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6 days ago
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Bela Bajaria on Which Emmy Nominee She Texted First and One Giant 'Disappointment' of a Snub
While still in the construction phase, the new Netflix campus in New Jersey might want to dedicate a bit more square footage to its trophy case. On Tuesday morning, Netflix received 120 nominations for the 2025 Emmy Awards. That's a ton, only outdone by the combination of HBO and Max (now HBO Max, again) — so first place may be a bit up for debate. This is all temporary anyway: Bela Bajaria vs. Casey Bloys (and maybe Matt Cherniss) won't really be decided until Sept. 14. More from The Hollywood Reporter But What if "Balloon Boy" Wasn't a Hoax? First-Time Nominee Cooper Koch Is "Devastated" Over Emmy Snubs for Two of His 'Monsters' Co-Stars Emmys: Listen to 66 Nominees on THR's 'Awards Chatter' Podcast The Hollywood Reporter caught up with the Bajaria a few hours after the Emmy nominees came out. She's a busy woman, and 44 nominated shows make for a hell of a lot of text chains; read on to find out which Netflix nominee Bajaria messaged first, what show was her snubbiest snub, and if four nods for The Residence is making her second guess the decision to cancel the one-and-done whodunit series. *** What is your reaction to this morning's results? Look, I'm so happy and proud to have 120 nominations. But for me, really, the amazing thing is it's also across 44 titles and 14 different programming categories. Why that's also important and I'm excited about it — you know, we always aim for excellence in television across every different kind of category, because we know audiences love everything from animation to live to docs to unscripted to drama to comedy to limited to stand-up… To have those all being recognized — that work with all that talent across all of those categories is really exciting and rewarding. I also love it when we work with this incredible talent who are first-timers, right? This is where they get their first Emmy nomination. And to have the range from somebody like [15-year-old Adolescence star] Owen Cooper — [Adolescence] is actually the first thing that he's done, to having first-time nominations for people like Javier Bardem (Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story) and Adam Brody and Kristen Bell (both for Nobody Wants This) and Stephen Graham (Adolescence), who have such a long body of work, such an extensive body work, and then this is their first nomination. That is really rewarding and exciting for us. You can't exactly send Owen champagne… (Laughs) Yes, exactly. He's gonna get a nice sparkling apple cider or something. Where were you when the nominations came in? We do a really great, I think, really fun thing with the team. Many of us, get together in the home theater downstairs on Netflix. It's PR and the awards team and marketing and executives and everybody from all over, cross-functionally. And we all sit in that room and we all cheer together — it's so fun. We're either on the phone or live-texting our nominees as they get their news, which is so great. It's a really fun thing because there's a lot of people, cross-functionally, who work so hard on these — who care so much. Because I think the one thing that is lost sometimes is like, we greenlight something, you champion it, you believe in it… You're in this journey through all of these shows and the launch and — everybody's invested, and so it's really great to kind of do that together in that way. Who was your very first outgoing text to? OK, you're keeping me honest here. I'm actually looking at my texts for you…My first one was to Kristen Bell. My early ones were Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, Adam Sandler (Adam Sandler: Love You), Deb Cahn for The Diplomat — so it kind of went a little bit of like, you know, what [categories were] announced sort of early on — Charlotte Jones for America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders. And then I did sort of a group one to to the Adolescence team, because we're on a group chain. How do you not make Beyoncé your first text? You for that — everyone would understand. (Laughs) Yes, exactly. I should just wait [for her category]. Never underestimate Queen Bey. Not surprised by Beyoncé Bowl nomination…I bet on Beyoncé all day long. You probably were right to start with Kristen Bell over Sandler. She's responsible enough to actually be awake and ready for her day. (Laughs) Yes, yes. Ryan Murphy was right in there because Ryan had lots for Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story… So