Emmys 2026 Nominations: Top 6 Shocking Revelations!

The season of television awards has officially begun!

This Wednesday, the Primetime Emmy nominations were announced and “The Pitt” led the pack with an impressive 25 nominations. “Hacks” set a new record for a comedy series with 24 nominations in a single season. The new show “Widow’s Bay” also made a strong showing with 19 nominations.

The nomination announcements were, as usual, a mix of predictable results and unexpected snubs.

Let’s delve into some of the most surprising outcomes and oversights in the acting categories from this Wednesday’s Emmy nominations.

SNUB: Jeremy Allen White and Most of “The Bear” Cast

Although “The Bear” is often debated over its classification as a comedy, it seems the Television Academy has cooled on it this year. The series received a total of eight nominations, including outstanding comedy series and nods for lead comedy actress Ayo Edebiri, guest comedy actress Jamie Lee Curtis, and guest comedy actor for the late Rob Reiner. However, other members of the cast, including former winners Jeremy Allen White, Liza Colón-Zayas, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, were notably overlooked. No, chef!

SURPRISE: Chase Infiniti, “The Testaments”

Chase Infiniti received her first Emmy nod as a lead drama actress for her role in “The Handmaid’s Tale” spinoff, “The Testaments.” This nomination is a slight consolation after her missed Oscar for her role in “One Battle After Another,” but it’s a welcome recognition!

SNUB: Everyone from “Industry”

Despite powerful performances by Myha’la, Ken Leung, Max Minghella, Kit Harington, and Marisa Abela (last year’s BAFTA winner for her role), the fourth season of “Industry” was completely overlooked. This ongoing snub has left the series without a single Emmy nomination throughout its entire run, a fact that would surely dismay the ambitious Pierpoint bankers.

SURPRISE: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, “Wonder Man”

Marvel’s “Wonder Man” managed to snag some Emmy attention, thanks to Yahya Abdul-Mateen II‘s performance, earning him a nomination in the lead drama actor category. He previously won an Emmy in 2020 for his role in “Watchmen.”

SNUB: Paul Anthony Kelly, “Love Story”

While Sarah Pidgeon garnered a nomination for her portrayal of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in Ryan Murphy’s “Love Story,” her co-star Paul Anthony Kelly missed out on a nod for his role as John F. Kennedy Jr. Nevertheless, Kelly has some exciting projects ahead, including “The Housemaid’s Secret” with Sydney Sweeney (also overlooked for “Euphoria”) and the 13th season of “American Horror Story.”

SURPRISE: Self-submitted “The Pitt” Actors

While “The Pitt” secured a remarkable 25 nominations, a standout achievement came from two guest actors who self-promoted their performances without HBO’s backing. Brittany Allen and Jeff Kober, who played heartfelt roles dealing with terminal illnesses, both earned guest actor nominations. This isn’t the first time HBO actors have successfully self-submitted, as seen with Alfie Allen, Gwendoline Christie, and Carice van Houten from “Game of Thrones” in 2019.

Other notable acting snubs include Kristen Bell and Adam Brody for “Nobody Wants This,” Jon Hamm for “Your Friends & Neighbors” and Cailee Spaeny for “Beef.”