David Beckham and more 2024 Emmy nominees are celebrating after their hard work was recognized on the small screen.
Nominations were announced on Wednesday, July 17, with The Bear setting a record for a comedy series with 23 nominations, including Outstanding Comedy Series. Cast members Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Lionel Boyce and Liza Colón-Zayas‘ picked up nods for their performances from season 2. The Bear now surpasses the record held by NBC’s 30 Rock since 2009 with a total of 22 nominations.
Also in the comedy category, Selena Gomez received an acting nomination for her role on Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building for the very first time since the show debuted in 2021. Her costars Steve Martin and Martin Short were also recognized.
In the unscripted space, The Traitors is up for Outstanding Reality Competition Program alongside The Amazing Race, RuPaul’s Drag Race, Top Chef and The Voice.
The 2024 Emmy Awards air September 15. Scroll down to see how stars reacted to their nominations:
David Beckham
“It’s a real honour for me and the whole creative team for Beckham to be recognised by the TV Academy,” the athlete wrote via social media after his Netflix docuseries was nominated for Outstanding Cinematography For a Nonfiction Program. “Making this series was such a personal journey, a love letter to football and my family. It has been overwhelming for me and Victoria [Beckham] that we have had such a warm and positive response to the series. I’m so grateful to the incredible team led by Fisher Stevens and also to all those people from my life and career who took part and who have played such an important role in my story.”
Sheryl Lee Ralph
While announcing the nominees during a livestream, Ralph was informed by Television Academy chair Cris Abrego that she snagged a nod for her performance on ABC’s Abbott Elementary, to which she replied, “That never gets old!”
Brie Larson
“I am trying to find the words, but this thank you just feels so big. Thank you to the Television Academy for recognizing the talent, drive and passion of our Lessons in Chemistry team,” the actress said in a statement. “To see so many departments lifted up is the greatest feeling. I am honored to say that I witnessed the most amazing people do the most amazing things. I am humbled by the world Bonnie Garmus and Elizabeth Zott has opened my heart to. And I am thrilled beyond belief that we get this chance to toast and eat together one last time. I’m the happiest woman in the universe.”
Mark Duplass
The actor reacted to being nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role in The Morning Show, saying, “I’ve been so fortunate to work alongside leads Jen and Reese, who have blazed such a powerful trail for actors on this show. It’s a gift to get to be a part of such a talented ensemble and waking up today to see not only 16 nominations, but 7 of them from the supporting cast alone was truly heartwarming.”
He continued: “What an honor to share this category with my fellow cast members Jon Hamm and Billy Crudup. In particular, seeing the acknowledgement for gifted and hardworking actors like Nicole Beharie, Greta Lee, Karen Pittman, and the legendary Holland Taylor is the most thrilling part of all of this. I want to thank all of our writers, directors, producers and of course Apple for making all of this possible.”
Jodie Foster
“This just feels like a love letter from above. It’s my very first Emmy nomination as an actor and it’s especially thrilling to share this joy with our Night Country team,” the actress shared in a statement. “We couldn’t love and trust one another more, after holding on for dear life through the snow, finding our way in the dark. Being part of the True Detective family with Issa López as our fearless leader is the gift that keeps on giving.”
Walton Goggins
“I’m so humbled and grateful to be included in this room of storytellers, in this category with these remarkable actors, in this stellar year of television,” he said in a statement. “To be a part of Fallout, to play these two roles written by Geneva and Graham and to get to work with one of my heroes, Jonathan Nolan, means so much to me. You know who the most grateful man in the world is? ….ME!!! I can’t wait for September 15th!!!”
Jonathan Bailey
“It is not lost on me that this sort of recognition is rare. I’ve grown up savouring the minimal queer television and film on offer whilst battling problematic media and societal criticism of queer life,” the actor noted. “I have loved so many award winning dramatic performances of gay characters but for Matt and I to be nominated together as gay actors feels like the sort of progress that would have made the world an easier place to grow up in. For that I am grateful and so unbelievably proud. Thank you to the TV Academy for this opportunity.”
