Emmy nomination snubs 2022: Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston

It's an honor to be nominated for an Emmy, but these people don't even get the consolation of saying that to themselves.

The 74th Primetime Emmy nominations were announced Tuesday, and the list of the series, actors and creators up for TV's biggest honor had usual suspects like "Ted Lasso" and "Succession," and some up-and-comers, including "Only Murders in the Building," "The White Lotus" and "Squid Game." But among all those worthy contenders for TV's biggest award, there were some equally worthy people shut out of the race.

The Emmy Awards will air Sept. 12 on NBC, but Julia Roberts and Jennifer Aniston probably won't be attending. Here are the biggest snubs from this year's Emmy nominations list.

Julia Roberts snubbed for 'Gaslit'

It pays to be a movie star working in television, but it's not always enough to get an Emmy nomination. Roberts brought her talents to TV for Starz's Watergate drama "Gaslit," but didn't manage a nomination for lead actress in a limited series or TV movie, and the miniseries missed out, too.

See the full Emmy nominations list:'Succession,' 'Ted Lasso,' 'White Lotus' lead

Jennifer Aniston snubbed for 'The Morning Show'

The lead actress in a drama category was competitive this year, and while Aniston's co-star Reese Witherspoon made it in for Apple's "Morning Show," Aniston did not, despite a previous nomination for the series.

Mandy Moore and 'This Is Us' snubbed

NBC family drama "Us" has long been an Emmy favorite, but its final season didn't rate highly on voter's minds. The series did not garner a nomination for best drama, nor did Moore get one for her lauded, age-defying performance in the final episodes.

'Atlanta' snubbed

After a four-year hiatus, Donald Glover's beloved, experimental dark comedy "Atlanta" returned to FX. Glover nabbed a nomination for his performance as music manager Earn Marks, but the show missed out on a nod for best comedy series, despite getting one the last time it was eligible in 2017, when supporting actors Bryan Tyree Henry and Zazie Beetz also were nominated.

Selena Gomez for 'Only Murders in the Building'

There's a trio of podcasting amateur detectives at the heart of Hulu's comical murder mystery series, but only two managed to make the nominations list. Veteran comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short each made it into the lead actor in a comedy category for their work in Season 1 of the series, but their co-star Gomez was left out for an acting nomination.

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'Succession,' 'Ted Lasso,' 'White Lotus' top Emmy nominees.

HBO nabs 140 nominations to Netflix's 105.

'Squid Game' is the first non-English language show nominated for best drama series.

Just like Logan Roy (Brian Cox) himself, HBO's "Succession" once again comes out on top.

The show, which follows the dysfunctional Roy family's fight for corporate power, leads the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards race with 25 nominations, including outstanding drama series. Apple TV+ comedy "Ted Lasso" and HBO's social-satire limited series "The White Lotus" tied for second, with 20 nominations apiece.

"Succession" will compete with Netflix's "Squid Game," the first non-English language show nominated for the title; Netflix's "Ozark," which released its final episodes in April; and Netflix's "Stranger Things," the most watched English-language series on the platform. AMC's "Better Call Saul," HBO's "Euphoria," Apple TV+'s "Severance" and Showtime's "Yellowjackets" are also nominated in the category.

Emmy snubs 2022: Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston among actors left off nomination list

Zendaya is nominated again as outstanding lead actress in a drama series for her work on HBO's "Euphoria." The first season made her the youngest (and only the second) Black woman to win a lead actress drama Emmy, for playing teen drug addict Rue Bennett. Zendaya is also up against BBC America's "Killing Eve" stars Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer, who wrapped their final season in April.

"Lasso," which earned Jason Sudeikis an acting Emmy for the show's first season, is vying for best-comedy honors with ABC's “Abbott Elementary,” HBO's “Barry” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” FX's “What We Do in the Shadows” and Amazon Prime's “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.”

Also in the race: Hulu's murder mystery "Only Murders in the Building" and HBO Max's "Hacks," which saw Jean Smart winning an acting Emmy in the show's first season.

"Lotus" and Hulu's nonfiction drama "Dopesick, about the opioid crisis, are among nominees for outstanding limited series. "Lotus," which follows employees and guests at a Hawaiian resort, is tied with "Ted Lasso" with 20 nominations and "Dopesick," which showcases Purdue Pharma's role in fueling the opioid addiction crisis, has 14.

HBO and HBO Max, with a leading total of 140 nominations, narrowly edged Netflix's 105 for the second year in a row.

The 74th Primetime Emmy Awards are set to air Sept. 12 on NBC. A host hasn't yet been announced.

The 2022 Emmy nominees:

DRAMA SERIES

"Better Call Saul" (AMC)

"Euphoria" (HBO)

"Ozark" (Netflix)

"Severance" (Apple)

"Squid Game" (Netflix)

“Stranger Things” (Netflix)

"Succession" (HBO)

"Yellowjackets" (Showtime)

COMEDY SERIES

"Abbott Elementary" (ABC)

"Barry" (HBO)

“Curb Your Enthusiasm” (HBO)

"Hacks" (HBO Max)

"The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" (Amazon)

"Only Murders in the Building" (Hulu)

"Ted Lasso" (Apple)

"What We Do in the Shadows" (FX)

LIMITED SERIES

"Dopesick" (Hulu)

"The Dropout" (Hulu)

“Inventing Anna” (Netflix)

“Pam & Tommy” (Hulu)

"The White Lotus" (HBO)

LEAD ACTRESS, DRAMA SERIES

Jodie Comer, "Killing Eve" (BBC America)

Laura Linney, "Ozark" (Netflix)

Melanie Lynskey, "Yellowjackets" (Showtime)

Sandra Oh, “Killing Eve" (BBC America)

Reese Witherspoon, "The Morning Show" (Apple)

Zendaya, "Euphoria" (HBO)

LEAD ACTOR, DRAMA SERIES

Jason Bateman, "Ozark" (Netflix)

Brian Cox, "Succession" (HBO)

Lee Jung-jae, "Squid Game" (Netflix)

Bob Odenkirk, "Better Call Saul" (AMC)

Adam Scott, "Severance" (Apple)