you fell back to second place vs. HBO and Max — you guys seem to swap slots each year… Well, look, there's two different things. They have the combination right of two different things, right? It's Max plus HBO, which gets them [an advantage]. We play a different game in the sense that we have so many members and an audience with lots of different tastes and moods, and we want to make sure that we have great programming in all of those areas, right? We know that people love to watch The Diplomat, Adolescence and America's Sweethearts, right? And many of those people also, you know, watch (steampunk animated series) Arcane. We're just in a different — we just sort of look at what we're doing, right? We're also trying to do something that no one has ever done before — you know, making film and TV all around the world across as many genres, like all over the world in so many languages…we're just doing it different. We're one Netflix. Did any specific Netflix Emmy 'snubs' bother you more than others? If Emmy nominations are supposed to be really about excellence in storytelling and something that is so amazing that people watch and talk about and love, and have the quality and acting and writing and directing and cultural impact, the one I'm disappointed about is that the world's biggest show, Squid Game, did not get recognized. Obviously, it made Emmy history also already, but a show in Korean, made in that way so authentically, has become the biggest show in the world, and to be so groundbreaking in storytelling and just the cultural global impact it had. That's the one to me that would be the disappointment for all the talent involved. The news of the cancellation came to us just two weeks ago — would you have rather that decision not be made public ahead of nominations? No, I don't really look at when the news or not the news…I think was is great is — we love The Residence. We championed it, we made it. Uzo [Aduba] has been part of the Netflix family for a long time and has been recognized before for awards. So, she gave an incredible performance. Not surprised at all by her nom. We thought that she would and should absolutely get it. So, to me, that's great, that work. That work was completed and people loved it, and she was amazing and then gets recognized for it. That's great. That, to me, doesn't change kind of the story. And moving forward, it's like, 'Isn't it great that we made this, she was incredible and she got recognized.' I know a lot of factors go into a cancellation, but does getting four Emmy nominations make you second guess that decision? No, because I always knew she'd be recognized. Will Netflix campaign for a canceled show as hard as it would for one that is ongoing? We're gonna support— yeah! I mean for her and the show, like, we did — of course. Here's the thing: I think what people forget is, like I said before, we developed it, we championed it, we really marketed — we did all of the things. And they're all people involved who we work with and continue to work with and will continue to — so we're always going to support that, for sure. You have five of the six prerecord variety special nominees. One of those is Y. Nate is hosting the Emmys, so you have to like your odds there… (Laughs) Is that how it works when you have the host [as one of your nominees]? Definitely, they just give you one. Oh good. Yeah, they give you one. Right, right, right, right, right, yeah. So we have five of the six [nominees], and we're definitely getting [that] one? Yeah. It's like when my dad coached Little League and he picked me as one of the team's two all-stars — nobody can say anything about it. Oh yeah, you get one. There you go. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise Solve the daily Crossword
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7 days ago
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Beyoncé's ‘COWBOY CARTER' Concert Ends With 'Stampede'