Donald Glover
“What is happening! Thank you to the Television Academy! We really weren’t expecting this, but damn did we put in some work — it’s not every day you get to make something with a bunch of your best friends and it’s definitely not every day that it then receives love this way,” he said in a statement.
Matt Bomer
After receiving a nomination for Fellow Travelers, Bomer released a statement, which read, “It was such a nice surprise when I heard this morning. I didn’t know today was the day of the nominations. I was making coffee when Simon came in to tell me. I am incredibly grateful and thrilled that Jonny and Ron’s beautiful work was recognized as well. The fact that two out actors in a love story were recognized in this way is profoundly moving to me.”
Busy Philipps
“90 percent sure my pottery studio thinks someone I love just died because I yelled WHAT and then started sobbing when i got the text that GIRLS5EVA WAS NOMINATED FOR 2 EMMY AWARD,” Philipps wrote via Instagram about her Netflix series. “CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FEARLESS LEADER @scardinoandsons AND ALL OF OUR WRITERS FOR THEIR NOMINATION FOR WRITING AND @sarabareilles FOR HER NOMINATION FOR BEST SONG FOR HER GENIUS SONG ‘MEDIUM TIME.’ A REMINDER THAT ALL 3 SEASONS OF THE BEST COMEDY YOU HAVEN’T WATCHED IS AVAILABLE ON NETFLIX SO GET INTO IT!!!!”
Lionel Richie
In response to the nomination of his docuseries, The Greatest Night In Pop, Richie released a statement, which read, “I am still amazed by what we accomplished in 1985 and I’m even more amazed after receiving an Emmy nomination for The Greatest Night In Pop.”
He continued: “It has been an absolute joy to be able to bring this moment in history to life alongside Netflix. A big thank you and congratulations to all of the artists and participants for making ‘We Are The World’ happen, and thank you to the Television Academy for recognizing our documentary.”
Liza Colón-Zayas
“Thank you so much for all the love, all the fans, all the viewers and the Television Academy is showing for The Bear. I did not expect this. 23 Emmy nominations. Mind blown,” Colón-Zayas said via Instagram after being nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. “Shoutout to all of my cast members who have also been recognized. The entire crew and all the writers. All of you are being recognized and I am in awe.”
Aja Naomi King
“I am so deeply honored to be nominated for an Emmy. It is difficult to put language to the abundance of emotion I feel right now but foremost in my mind is my deep gratitude,” the actress said in a statement. “Gratitude to the Television Academy, the incredible Lessons in Chemistry cast and crew that I had the privilege to work alongside, and to every person who ever told me to keep going. Thank you.”
Kristen Wiig
“What the… Still in shock over here!” she shared in a statement about being nominated for Palm Royale. “I’m so happy for everyone that worked so hard on Palm Royale and SNL! And for all my fellow nominees!! Everyone at Apple, Lorne Michaels and the casts, writers, and crews!!! I can’t believe this.”
Sofía Vergara
“Wow. Griselda was my first dramatic role ever, and it took us 15 years to bring her to life,” Vergara stated. “I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who was a part of this series. I could have never done this without my director Andres Baiz, my costar Alberto Guerra, Eric Newman and the full creative team, my partner and producer Luis Balaguer, Ted Sarandos, Bela Bajaria, and their team at Netflix, and all the amazing cast and crew. I never dreamed that after Modern Family I would be able to work on something as special as Griselda.”
She continued: “I’m honored to be recognized alongside Jodie, Brie, Juno, and Naomi, incredible women who gave us incredible TV this year. Thank you to the Television Academy for this incredible honor!”
Holland Taylor
“Amazing news like a breath of cool air as I’m slogging through this blazing NYC heat to do my matinee of ‘N/A’ — about a 17 block hustle. Lucky, lucky me!” she joked in a statement.
Larry David
“It warms my heart to see that misanthropy is finally being recognized as an art form,” David said of Curb Your Enthusiasm being nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series nomination.