Jeremy Strong, "Succession" (HBO)

LEAD ACTRESS, COMEDY SERIES

Rachel Brosnahan, "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" (Amazon)

Quinta Brunson, "Abbott Elementary" (ABC)

Kaley Cuoco, "The Flight Attendant" (HBO Max)

Elle Fanning, “The Great” (Hulu)

Issa Rae, "Insecure" (HBO)

Jean Smart, "Hacks" (HBO Max)

LEAD ACTOR, COMEDY SERIES

Donald Glover, "Atlanta" (FX)

Bill Hader, "Barry" (HBO)

Nicholas Hoult, “The Great” (Hulu)

Steve Martin, "Only Murders in the Building" (Hulu)

Martin Short, "Only Murders in the Building" (Hulu)

Jason Sudeikis, "Ted Lasso" (Apple)

LEAD ACTRESS, LIMITED SERIES/TV MOVIE

Toni Collette “The Staircase” (HBO Max)

Julia Garner, "Inventing Anna" (Netflix)

Lily James, "Pam & Tommy" (Hulu)

Sarah Paulson, “Impeachment: American Crime Story” (FX)

Margaret Qualley, "Maid" (Netflix)

Amanda Seyfried, "The Dropout" (Hulu)

LEAD ACTOR, LIMITED SERIES/TV MOVIE

Colin Firth, "The Staircase" (HBO Max)

Andrew Garfield, "Under the Banner of Heaven" (Hulu)

Oscar Isaac, "Scenes from a Marriage" (HBO)

Michael Keaton, "Dopesick" (Hulu)

Himesh Patel, “Station Eleven” (HBO Max)

Sebastian Stan, "Pam & Tommy" (Hulu)

SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES

Patricia Arquette, “Severance” (Apple)

Julia Garner, “Ozark” (Netflix)

Jung Ho-yeon, “Squid Game” (Netflix)

Christina Ricci, “Yellowjackets” (Showtime)

Rhea Seehorn, “Better Call Saul” (AMC)

J. Smith-Cameron, “Succession” (HBO)

Sarah Snook “Succession” (HBO)

Sydney Sweeney, “Euphoria” (HBO)

SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES

Nicholas Braun, “Succession” (HBO)

Billy Crudup, “The Morning Show” (Apple)

Kieran Culkin, “Succession” (HBO)

Park Hae-soo, “Squid Game” (Netflix)

Matthew Macfadyen, “Succession” (Netflix)

John Turturro, “Severance” (Apple)

Christopher Walken, “Severance” (Apple)

Oh Yeong-su, “Squid Game” (Netflix)

SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES

Alex Borstein, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (Amazon)

Hannah Einbinder, “Hacks” (HBO)

Janelle James, “Abbott Elementary” (ABC)

Kate McKinnon, “Saturday Night Live” (NBC)

Sarah Niles, “Ted Lasso” (Apple)

Sheryl Lee Ralph, “Abbott Elementary” (ABC)

Juno Temple, “Ted Lasso” (Apple)

Hannah Waddingham, “Ted Lasso” (Apple)

SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES

Anthony Carrigan, “Barry” (HBO)

Brett Goldstein, “Ted Lasso” (Apple)

Toheeb Jimoh, “Ted Lasso” (Apple)

Nick Mohammed, “Ted Lasso” (Apple)

Tony Shalhoub, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (Amazon)

Tyler James Williams, “Abbott Elementary” (ABC)

Henry Winkler, “Barry” (HBO)

Bowen Yang, “Saturday Night Live” (NBC)

SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES OR MOVIE

Connie Britton, “The White Lotus” (HBO)

Jennifer Coolidge, “The White Lotus” (HBO)

Alexandra Daddario, “The White Lotus” (HBO)

Kaitlyn Dever, “Dopesick” (Hulu)

Natasha Rothwell, “The White Lotus” (HBO)

Sydney Sweeney, “The White Lotus” (HBO)

Mare Winningham, “Dopesick” (Hulu)

SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES OR MOVIE

Murray Bartlett, “The White Lotus” (HBO)

Jake Lacy, “The White Lotus” (HBO)

Will Poulter, “Dopesick” (Hulu)

Seth Rogen, “Pam & Tommy” (Hulu)

Peter Sarsgaard, “Dopesick” (Hulu)

Michael Stuhlbarg, “Dopesick” (Hulu)

Steve Zahn, “The White Lotus” (HBO)

OUTSTANDING VARIETY TALK SERIES

“The Daily Show With Trevor Noah” (Comedy Central)

“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (ABC)

“Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” (HBO)

“Late Night With Seth Meyers” (NBC)

“The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” (CBS)

OUTSTANDING COMPETITION PROGRAM

“The Amazing Race” (CBS)

“Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls” (Amazon Prime)

“Nailed It!” (Netflix)

“RuPaul's Drag Race” (VH1)

“Top Chef” (Bravo)

“The Voice” (NBC)

HOST FOR A REALITY OR COMPETITION PROGRAM

Bobby Berk, Karamo Brown, Tan France, Antoni Porowski, Jonathan Van Ness, “Queer Eye” (Netflix)

Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman, “Making It” (NBC)

Nicole Byer, “Nailed It!” (Netflix)

Barbara Corcoran, Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John, Kevin O'Leary, “Shark Tank” (ABC)

Padma Lakshmi, “Top Chef” (Bravo)

RuPaul, “RuPaul's Drag Race” (VH1)

VARIETY SPECIAL, PRE-RECORDED

"Adele: One Night Only" (CBS)

"Dave Chappelle: The Closer" (Netflix)

"Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts" (HBO)

"Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special" (Netflix)

"One Last Time: An Evening With Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga" (CBS)

Emmys 2021: Everything to know about TV's biggest awards show

TV's biggest night comes to small screens Sunday.

When Emmy nominations were announced in July by father-daughter acting duo Ron Cephas Jones ("This Is Us" and "Lisey's Story") and Jasmine Cephas Jones ("Blindspotting" and "Hamilton"), Apple TV+'s upbeat "Ted Lasso" became the first new show to receive 20 nominations in its inaugural season, besting a freshman record set by Fox's "Glee." HBO's horror drama "Lovecraft Country" received 18 nominations, shortly after it was canceled.