Multiple people were reportedly injured following a confusing incident after Beyoncé's COWBOY CARTER concert in Atlanta. According to Axios Atlanta, on Monday (July 14), an escalator malfunction was allegedly triggered by a 'stampede.' The escalator manufacturer, MARTA and Schindler, is said to be investigating what happened and how 11 people were injured. The outlet noted that MARTA Police on scene 'reported that a person began screaming and running, causing a stampede on the escalator that caused it to temporarily speed up and then stop suddenly.' One of the injured parties, who broke their leg and required emergency surgery, expressed disdain for the number of MARTA officers on site. They described the moment by saying, 'Then all of a sudden it was free-falling to the bottom.' Local news station WRDW reported that the disarray was caused by an unidentified person who began running dramatically after seeing a bug, which caused the escalator-hauling stampede. 'The initial reports were that a woman was scared of an insect and screamed and ran away from it, and others panicked, not knowing what was happening,' a MARTA spokesperson shared with the outlet. A witness seemingly confirmed the chaotic scene and explained, 'I see that people are starting to run at the entrance, which of course, when you see somebody running, you probably want to run, too.' The drama seemed to follow the Grammy winner in the Georgia capital. During Beyoncé's time in town, unreleased music, production plans, and more were stolen from her choreographer's rental vehicle. Police have identified a suspect and issued a warrant as the investigation continues. More from Beyoncé And Kendrick Lamar To Face-Off At 2025 Emmy Awards Did Tina Knowles Just Throw Shade At Nicki Minaj Over JAY-Z Jabs? JAY-Z Joins Beyoncé On Stage For "Crazy In Love" Performance At Cowboy Carter Tour Solve the daily Crossword
Express Tribune
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Kathy Bates marks Emmy milestone with lead actress nod
At age 77, Kathy Bates has been nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series at the 2025 Emmy Awards, making her the oldest nominee in that category to date. Bates received the nomination for her lead role in the CBS legal drama Matlock, where she plays Madeline 'Matty' Matlock, a seasoned attorney with an unconventional style. The series is a modern reboot of the classic courtroom show that originally aired in the 1980s and 1990s. Her nomination surpasses the previous age record held by Angela Lansbury, who was nominated in the same category at age 70 in 1996. This is Bates's 15th career Emmy nomination across various roles in television, spanning multiple genres. In a public statement following the announcement, Bates expressed appreciation for the recognition and acknowledged the work of the show's creative team and her fellow cast and crew. The 2025 Emmy nominations also include other notable milestones, such as Britt Lower's appearance in the Lead Actress category and Owen Cooper being recognized as one of the youngest nominees in Emmy history. The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards are scheduled to take place on September 14, 2025. Bates's nomination highlights broader conversations around representation and longevity in the entertainment industry, particularly regarding age diversity in leading roles.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
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Bella Ramsey Becomes First Non-Binary Person to Earn Two Emmy Nominations
Bella Ramsey is making history for the non-binary community. On Tuesday, the non-binary actor earned a nomination in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for their role in The Last of Us Season 2 — and with the nod, they become the first non-binary person to earn more than one Emmy nomination. Ramsey was first nominated in this category in 2023 for their role as Ellie in the show's first season. More from Rolling Stone The 2025 Emmy Nominations Are Here Lady Gaga Nears EGOT Status After Sports Emmy Win Nate Bargatze to Host 2025 Emmy Awards Ramsey has been very clear that gendered awards are 'very important' despite their non-binary identity. In an interview with Louis Theroux in May, the actor expressed how they wish there was 'an easy way around' honoring people who don't conform to the gender binary, 'but I think that it is really important that we have a female category and a male category.' 'I think it's so important that that's preserved, as well,' they said about ensuring women get nominated for awards. 'The recognition for women in the industry is preserved.' While Ramsey said they are OK with being included in an Actress category, the actor explained that they 'have a guttural, 'That's not quite right,' instinct [to it],' Ramsey said. 'But I just don't take it too seriously… it doesn't feel like an attack on my identity.' Also nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series are Kathy Bates for Matlock, Angela Bassett for 9-1-1, Britt Lower for Severance, Emma D'Arcy for House of the Dragon, and Keri Russell for The Diplomat. Last year, Anna Sawai took home the award for her role in Shōgun. The Last of Us earned 16 nominations this year, bringing their total to 40 nods across the two seasons. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Best 'Saturday Night Live' Characters of All Time Denzel Washington's Movies Ranked, From Worst to Best 70 Greatest Comedies of the 21st Century
