It’s an honor to be nominated … or so they say. Ellen Pompeo, Jason Segel and more of Hollywood’s most recognizable TV actors have somehow evaded the Emmy Awards throughout their careers.
Since its inception, Pompeo has been a TV staple. Grey’s AnatomyAlthough her first broadcast aired in 2005 it has not been televised since. The ABC drama has been nominated for 39 awards and won five. Katherine Heigl2007 Outstanding Supporting Actress Award in Drama Series Chandra Wilson, Sandra Oh T.R. KnightThey were all nominated for their roles in the medical drama.
Despite never having scored Emmy recognition for her portrayal of Meredith Grey, Pompeo celebrated her former costar’s groundbreaking 2018 nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Oh became the first Asian American actress in this category to be nominated for her role.Killing Eve.
“I was not on my phone yesterday and clearly missed A LOT!!! @IamSandraCongratulations Can’t wait to hear your speech!! Which will have us in tears and laughing at the same time no I’m sure,” the Massachusetts native tweeted in July 2018. “No one can touch this girl’s dedication to storytelling or her talent.”
Pompeo has taken her snubs in stride. Sons of AnarchyStar Charlie Hunnam wasn’t as cordial after losing out on a nomination every year from 2008 to 2014.
“Lest we forget, it doesn’t matter at all,” the British actor told reporters in July 2014 after his final opportunity to be nominated for the FX series had passed. “I feel there’s this perception that we’re upset about this and … I really don’t give a s–t. This is for the people who watch the show. It’s something I do for them and for my friends who watch it. People don’t appreciate it. You can’t win them all.”
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