The year's biggest unscripted moments were also recognized. Oprah Winfrey's CBS sitdown with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle earned a nod for Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special, and FX and The New York Times' documentary "Framing Britney Spears" earned two. HBO Max's "Friends" reunion, which brought together all six cast members, is a contender in four categories.

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When are the Emmys and how can I watch?

The awards ceremony will air Sept. 19 on CBS (8 EDT/5 PDT) and stream on Paramount+. The show is to be broadcast from outside the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, and will include "a limited audience of nominees and their guests," according to the TV Academy.

Who is hosting the Emmy Awards?

Comedian and actor Cedric the Entertainer, who stars on CBS sitcom "The Neighborhood," will emcee. He follows last year's ABC host Jimmy Kimmel, who started a trashcan fire that Jennifer Aniston extinguished.

Cedric, a first-time host, told USA TODAY Sunday's ceremony will be an "intimate" affair amid the mutating coronavirus. "It was going to be a much bigger audience there," Cedric says. "At first, the idea was to really bring it back full steam ahead and now, with the new variant, there’s been some sizing down."

But don't expect Cedric to poke fun at any stars the way Ricky Gervais and Jimmy Kimmel have done at previous awards shows.

"We’ve all been through a lot the past few years," he says, "So the idea of cynicism and mean-spirited jokes is not going to be what the vibe is at all."

The comedian aims to bring a "celebratory" tone to the Emmys, a night to salute how "TV got us all the way through (the pandemic) with most of us being stuck at home."

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Who is nominated for an Emmy?

“The Mandalorian,” the hit Disney+ series set in the “Star Wars” universe, tied the fourth season of Netflix's British monarchy series “The Crown" with 24 nominations apiece, including best drama.

Both shows were trailed by Disney+'s inaugural Marvel show “WandaVision,” which earned 23 nods, including best limited series, best actress (Elizabeth Olsen) and best actor (Paul Bettany). "Lasso," starring Jason Sudeikis as a soccer coach transplanted to London, was the most nominated comedy.

The limited series categories are stacked this year, with Netflix’s “The Queen's Gambit,” HBO’s “I May Destroy You” and “Mare of Easttown” all picking up multiple nominations. (See the list of all the nominees in the major categories.)

HBO and HBO Max picked up the most nominations (130), followed closely by Netflix, with 129.

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Who was shockingly snubbed?

For all the worthy nominees, there were plenty of surprising omissions. Critically acclaimed and fan-favorite series and actors were left off the list, including Nicole Kidman (HBO's "The Undoing"), Ethan Hawke (Showtime's "The Good Lord Bird") and Renée Elise Goldsberry (Peacock's "Girls5Eva"), to name a few. USA TODAY'S TV critic Kelly Lawler has addressed several more snubs.

Who will win at the Emmy Awards?

This year's Emmy race has been full of predictable frontrunners ("Lasso," Jean Smart from "Hacks") and some hopeful spoilers (Bowen Yang of "Saturday Night Live," "The Boys"). With many perennial Emmy winners not in contention this year because of COVID-related production delays – "Succession," "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," "The Morning Show," "Better Call Saul" and "Killing Eve" among them – there are more chances for newer and lesser-known series to triumph.

Our TV critic has shared her insight so readers can have the edge on their Emmy (virtual) office pools.

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Dave Chappelle receives backlash over 'The Closer' Emmy ...

Even after receiving backlash for his transphobic commentary in "The Closer," Dave Chappelle is still collecting accolades.

The Netflix comedy special received two Primetime Emmy nominations Tuesday, including outstanding variety special (pre-recorded), competing with the streaming platform's "Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special," CBS' "Adele: One Night Only" and "One Last Time: An Evening With Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga," and HBO Max's "Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return To Hogwarts." Stan Lathan is also nominated for outstanding directing of a variety special for his work on "The Closer."

Chappelle's comedy special, which was released on Netflix in October, ignited social media backlash at the time as advocates and activists from the LGBTQ community argued the episode was transphobic. Netflix employees also staged a walkout in protest.

After the Emmy nominations were announced Tuesday, people on social media voiced their frustration and criticized the decision to give further recognition to Chappelle's Netflix special.

"Dave Chappelle getting Emmy noms for his transphobic special is just disgusting," wrote Shannon O'Connor on Twitter. "Do better, TV Academy."

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Twitter user @pierogiwitch said "i'm sorry i don't ever want to hear any cishet man complain about cancel culture again" following Chappelle's nominations.

"This is crushing," the user added.

"Disgusting. Another misfire from an awards ceremony. Even nominating that special is such a messed up thing to do," read a reply to @pierogiwitch's tweet.

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Twitter user @_jennifermelton called out the claim that Chappelle was canceled for this special saying he wouldn't have been nominated if he was.

"Dave Chappelle got nominated for an Emmy for his transphobic piece of trash," the user said.

Another Twitter user wrote, sarcastically: "Oh so Dave Chappelle has been canceled directly into an Emmy nomination."

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Tracing back Chappelle's initial comments, backlash

In "The Closer," Chappelle attempts to paint a juxtaposition between the pace of civil rights gained by the LGBTQ community and those fought for by the Black community.

The comedian also expressed solidarity with "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling, who has been heavily criticized since 2019 for conflating sex with gender. The author has also defended ideas suggesting that changing one's biological sex was a threat to her own gender identity.

"They canceled J.K. Rowling – my God," Chappelle says in the Netflix special. "Effectually she said gender was a fact, the trans community got mad as (expletive), they started calling her a TERF. I'm Team TERF. I agree. I agree, man. Gender is a fact."

TERF is an acronym that stands for "trans exclusionary radical feminists." The term describes feminists who are transphobic.

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Backlash swiftly followed on and offline. After the comedy special's October release, about 30 Netflix workers staged a walkout and joined a rally at Netflix offices in Los Angeles.

Netflix's transgender employees said executives at the streaming service dismissed their concerns that Chappelle's controversial comments could lead to violence against the trans community.

At the time, two employees, one transgender and one non-binary, filed labor charges against the streaming giant alleging the company retaliated against them for speaking out about Chappelle's special.