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15-07-2025
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2025 Emmy nominations full list: 'Severance' leads with 27 nods, as 'The Penguin,' 'The Studio' and 'The White Lotus' follow closely behind
Nominations for the 2025 Emmy Awards were announced this morning. The nominees for television's best shows and performances from the past year, as chosen by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, were presented live by actors Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows) and Brenda Song (Running Point). The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards will be broadcast live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, Sept. 14, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and stream live on Paramount+. The show will be hosted by comedian Nate Daily Show Jimmy Kimmel Live! The Late Show With Stephen Colbert The Amazing Race RuPaul's Drag Race Survivor Top Chef The Traitors Colin Farrell, The Penguin Stephen Graham, Adolescence Jake Gyllenhaal, Presumed Innocent Brian Tyree Henry, Dope Thief Cooper Koch, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story Cate Blanchett, Disclaimer Meghann Fahy, Sirens Rashida Jones, Black Mirror Javier Bardem, Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story Bill Camp, Presumed Innocent Owen Cooper, Adolescence Rob Delaney, Dying For Sex Peter Sarsgaard, Presumed Innocent Ashley Walters, Adolescence Erin Doherty, Adolescence Ruth Negga, Presumed Innocent Deirdre O'Connell, The Penguin Chloë Sevigny, Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story Jenny Slate, Dying For Sex Christine Tremarco, Adolescence Adolescence Black Mirror Dying for Sex Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story The Penguin Uzo Aduba, The Residence Kristen Bell, Nobody Wants This Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary Ayo Edebiri, The Bear Jean Smart, Hacks Adam Brody, Nobody Wants This Seth Rogen, The Studio Jason Segel, Shrinking Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building Jeremy Allen White, The Bear Ike Barinholtz, The Studio Colman Domingo, The Four Seasons Harrison Ford, Shrinking Jeff Hiller, Somebody Somewhere Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear Michael Urie, Shrinking Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live Liza Colón-Zayas, The Bear Hannah Einbinder, Hacks Kathryn Hahn, The Studio Janelle James, Abbott Elementary Catherine O'Hara. The Studio Sheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary Jessica Williams, Shrinking Jon Bernthal, The Bear Bryan Cranston, The Studio Dave Franco, The Studio Ron Howard, The Studio Anthony Mackie, The Studio Martin Scorsese, The Studio Olivia Colman, The Bear Jamie Lee Curtis, The Bear Cynthia Erivo, Poker Face Robby Hoffman, Hacks Zoë Kravitz, The Studio Julianne Nicholson, Hacks Ayo Edebiri, The Bear Lucia Aniello, Hacks James Burrows, Mid-Century Modern Nathan Fielder, The Rehearsal Seth Rogan and Evan Goldberg, The Studio Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky, Hacks Nathan Fielder; Carrie Kemper; Adam Locke-Norton, ACE; and Eric Notarnicola, The Rehearsal Hannah Bos, Paul Thureen and Bridget Everett, Somebody Somewhere Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory and Frida Perez, The Studio Sam Johnson, Sarah Naftalis and Paul Simms, What We Do in the Shadows Abbott Elementary The Bear Hacks Nobody Wants This Only Murders in the Building Shrinking The Studio What We Do in the Shadows Sterling K. Brown, Paradise Gary Oldman, Slow Horses Pedro Pascal, The Last of Us Adam Scott, Severance Noah Wyle, The Pitt Kathy Bates, Matlock Sharon Horgan, Bad Sisters Britt Lower, Severance Bella Ramsey, The Last of Us Keri Russell, The Diplomat Zach Cherry, Severance Walton Goggins, The White Lotus Jason Isaacs, The White Lotus James Marsden, Paradise Sam Rockwell, The White Lotus Tramell Tillman, Severance John Turturro, Severance Giancarlo Esposito, The Boys Scott Glenn, The White Lotus Shawn Hatosy, The Pitt Joe Pantoliano, The Last of Us Forest Whitaker, Andor Jeffrey Wright, The Last of Us Jane Alexander, Severance Gwendoline Christie, Severance Kaitlyn Dever, The Last of Us Cherry Jones, The Handmaid's Tale Catherine O'Hara, The Last of Us Merritt Weaver, Severance Andor The Diplomat The Last of Us Paradise The Pitt Severance Slow Horses The White Lotus
