2020 Emmy Nominations Hits Record Number of Black Actors
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— Nicole Nichelle (@alamanecer) July 28, 2020
The phase by Emmy-nominated actress Issa Rae still remains true and holds more weight today.
The 2020 Emmy Nominations hit a record number of black actors who were nominated in various categories.
According to Variety, “102 acting nominees this year across lead, supporting and guest categories for drama, comedy and limited series/TV movie. Thirty-five of those slots went to Black actors.”
Fans have been raving over the nominations on social media.
Insecure, the HBO hit-show, is in the running for outstanding comedy series. Alongside the show’s nomination, Issa Rae earned a nomination for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series and Yvonne Orji for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series.
With her first-ever Emmy nomination, Zendaya, for her role as Rue Bennett in Euphoria, is nominated for outstanding lead actress in a drama series.
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In the category of outstanding lead actress in a limited series or movie, Kerry Washington is recognized for her character, Mia Warren, in Little Fires Everywhere. Powerhouse actresses, Regina King (Watchmen) and Octavia Spencer were all acknowledged in this category.
Include Mahershala Ali (Ramy), Thandie Newton (The Handmaid’s Tale), Samira Wiley (Westworld), Wanda Sykes (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Don Cheadle (Black Monday), Jeremy Pope (Hollywood) and so many more.
For the full list of the Emmy nominations, head over to Billboard.com.
The 72nd Emmy Awards, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, will broadcast Sunday, Sept. 20, at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT on ABC.
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