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Chappelle's continues to defend 'The Closer' comments, Netflix releases 'What in a Name'

Chappelle gave a speech on June 20 at his high school alma mater when he announced he will not be naming the school's theater after himself. The comedian addressed an audience at the Duke Ellington School of Arts and said the theater would instead be named the "Theater of Artistic Freedom & Expression."

Chappelle graduated from the prestigious high school in 1991 and announced the name change in a Washington, D.C. ceremony, attributing the recent decision to the backlash he received from students regarding his controversial Netflix special, "The Closer."

He said he hoped to "defer" the renaming of his school's theater rather than reject in order to emphasize "the nuance of art" and his "freedom of artistic expression" where he received applause and a standing ovation.

In July, Netflix released footage of the comedian's speech in a nearly 39-minute feature titled "What's in a Name," in which the comedian defended his special calling it "a masterpiece," and arguing the press unfairly portrayed it.

"No matter what they say about 'The Closer,' it is still (one of the) most watched specials on Netflix," Chappelle said. "The more you say I can't say something, the more urgent it is for me to say it. It has nothing to do with what you are saying I can't say. It has everything to do with my freedom of artistic expression."

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Those behind the rally before the riot Jan. 6, 2021, knew President Donald Trump would call for a march to the Capitol, according to text messages revealed by the committee investigating the attack. Video showing officers' delayed response in Uvalde, Texas, was released. And the United States provided $1.7 billion to help ensure the Ukrainian government can operate.

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Jan. 6 hearing hones in on Trump, rioters

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack focused its hearing Tuesday on how Trump summoned protesters to Washington and directed a mob he allegedly knew was armed to the U.S. Capitol. Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., outlined “three rings of interwoven attack” that were a part of Trump's efforts to overturn the election. Those resulted in the Capitol attack, he said.

Former White House lawyer Pat Cipollone said he thought Trump should concede : Cipollone said the process for deciding the 2020 election had ended by mid-December after the Electoral College met to cast formal votes for president. “Did I believe he should concede the election at a point in time?” Cipollone told the committee in a videotaped interview. “Yes, I did.”

: Cipollone said the process for deciding the 2020 election had ended by mid-December after the Electoral College met to cast formal votes for president. “Did I believe he should concede the election at a point in time?” Cipollone told the committee in a videotaped interview. “Yes, I did.” Trump’s tweet organized extremists around a single day: Before Trump’s tweet Dec. 19 calling his supporters to the Capitol on Jan. 6, there was no plan or single day that his supporters planned to come. “People talked about going to D.C. when the election was over … after it was announced he was going to be there on the 6th, then anything else was shut out and it was just going to be on the 6th,” Jody Williams, former owner of far-right website TheDonald.win, said in video testimony. Rep. Raskin said Trump’s tweet created a “laserlike focus” on Jan. 6.

Before Trump’s tweet Dec. 19 calling his supporters to the Capitol on Jan. 6, there was no plan or single day that his supporters planned to come. “People talked about going to D.C. when the election was over … after it was announced he was going to be there on the 6th, then anything else was shut out and it was just going to be on the 6th,” Jody Williams, former owner of far-right website TheDonald.win, said in video testimony. Rep. Raskin said Trump’s tweet created a “laserlike focus” on Jan. 6. Rally organizer knew Trump would order march to Capitol: The committee revealed text messages showing those who were behind the rally knew Trump would call for a march to the Capitol. In messages obtained by the panel, Kylie Kremer, the organizer of the "Stop the Steal" rally, spoke to Mike Lindell, CEO of MyPillow and a Trump confidant. Two days before the riot, Kremer said in the text messages that Trump was “going to have us march” to the Capitol. She told Lindell to keep that information to himself because the president, during his rally speech, would "unexpectedly" instruct his supporters to go to the Capitol.

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TV's biggest night comes to small screens this fall.

Nominations were announced July 13 by father-daughter acting duo Ron Cephas Jones ("This Is Us" and "Lisey's Story") and Jasmine Cephas Jones ("Blindspotting" and "Hamilton").

Apple TV+'s upbeat "Ted Lasso" dethroned Fox's "Glee," becoming the first new show to receive 20 nominations in its inaugural season. HBO's horror drama "Lovecraft Country" received 18 nominations, shortly after it was canceled.

The year's biggest non-scripted moments were also recognized. Oprah Winfrey's CBS sitdown with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle earned a nod for Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special, and FX and The New York Times' documentary "Framing Britney Spears" earned two. HBO Max's "Friends" reunion, which brought together all six cast members, is a contender in four categories.

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When are the Emmys and how can I watch?

The awards ceremony will air Sept. 19 on CBS (8 EDT/5 PDT) and streams live on Paramount+. The show will return to a live format, broadcast from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, and will include "a limited audience of nominees and their guests," according to an announcement.

Who is hosting the Emmy Awards?

Comedian and actor Cedric the Entertainer, who stars on CBS sitcom "The Neighborhood," will emcee. He follows last year's ABC host Jimmy Kimmel, who started a trashcan fire that Jennifer Aniston extinguished.

Cedric, a first-time host, said in a statement: "Since I was a little boy huddled up next to my grandmother, television has always been my reliable friend, so it is an enormous honor for me to host this year's Emmy Awards."

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Who is nominated for an Emmy?

“The Mandalorian,” the hit Disney+ series set in the “Star Wars” universe, tied the fourth season of Netflix's British monarchy series “The Crown" with 24 nominations apiece, including best drama.

Both shows were trailed by Disney+'s inaugural Marvel show “WandaVision,” which earned 23 nods, including best limited series, best actress (Elizabeth Olsen) and best actor (Paul Bettany). "Lasso," starring Jason Sudeikis as a soccer coach transplanted to London, was the most nominated comedy.

The limited series categories are stacked this year, with Netflix’s “The Queen's Gambit,” HBO’s “I May Destroy You” and “Mare of Easttown” all picking up multiple nominations. (See the list of all the nominees in the major categories.)

HBO and HBO Max picked up the most nominations (130), followed closely by Netflix, with 129.

Who was shockingly snubbed?

