Adolescence actor Owen Cooper, at just 15 years old, has etched his name in Emmy history as the youngest nominee ever for this year's prestigious awards. Nominated for best supporting actor in a limited series or TV movie, Cooper is in the running to become the youngest male recipient of an acting Emmy should he claim victory.
Cooper will face off against his co-star Ashley Walters in the category, both representing accolades from the breakout Netflix series, "Adolescence." They are joined by Christine Tremarco and Erin Doherty, who have been recognized for their performances in the supporting actress category. Leading the nominations for various television productions is the workplace satire "Severance," closely followed by "The Penguin" and "The White Lotus." Notably, four actresses from "The White Lotus," including Carrie Coon and Parker Posey, will compete for the supporting actress award.
Other significant highlights in the nomination pool include RuPaul, who has set a record for most nominations as a reality host for "RuPaul's Drag Race," while Harrison Ford has earned his first Emmy nomination at the age of 83 for the series "Shrinking." The Emmy Awards ceremony is slated for September 14 in Los Angeles, where the accomplishments of actors and shows will be honored.
As for the overall nomination count, "Severance" leads with 27 nominations, while "The Penguin" follows with 24, and "The White Lotus" ties with "The Studio" at 23 nominations each. The categories span a broad range, including outstanding drama series, outstanding comedy series, and outstanding limited or anthology series.
In addition to the competitive acting categories, shows like "Abbott Elementary," "The Bear," and "Shrinking" are shaping the landscape of television excellence. With nominations in various genres, the Emmy Awards this year promise to celebrate a diverse array of talent and storytelling, setting the stage for what could be a historic evening celebrating the best of television.
