm has allowed us to keep going on this amazing adventure. We're excited for what's still ahead!"

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Megan Stalter, Hacks

The "Prettiest Girl in America" can now add Emmy nominee to her resumé.

"I can't believe how lucky I am to receive this nomination and also be in the most special show with the most special people!" Stalter reacted after being recognized in the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy category. "I couldn't do any of this without my team, my incredible partner and God! I'm in shock, but also really deserve this because I'm so pretty!"

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Jason Segel, Shrinking

After receiving a nom for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy, Segel shared, "I’m really proud to be a part of this amazing team. Every single person pours their heart into making this show, and it is really special to know it is connecting with people.”

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Nikki Glaser, Nikki Glaser: Good Girl

The comedian's nod for Outstanding Variety Special was no joke.

"So I guess I was a Good Girl?" Glaser quipped in a statement. "I put everything I had into this special and so did Hulu and my entire team made up of dear friends, my partner, and the best crew and production team maybe ever assembled for a comedy special. Thank you to the Television Academy for this nomination. It already feels like a win for all of us, even though we would still like to win please."

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Charles Melton, Beef

Melton nabbed his first-ever Emmy nom in the Limited or Anthology Series category.

"Wow. In shock," he shared. "I feel so deeply grateful to the Television Academy for this nomination, as well as their recognition of so many in our BEEF family. Lee Sung Jin created a space in BEEF for me as an actor to explore identity, ambition, and belonging. I owe him an enormous debt of gratitude and share this nomination with him, our brilliant writers, directors, cast, and crew, and our partners at A24 and Netflix. Filming in Korea felt like coming home to the films that first inspired me. I want to give a special shoutout to Baker, the teamster who drove me to and from work every day. I can’t believe I’m being recognized alongside artists whose work I’ve long admired. It’s a great day."

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Nick Offerman, Margo's Got Money Troubles

“I am so powerfully grateful for these two pats on the back, for the many-splendored Margo’s Got Money Troubles," the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series nominee said, "thanks to the writing prowess of David Kelley, Eva Anderson and their team, but especially to shine some light on Death By Lightning, a resplendent production all sprung from the pen of Mike Makowsky. It’s the writing first.”

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Michael Urie, Shrinking

Urie, who previously won the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, reacted with, “To be nominated for an Emmy is a massive honor, but to be recognized for a second consecutive year alongside such an incredible group of actors - especially my brilliant castmate, Dr. Harrison Ford - is truly humbling. In some ways I feel like I didn’t even learn how to act in front of the camera until I met Harrison. He’s taught me so many things - mostly how cool it is to love acting."

The Ugly Betty alum added, "I share this nomination with our incredible cast, crew, directors, producers, and especially our writers; their dedication and brilliant scripts are the foundation of everything we do. Playing Brian continues to be the gift that keeps on giving, and I'm so grateful to continue to grow with and alongside him.”

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Richard Gadd, Half Man

The Emmy winner admitted he was "incredibly honoured and delighted" to be nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series and gave kudos to his costar Jamie Bell.

"Without his fearless, visceral and deeply nuanced work, I could not have given the performance that I did," Gadd said. "Acting alongside him was an honour and a privilege, and it will remain one of the greatest highlights of my career."

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Tom Pelphrey, Task

“I’m honored to be nominated," the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama nominee shared. "Very grateful to everyone who worked on Task, to HBO, and to the TV Academy. Congrats to all my fellow nominees.”

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Jonathan Pryce, Slow Horses

After being nominated for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series, the veteran actor recounted an epic story from his early days in show business.

"In 1976 I was appearing on Broadway in the play Comedians and I met Lee Strasberg," Pryce said in a statement. "I asked if he had any advice for a young actor on how to keep recreating a role during a long run. He paused briefly before saying 'You do it. It’s your job.'"

He continued, "Well, I’ve been doing my job for well over 50 years in the company of some wonderful co-workers and it continues to be a joy. Slow Horses and David Cartwright have been a part of that joy and I thank my peers for this nomination."

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Tom Colicchio, Top Chef

“It’s an incredible honor to see Top Chef acknowledged by the Television Academy," the longtime judge shared. "This is a reflection of the unwavering dedication of our producers, crew, and creative team, and we’re grateful that the show continues to earn the respect of our peers year after year.”

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Karolina Wydra, Pluribus

"Holy Smoke… is this real!!!??" the actress reacted to her Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama nod. "I am so deeply touched and grateful to the Television Academy for this honor and to be recognized alongside these beautiful actresses. I am living beyond my wildest dreams right now. First to work with the brilliant Vince Gilligan and now this massive validation of my work by my peers. Thank you to Apple TV and Sony for making this wildly original and thought-provoking show and saying yes to me."

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Richard Jenkins, DTF St. Louis

The Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series nominee said,

"I’m truly grateful that DTF St. Louis was recognized in so many wonderful ways this morning and I’m honored to be alongside so many talented performers this year."

He added, "A great deal of hard work from the cast and especially the crew went into this series and making something special. Steve Conrad’s vision guided all of it, and none of this happens without him. We all have a lot to celebrate, and I look forward to it.”

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Rufus Sewell, The Diplomat

“What a lovely and unexpected honour," the actor shared in reaction to his Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series nom. "I’m very grateful to the Television Academy, and genuinely delighted to be included in this list of incredible actors. Working on The Diplomat has been one of the great pleasures of my career, and I’m well aware of how lucky I am to get the chance at this stage to do stuff like this and even get paid for it. I’m thankful to Netflix, our writers and directors, cast and crew, but above all to the brilliant and Debora Cahn who made this happen."

Don't miss the Emmy Awards 2026 live telecast Monday, Sept. 14, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC and streaming on Peacock.