For all the worthy nominees, there were plenty of surprising omissions. Critically acclaimed and fan-favorite series and actors were left off the list, including Nicole Kidman (HBO's "The Undoing"), Ethan Hawke (Showtime's "The Good Lord Bird") and Renée Elise Goldsberry (Peacock's "Girls5Eva"), to name a few. USA TODAY'S TV critic Kelly Lawler has addressed several more snubs.

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Emmy nominations 2021: What they got right and wrong

The 2021 Emmy nominations are a tribute to the lifelines that kept us entertained during the COVID-19 quarantine.

We're talking the steamy heat of "Bridgerton," the scary drama of "Lovecraft Country," the chess moves and plot twists of "The Queen's Gambit" ... and much, much more.

When the nominations were announced Tuesday, both Netflix’s “The Crown” and the Disney+ series “The Mandalorian” grabbed 24 of them, the most for a single series.

Following closely behind was "WandaVision" — the Disney+ nostalgia-TV mashup/Marvel superhero saga — with 23.

Although 2020 wasn't the best year ever for TV, there's a good argument to be made that it was the most important one in the history of the medium.

Broadcast, cable and streaming platforms became gathering places for people dealing with fear and isolation during the pandemic. There were no couch potatoes last year, only passengers on sofa lifeboats headed for a safe harbor.

Here's a look at the nominees who'll be competing during the Sept. 19 ceremony airing on CBS — and some who weren't chosen, but still deserve our heartfelt thanks.

Nicest nominee: "Ted Lasso" was showered with 20 nominations for pulling off the minor miracle of promoting kindness and empathy when we needed them most.

Meanest nominee: Josh O'Connor of "The Crown" could win his first Emmy for so perfectly capturing the narcissism and self-pity of Prince Charles after his marriage to Lady Di. (But we're certain he's pleasant in real life.)

Best recognition of smart talk: In the variety/talk category, four shows were singled out that had the hardest-hitting political critiques: "The Daily Show With Trevor Noah" on Comedy Central, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on ABC, "Last Week Tonight With John Oliver" on HBO and "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert." "Conan" on TBS, which stuck to sillier realms, was also included — likely as a love letter to its final season.

Best recognition of Smart moves: At 69, Jean Smart is having one of her best career seasons ever. The stellar actress is up for best comedy actress for HBO Max's "Hacks," where she plays a veteran comedian facing unspoken age discrimination, and for best supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie for HBO's "Mare of Easttown," where she was Mare's loving but irritating-to-her-durder mother.

Most versatile transportation: It's a thriller. It's a drama. Actually, it's a ... laughfest? "The Flight Attendent" earned nods for comedy, actress for Kaley Cuoco and supporting actress for Rosie Perez, among others. You know, a dramedy category could solve these problems.

Most successful unappreciated series: HBO may have canceled "Lovecraft Country," but don't be surprised if it finds another happy home. The sci-fi drama earned an impressive 18 nominations, including ones for lead actors Jurnee Smollett and Jonathan Majors.

Best 'SNL' appreciation: This year, the Emmys doubly recognized the long-running sketch show's two secret weapons: Kenan Thompson and Aidy Bryant. The versatile Thompson is in the running as an actor for both "SNL" and his NBC sitcom "Kenan," while the adorable Bryant is up for "SNL" and Hulu's "Shrill."

Best indication Peacock could survive: The writing nominations for "The Amber Ruffin Show" and "Girls5Eva" are your hint to discover the NBC spin-off streaming network that's also home to "Rutherford Falls." Triple high-quality alert!

Biggest snub: "Small Axe," the British anthology series from director Steven McQueen that chronicles West Indian immigrants in London, was a huge hit with critics. But the Amazon Prime Video standout only got a cinematography nod. Sure, it looked great, but what about the great acting (especially by John Boyega), writing and direction?

Most persistent controversial pick: When the Golden Globes chose "Emily in Paris" as a comedy nominee, you could blame the foreign press for getting it wrong. But the Netflix comedy made the same good impression on Emmy voters. Still, putting it in a category shared by substantial comedies such as "Black-ish," "Ted Lasso" and "Pen15" is like serving an eclair as a main course.

Most history-making inclusion for drama: Kudos to Mj Rodriguez of FX's "Pose," who becomes the first trans performer to be nominated in a lead acting category.

Most history-making inclusion for comedy: "Saturday Night Live” emerging star Bowen Yang is the first featured player (the step before becoming a regular cast member) to be nominated. Yang, who made a big impression last season with his “Weekend Update” segment as the Titanic’s iceberg, is also the first Chinese -American man to be nominated for a supporting actor Emmy, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Most surprising superstar exclusion: Hugh Grant got a nod for HBO's "The Undoing," but not Nicole Kidman?

Most difficult category for choosing a favorite: Most every category has strong contenders. But the limited series nominees are deserving of a five-way tie. How do you choose a winner from HBO's "I May Destroy You" and "Mare of Easttown," Netflix's "The Queen's Gambit," Amazon Prime Video's "The Underground Railroad" and Disney+'s "WandaVision"?

Best Detroit shout-out: Until the movie "Respect" starring Jennifer Hudson comes out Aug. 13, the current winner of the best Aretha Franklin portrayal is Cynthia Erivo, who was nominated for best actress in a limited or anthology series or movie for National Geographic's "Genius: Aretha." Don't forget the Motor City legend she portrayed. But who ever could?

Second- and third-best Detroit shout-out: Congrats to Courtney B. Vance, who hails from Detroit, for his guest actor nod for "Lovecraft Country," and to Renee Elise Goldsberry, a former Detroiter and Cranbrook alum, for her supporting actress nomination for "Hamilton." If only Goldsberry — and her new Peacock comedy — also had gotten nods for "Girls5Eva."

Biggest Michigan snub: The Golden Globes nominated Jeff Daniels for playing James Comey in Showtime's "The Comey Rule." How hard would it have been for the Emmys to do the same for Chelsea's favorite son — and let him wear the dad shirt again that wowed at the Globes?

