Julia Roberts’ Response to Her 2019 Emmys Snub Is Priceless
From the second Julia Roberts was hooked up to star in and government produce Homecoming, an Emmy was predicted for her future. Till it wasn’t.
Roberts performed Heidi Bergman within the sequence from Mr. Robotic creator Sam Esmail and was forecasted by nearly each Emmys knowledgeable to get a nomination alongside the likes of Sandra Oh and Laura Linney. However when D’Arcy Carden and Ken Jeong introduced the 2019 Emmy nominees, Roberts was nowhere to be seen on the checklist. Alongside Linney and Oh, Robin Wright, Emilia Clarke, Jodie Comer, Viola Davis and Mandy Moore obtained Emmy nominations.
No Roberts. And no Homecoming in the primary drama sequence class, no nomination for costars Stephan James, Bobby Cannavale, Shea Whigham or Sissy Spacek. Roberts posted about her snub on Instagram in a submit that will in all probability be higher than any acceptance speech she may give.
“Properly, I am in distinctive firm no less than,” Roberts stated alongside a picture of her cellphone with a push notification saying she was snubbed together with George Clooney and Emma Stone.
Homecoming will return for a second season with Roberts simply on board as an government producer.
See extra of the Emmy nominations snubs and surprises under.
Showtime
SNUB
SNUB: Jim Carrey, Kidding
Jim Carrey returned to TV in what was certain to be an Emmy-nominated position…and but…
SNUB: GLOW
The Netflix comedy was higher than ever in season two, however simply Betty Gilpin bought a nomination.
Hulu
SURPRISE
SURPRISE: PEN15
Hulu’s acclaimed comedy created by and starring Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle picked up a Comedy Writing nomination and it is SO deserved.
SURPRISE: Loopy Ex-Girlfriend
The CW’s acclaimed musical comedy picked up a nomination for authentic track for “Antidepressants Are So Not a Massive Deal.” It isn’t an appearing or general nomination for star and co-creator Rachel Bloom, however we’ll take it.
Netflix
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SNUB: Richard Madden, Bodyguard
After a Golden Globes win and limitless buzz, this appeared like Richard Madden’s massive yr. The present itself picked up a nomination, however not the lead actor.
SNUB: Kristen Bell, The Good Place
The Good Place is without doubt one of the greatest reveals on TV, anchored by Ted Danson AND Kristen Bell. Your entire supporting forged of The Good Place was additionally snubbed.
BBC/Two Brothers/Luke Varley
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SURPRISE: Fleabag’s dominance
We knew creator and star Phoebe Waller-Bridge would come by means of within the appearing class, however didn’t count on Olivia Colman, Sian Clifford, Fiona Shaw, Kristine Scott Thomas and the present itself would lower by means of the competitors.
HBO
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SURPRISE: Gwendoline Christie, Recreation of Thrones
The Supporting Actress in a Drama Collection class is stacked with Recreation of Thrones expertise. We anticipated Lena Headey, Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner, however didn’t suppose Gwendoline Christie would come by means of. Ser Brienne perpetually!
SURPRISE: Alfie Allen, Recreation of Thrones
Guess Theon’s redemption arc was a success for the voters of the TV Academy!
CBS
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SNUB: Christine Baranski, The Good Battle
With no The Crown and no The Handmaid’s Story, it appeared like this might lastly be Christine Baranski’s deserved yr. Alas…
SNUB: Pamela Adlon, Higher Issues
As author, actor and director of the acclaimed Higher Issues, Pamela Adlon appeared like a shoe-in.
ABC
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SURPRISE: Viola Davis, How you can Get Away With Homicide
It is no shock that Viola Davis is nice, however How you can Get Away With Homicide misplaced a substantial quantity of buzz and viewers in its fifth season.
SURPRISE: Robin Wright, Home of Playing cards
After the Kevin Spacey scandal, it appeared like Hollywood turned its again on Home of Playing cards. However the Academy got here in with a dramatic twist.
NBC
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SNUB: Susan Kelechi Watson, This Is Us
As Beth, Susan Kelechi Watson is the emotional spine on the household drama. She acted her butt off within the third season.
SNUB: Issa Rae, Insecure
This was one of many funniest seasons of Insecure…and no nomination for its co-creator and star.
Pop
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SURPRISE: Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Schitt’s Creek
As Moira Rose, Catherine O’Hara has spent 5 seasons stealing each single scene with simply the pronunciation of a phrase. Schitt’s Creek has been an beneath the radar present for years, that is effectively deserved.
It is nice to see O’Hara, the present itself and Eugene Levy nominated. Subsequent yr: Annie Murphy and Dan Levy, please!
SURPRISE: Mandy Moore, This Is Us
Mandy Moore is frequently essentially the most underrated participant on This Is Us, knocking emotional hits out of the park on a weekly foundation, she simply hasn’t been nominated earlier than!
Amazon
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SNUB: Homecoming
The Julia Roberts anchored Amazon sequence appeared like a lock, no less than for Excellent Lead Actress in a Drama Collection. Speak about a dramatic twist.
SNUB: The Massive Bang Principle
No remaining victory lap for the CBS sequence within the Excellent Comedy Collection class or Emmy favourite Jim Parsons within the Lead Actor class.
Andrew Lipovsky/NBC
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SNUB: The Tonight Present with Jimmy Fallon
Fallon was neglected of the Selection Speak Collection class, together with Seth Meyers, whereas the opposite Jimmy and James did rating a nomination.
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