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2025 Emmy Awards: Historic Nominations and New Records

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The 2025 Emmys, hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze, have arrived, bringing historic nominations and new records to the table. Among the notable nods are 83-year-old Harrison Ford, who earned his first-ever Emmy nomination for Shrinking, and 77-year-old Kathy Bates, who is the oldest person ever nominated for Best Actress in a Drama. The youngest-ever Best Supporting Actor nominee, Owen Cooper, is also in the running for Adolescence. As for the top contenders, Severance leads the pack with 27 nominations, closely followed by The Penguin with 24 nominations, and The White Lotus and The Studio with 23 nominations each. The Last of Us, Hacks, Andor, The Pitt, and Adolescence are also strong contenders.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 2025 Emmys feature historic nominations, including 83-year-old Harrison Ford and 77-year-old Kathy Bates.
  • Severance leads the pack with 27 nominations, followed closely by The Penguin with 24 nominations, and The White Lotus and The Studio with 23 nominations each.
  • The Last of Us, Hacks, Andor, The Pitt, and Adolescence are strong contenders for the Best Drama category.
  • The youngest-ever Best Supporting Actor nominee, Owen Cooper, is in the running for Adolescence.
  • The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards air on September 14, 8/7c, on CBS, hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze.
  • The Creative Arts Emmys have already awarded several winners, including The Pitt, Severance, The Studio, Hacks, and The Penguin in acting categories.
  • Notable wins include Giancarlo Esposito for The Boys, Shawn Hatosy for The Pitt, and Merritt Wever for Severance in the Guest Actor and Actress categories.
  • The list of nominees comprises a diverse range of programs, including Apple TV+'s Severance and The Studio, HBO's The Last of Us, and Netflix's Hacks.

Statistics:

  • 83-year-old Harrison Ford received his first-ever Emmy nomination for Shrinking.
  • 77-year-old Kathy Bates is the oldest person ever nominated for Best Actress in a Drama.
  • Owen Cooper is the youngest-ever Best Supporting Actor nominee.
  • Severance leads the pack with 27 nominations, followed closely by The Penguin with 24 nominations.
  • The White Lotus and The Studio also received 23 nominations each.
  • 26 programs received multiple nominations, including Severance (27), The Penguin (24), The White Lotus (23), and The Studio (23).

Sources:

  • TV Insider: "2025 Emmy Awards: The Winners List (UPDATING LIVE)"
  • TV Insider: "2025 Emmy Nominations: 23 Biggest Snubs and Surprises"
  • CBS: "77th Primetime Emmy Awards"
  • Paramount+: "2025 Emmy Awards"

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