Best "Bridgerton" nod: While it certainly merits a drama nomination and nobody would argue with actor nominee Rege-Jean Page's impact on the show, "Bridgerton" is almost guaranteed to win the gold for Julie Andrews, a contender for best character voice-over performance for her narration as the elusive Lady Whistledown.

Best film nominated as a TV movie: Amazon Prime Video's "Uncle Frank" starring Paul Bettany is nominated for an Emmy, but it had its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. Discuss amongst yourselves.

Best film nominated as a variety special (pre-recorded): Disney+'s "Hamilton." Yet several actors from "Hamilton" are competing in the limited series or movie category. Now this is getting ridiculous!

Toughest co-star contest: The supporting actress in a drama category has three cast members from "The Crown" (Gillian Anderson, Helena Bonham Carter and Emerald Fennell) and four co-stars from "The Handmaid's Tale" (Madeline Brewer, Ann Dowd, Yvonne Strahovski and Samira Wiley). The only person who doesn't have to feel conflicted about rooting for herself is remaining nominee Aunjanue Ellis of "Lovecraft Country."

Best crown nod not associated with "The Crown": "Oprah with Megan and Harry: A CBS Primetime Special," which is included in the hosted non-fiction series or special category.

Contact Detroit Free Press pop culture writer Julie Hinds at jhinds@freepress.com.

Emmy nominations 2020: FAQs about the awards amid COVID-19

Roll out the virtual red carpet: The Emmy nominations are coming.

This year's nominations, and the subsequent award show, will be unlike any in the decades-long history of the awards due to the coronavirus pandemic. Just like every other institution, the Emmy Awards, and the Television Academy that puts them on every year, have had to make major adjustments to keep people safe as they try to continue with traditions and ceremonies. This summer, the Daytime Emmy Awards aired a remotely filmed ceremony, with winners sending in video acceptance speeches.

So what will happen with the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards, the much higher profile ceremony? The nominations, scheduled for 11:30 a.m. EDT/8:30 a.m. PDT Tuesday, will be the first event in what will prove to be a very strange 2020-2021 award season. If you're wondering how an event that relies on red carpets packed with celebrities and photographers is supposed to go on, we've answered a few frequently asked questions about the Emmys.

Are the nominations on schedule?

No! The Television Academy opted to push back the regularly scheduled announcement by two weeks, to give more time for voters to view eligible series. On Tuesday, Leslie Jones will host and presenters Laverne Cox, Josh Gad and Tatiana Maslany will read the top nominees live.

Will the pandemic affect which actors and series get nominated?

Yes and no. The Academy altered the eligibility rules slightly to accommodate production delays and scheduling problems caused by the pandemic, including pushing back the deadline for "hanging episodes" – episodes from an eligible season that air after the deadline – by a month. The Academy also recently announced rule changes unrelated to the pandemic that will affect how many nominees are in each category, generally expanding them.

But beyond the rules, more time at home might affect what series voters were able to watch, and how many (we're all watching more TV, aren't we?). April and May are usually packed with "for your consideration" events in Hollywood as shows and networks try to woo voters.

But will a lack of gimmicky parties and open bars affect who votes what into the nominations? It's a possibility.

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Who will get nominated?

Emmy darlings like Amazon's "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" and Netflix's "The Crown" are virtual locks for multiple nominations. Other sure bets are PopTV's "Schitt's Creek," which just aired a much-loved final season; FX on Hulu's "Mrs. America," a star-studded limited series with Cate Blanchett; HBO's "Succession," which gained in popularity and critical acclaim in Season 2; and HBO's "Watchmen," another widely acclaimed miniseries. Up-and-comers like Hulu's "Ramy," which surprised at this year's Golden Globes" and Apple TV+'s hyped "The Morning Show" also have good shots at getting recognition.

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So, are the Emmys actually going to happen in September? Will it all be on Zoom?

Unlike the Oscars, which recently announced the 2021 ceremony won't occur until April, the Emmys have kept their original Sept. 20 air date firmly on the calendar.

ABC is airing the awards this year, and the network is simultaneously pursuing plans for both a traditional broadcast in a theater setting and a "virtual" one produced remotely. Jimmy Kimmel will host the ceremony in either scenario, though odds strongly favor a virtual ceremony.

"Jimmy and the team are being very thoughtful and exploring all options," ABC President Karey Burke told USA TODAY in June. "We're waiting until the last possible moment to pivot. Luckily Jimmy in particular has some experience with that."

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Emmy nominations dominated by 'The Mandalorian', 'The Crown' in ...

'The Mandalorian,' 'The Crown' top Emmy nominees with 24 apiece

HBO nabs 130 nominations to Netflix's 129

Apple TV+'s 'Ted Lasso' snags 20 nominations, a record for a freshman comedy, including seven actors

The Force is strong with this one.

“The Mandalorian,” the hit Disney+ series set in the “Star Wars” universe, tied the fourth season of Netflix's British monarchy series “The Crown" in Tuesday’s 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards nominations, with 24 nominations apiece, including best drama.

Both shows were trailed by Disney+'s inaugural Marvel show “Wandavision,” earning 23 nods including best limited series, actress (Elizabeth Olsen) and actor (Paul Bettany). And Apple TV+'s "Ted Lasso," starring Jason Sudeikis as a soccer coach transplanted to London, nabbed 20 nominations, the most for a freshman comedy series. The limited series categories are particularly stacked this year, with Netflix’s “The Queen's Gambit,” HBO’s “I May Destroy You” and “Mare of Easttown” all picking up multiple nods.

HBO and HBO Max, with a leading total of 130 nominations, narrowly edged out Netflix's 129. But Netflix has yet to win a best-series Emmy.

Following last fall’s mostly virtual ceremony hosted by Jimmy Kimmel amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Emmys will return for an in-person show on Sept. 19 on CBS (8 EDT/PDT). Cedric the Entertainer will emcee the event, which will air live from Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater.

Many of last year’s top winners and nominees were ineligible for 2021 awards due in part to COVID-19 production delays that pushed back their upcoming seasons, including “Succession,” “The Morning Show,” “Ozark” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” Shows that aired between June 1, 2020, and May 31, 2021, were eligible for this year’s prizes.