Lamorne Morris
“Thank you to the Television Academy for finally recognizing all my hard work on New Girl! Although I believe it’s a lock, I do see I’m nominated alongside Robert Downey Jr. who stole my role in Tropic Thunder,” he joked. “My fellow nominees and I won’t let this slide. This is a great honor, and I couldn’t be more excited! Truly blessed to work with such a talented cast and crew! Special thank you Noah for the opportunity and trusting me to bring Witt Farr to life! Go Fargo!”
Lily Gladstone
“I am so touched by this nomination. I wholeheartedly share the honor with the stellar cast of Under the Bridge, who brought such deep compassion and unmatched talent to telling Reena Virk’s story,” Gladstone said in a statement. “Every beating heart on screen gave so much of themselves to honor her legacy, and I’d especially like to thank Vritika, Archie and Riley, I am so inspired by you all. Thank you to Quinn Shephard, Samir Mehta, Liz Tigelaar, Stacey Silverman, Gina Gammell and Riley Keough for bringing this story to light and being champions of radical empathy. I’m forever grateful to have been brought along for the journey.”
‘Red, White and Royal Blue’ Producers
Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter issued a statement on behalf of production company Berlanti Productions after Prime Video’s Red, White and Royal Blue was nominated for Outstanding Television Movie.
“We are so honored. We share this with Jen, Courtenay, Julie, Sue, Brianna and all the wonderful people at Amazon who have been so supportive. Casey McQuiston wrote a joyful, wonderful book that captured the imagination of readers everywhere,” they stated. “We were honored to be trusted to turn it into a film and are so grateful to Matthew Lopez and our cast and crew, especially Nick Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez, for this wonderful ride. Bringing hope and love into the world always feels worthwhile and we are most grateful to the fans for loving this film.”
Writer and director Matthew Lopez also reacted, saying, “I’m incredibly happy that Red, White, and Royal Blue has been nominated for an Emmy today. It reflects the hard work and talents of so many people who helped bring it to life. The film was made with love and I’m very grateful for all the love it has received in response.”
‘Only Murders in the Building’ Showrunner
“In order to pull this season off, it meant everyone — from the greatest actress ever to the greatest propmaster swaddling each one of our Pickwick Triplets — bringing the most of their love, talent and ensemble spirit,” John Hoffman shared. “I watched it up close in amazement and today I’m out of my mind thrilled and grateful the Academy has seen them too, and honored so many of our cast and team of artists and collaborators in NY and LA that made our magical third season sing so unforgettably.”
‘Welcome to Wrexham’ Executive Producer
“6 Emmy nominations?! I am completely blown away and honored. Thank you to the Television Academy, FX, my Co-Chairman, the entire Welcome to Wrexham crew, and to the people of Wrexham,” Rob McElhenney posted. “You are family. None of this is possible without all of you,” the It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia star wrote. “Cymru am byth! ❤️🏴.”
‘Quiet on Set’ Directors
Mary Robertson and Emma Schwartz were “humbled” by the recognition they earned for the Investigation Discovery doc, which is up for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series.
“With every project, you aim to make an impact. It has been deeply rewarding working with the brave contributors who participated in Quiet on Set and witnessing how their testimony inspired empathy, empowered others to come forward, and launched calls to better protect children across the industry,” they stated. “We extend our sincerest gratitude to the voting academy for recognizing this series, and a deep thanks to our team, contributors, and the millions of viewers that have met this work with both passion and compassion.”
‘Vanderpump Rules’ Production Company Head
“For 11 seasons Evolution Media has produced Vanderpump Rules,” head of Evolution Media Lucilla D’Agostino said after the show was nominated for Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program. “Since we first premiered the show on Bravo in 2013, we have seen the popularity of the show grow as fans continue to follow the stories of our cast’s lives unfold. Today, we are honored that the members of the Television Academy have recognized our dedicated cast and crew with a nomination for Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program.”