The full list of 2021 Emmy nominees:

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DRAMA SERIES

"The Boys" (Amazon)

"Bridgerton" (Netflix)

"The Crown" (Netflix)

"The Handmaid's Tale" (Hulu)

"Lovecraft Country" (HBO)

"The Mandalorian" (Disney+)

"Pose" (FX)

"This Is Us" (NBC)

COMEDY SERIES

"Black-ish" (ABC)

"Cobra Kai" (Netflix)

"Emily in Paris" (Netflix)

"Hacks" (HBO Max)

"The Flight Attendant" (HBO Max)

"The Kominsky Method" (Netflix)

"PEN15" (Hulu)

"Ted Lasso" (Apple TV+)

LIMITED SERIES

"I May Destroy You" (HBO)

"Mare of Easttown" (HBO)

"The Queen's Gambit" (Netflix)

"The Underground Railroad" (Amazon)

"WandaVision" (Disney+)

TV MOVIE

"Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square" (Netflix)

"Oslo" (HBO)

"Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia" (Lifetime)

"Sylvie's Love" (Amazon)

"Uncle Frank" (Amazon)

LEAD ACTRESS, DRAMA SERIES

Uzo Aduba, "In Treatment" (HBO)

Olivia Colman, "The Crown" (Netflix)

Emma Corrin, "The Crown" (Netflix)

Elisabeth Moss, "The Handmaid's Tale" (Hulu)

Mj Rodriguez, "Pose" (FX)

Jurnee Smollett, "Lovecraft Country" (HBO)

LEAD ACTOR, DRAMA SERIES

Sterling K. Brown, "This Is Us" (NBC)

Jonathan Majors, "Lovecraft Country" (HBO)

Josh O'Connor, "The Crown" (Netflix)

Regé-Jean Page, "Bridgerton (Netflix)

Billy Porter, "Pose" (FX)

Matthew Rhys, "Perry Mason" (HBO)

SUPPORTING ACTRESS, DRAMA SERIES

Gillian Anderson, "The Crown" (Netflix)

Helena Bonham Carter, "The Crown" (Netflix)

Madeline Brewer, "The Handmaid's Tale" (Hulu)

Ann Dowd, "The Handmaid's Tale" (Hulu)

Aunjanue Ellis, "Lovecraft Country" (HBO)

Emerald Fennell, "The Crown" (Netflix)

Yvonne Strahovski, "The Handmaid's Tale" (Hulu)

Samira Wiley, "The Handmaid's Tale" (Hulu)

SUPPORTING ACTOR, DRAMA SERIES

Giancarlo Esposito, "The Mandalorian" (Disney+)

O-T Fagbenle, "The Handmaid's Tale" (Hulu)

John Lithgow, "Perry Mason" (HBO)

Tobias Menzies, "The Crown" (Netflix)

Max Minghella, "The Handmaid's Tale" (Hulu)

Chris Sullivan, "This Is Us" (NBC)

Bradley Whitford, "The Handmaid's Tale" (Hulu)

Michael K. Williams, "Lovecraft Country" (HBO)

LEAD ACTRESS, COMEDY SERIES

Aidy Bryant, "Shrill" (Hulu)

Kaley Cuoco, "The Flight Attendant" (HBO Max)

Allison Janney, "Mom" (CBS)

Tracee Ellis Ross, "Black-ish" (ABC)

Jean Smart, "Hacks" (HBO Max)

LEAD ACTOR, COMEDY SERIES

Anthony Anderson, "Black-ish" (ABC)

Michael Douglas, "The Kominsky Method" (Netflix)

William H. Macy, "Shameless" (Showtime)

Jason Sudeikis, "Ted Lasso" (AppleTV+)

Kenan Thompson, "Kenan" (NBC)

SUPPORTING ACTRESS, COMEDY SERIES

Aidy Bryant, "Saturday Night Live" (NBC)

Hannah Einbinder, "Hacks" (HBO Max)

Kate McKinnon, "Saturday Night Live" (NBC)

Rosie Perez, "The Flight Attendant" (HBO Max)

Cecily Strong, "Saturday Night Live" (NBC)

Juno Temple, "Ted Lasso" (Apple TV+)

Hannah Waddingham, "Ted Lasso" (Apple TV+)

SUPPORTING ACTOR, COMEDY SERIES

Carl Clemons-Hopkins, "Hacks" (HBO Max)

Brett Goldstein, "Ted Lasso" (Apple TV+)

Brendan Hunt, "Ted Lasso" (Apple TV+)

Nick Mohammed, "Ted Lasso" (Apple TV+)

Paul Reiser, "The Kominsky Method" (Netflix)

Jeremy Swift, "Ted Lasso" (Apple TV+)

Kenan Thompson, "Saturday Night Live" (NBC)

Bowen Yang, "Saturday Night Live" (NBC)

LEAD ACTRESS, LIMITED SERIES/TV MOVIE

Michaela Coel, "I May Destroy You" (HBO)

Cynthia Erivo, "Genius: Aretha" (National Geographic)

Elizabeth Olsen, "WandaVision" (Disney+)

Anya Taylor-Joy, "The Queen's Gambit" (Netflix)

Kate Winslet, "Mare of Easttown" (HBO)

LEAD ACTOR, LIMITED SERIES/TV MOVIE

Paul Bettany, "WandaVision" (Disney+)

Hugh Grant, "The Undoing" (HBO)

Leslie Odom Jr., "Hamilton" (Disney+)

Ewan McGregor, "Halston" (Netflix)

Lin-Manuel Miranda, "Hamilton" (Disney+)

SUPPORTING ACTRESS, LIMITED SERIES/TV MOVIE

Renee Elise Goldsberry, "Hamilton" (Disney+)

Kathryn Hahn, "WandaVision" (Disney+)

Moses Ingram, "The Queen's Gambit" (Netflix)

Julianne Nicholson, "Mare of Easttown" (HBO)

Jean Smart, "Mare of Easttown" (HBO)

Phillipa Soo, "Hamilton" (Disney+)

SUPPORTING ACTOR, LIMITED SERIES/TV MOVIE

Thomas Brodie-Sangster, "The Queen's Gambit" (Netflix)

Daveed Diggs, "Hamilton" (Disney+)

Paapa Essiedu, "I May Destroy You" (HBO)

Jonathan Groff, "Hamilton" (Disney+)

Evan Peters, "Mare of Easttown" (HBO)

Anthony Ramos, "Hamilton" (Disney+)

VARIETY TALK SERIES

"Conan" (TBS)

"The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" (Comedy Central)

"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (ABC)

"Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" (HBO)

"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" (CBS)

VARIETY SKETCH SERIES

"A Black Lady Sketch Show" (HBO)

"Saturday Night Live" (NBC)

COMPETITION PROGRAM

"The Amazing Race" (CBS)

"Nailed It!" (Netflix)

"RuPaul's Drag Race" (VH1)

"Top Chef" (Bravo)

"The Voice" (NBC)

HOST FOR REALITY OR COMPETITION PROGRAM

Bobby Berk, Karamo Brown, Tan France, Antoni Porowski, Jonathan Van Ness, "Queer Eye" (Netflix)

Nicole Byer, "Nailed It!" (Netflix)

RuPaul Charles, "RuPaul's Drag Race" (VH1)

Barbara Corcoran, Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Daymond John, Robert Herjavec, Kevin O'Leary, "Shark Tank" (ABC)

Padma Lakshmi, Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons, "Top Chef" (Bravo)

MOST NOMINATED PROGRAMS

"The Crown" (Netflix), 24 nominations

"The Mandalorian" (Disney+), 24

"WandaVision" (Disney+), 23

"The Handmaid’s Tale" (Hulu), 21

"Saturday Night Live" (NBC), 21

"Ted Lasso" (Apple TV+), 20

MOST NOMINATED NETWORKS

HBO/HBO Max, 130

Netflix, 129

Disney+, 71

NBC, 46

Primetime Emmy Awards go virtual this year because of COVID-19 ...

The Emmys are going virtual.

After nominations were announced Tuesday for the Sept. 20 ceremony that will air on ABC, producers and host Jimmy Kimmel sent a letter to nominees saying the show will be presented remotely this year, forsaking the traditional in-person red carpet and awards presentation at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles. Variety first revealed the contents of the letter on Wednesday.

USA TODAY obtained a copy of the letter and verified its contents.

A virtual ceremony, a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, also means a relaxation of black-tie requirements, as the letter states: "Our informal theme for the night is 'come as you are,' but make an effort!”

There already had been much speculation that the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony might go virtual, considering the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent rise in cases in Los Angeles and around the country. The letter, signed by ABC late-night host Kimmel and producers, promises "the most memorable Emmys" and alludes to the coronavirus situation, without referencing it by name.

"As you’ve probably guessed, we’re not going to be asking you to come to the Microsoft Theatre in downtown LA on September 20th. This year, it’s still going to be TV industry’s biggest night out … but we’ll come to you!" the letter states. "It’s still television’s highest honor, and we never want to lose the significance of being nominated for, and maybe winning, an Emmy, but we’re going to do in a way that is appropriate to the moment (and guarantees you a memorable night)."

The letter says producers can't ignore the current circumstances and "we also acknowledge that our world is going through a challenging moment in many ways."

It does not offer details for the virtual show, but promises "an event that is filled with warmth and humanity, which celebrates the power of television to bring us together and to help us shape our world." The plan is for the show to be live.

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It promises the nominees that they will be filmed at their homes or locations of their choice. "We’re going to make you look fabulous – we’re exploring the cutting edge of technology to allow to use good cameras and lighting and look forward to working with you to produce your unique 'on screen' moments."

One reason for lifting the formal-dress rules is consideration for nominees in time zones where the show will air in the middle of the night. "If you want to be in formal wear, we’d love that, but equally if you’re in the UK and it’s 3 a.m., perhaps you want to be in designer pajamas and record from your bed!"

ABC and the Television Academy issued a statement concerning the message to nominees and the ceremony: "As ABC and the Television Academy continue to formulate plans for the Emmys telecast, producers have taken the proactive step of reaching out to some nominees now to inform them of our intent to deliver a live show that is both celebratory and safe. We look forward to sharing information with you in the weeks ahead, as we solidify our plans for TV’s biggest night."

Here is the text of the letter to nominees from Kimmel and executive producers Ian Stewart, Reggie Hudlin, Guy Carrington and David Jammy:

Dear Nominees,

The producers of Emmys 2020 congratulate you on this incredible recognition of your work.

We’re delighted and honored to be producing the event on September 20th and have every intention of not only making sure that it is not compromised by this crazy moment in our lives, but that it is the most memorable Emmys ever and that you have a wonderful night.

As you’ve probably guessed, we’re not going to be asking you to come to the Microsoft Theatre in downtown LA on September 20th. This year, it’s still going to be TV industry’s biggest night out … but we’ll come to you!

At a time like this, we’re taking the opportunity to create a moment that is more relaxed, more entertaining, more enjoyable not only for you, but for the millions watching at home. It’s still television’s highest honor, and we never want to lose the significance of being nominated for, and maybe winning, an Emmy, but we’re going to do in a way that is appropriate to the moment (and guarantees you a memorable night).

But we cannot ignore the circumstances, and aside from NOT being able to come together in one place, we also acknowledge that our world is going through a challenging moment in many ways. We’ll be producing an event that is filled with warmth and humanity, which celebrates the power of television to bring us together and to help us shape our world. You are an essential part of that story.

So, what does this all mean for September 20th?

We are assembling a top notch team of technicians, producers and writers to work closely with Jimmy Kimmel and with you and your team, to make sure that we can film with you (and loved ones or whomever else you choose to be with) at your home, or another location of your choice. We’re going to make you look fabulous – we’re exploring the cutting edge of technology to allow to use good cameras and lighting and look forward to working with you to produce your unique “on screen” moments.

So, what are you wearing??? Our informal theme for the night is “come as you are, but make an effort!” If you want to be in formal wear, we’d love that, but equally if you’re in the UK and it’s 3am, perhaps you want to be in designer pajamas and record from your bed! We want to work with you to style your moments, but want you to guide us on your levels of comfort – where you want to be, who you want to be with, what you want to wear etc.

Once again, congratulations.