It’s an honor to be recognized! Many of the stars who were nominated for the Emmy Awards 2022 nominations reacted to the critical acclaim.
“Making this show with this cast and crew of the most incredibly talented people that I get the privilege of learning from everyday has been a highlight of my life. I’m so proud to work beside you and CONGRATULATIONS! I don’t have the words to express the love and gratitude I feel right now, all I can do is say thank you with all my heart,” ZendayaJuly 12, 2017, via Instagram
The 25-year-old Spider-Man, There’s No Way Home actress received four nominations for her work on HBO’s Euphoria — Outstanding Lead Actress, two separate nominations for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics and Outstanding Drama Series as she serves as an executive producer for the show. This Disney Channel alum won her Emmy Award for 2020 for her portrayal as Rue in the teen drama.
Zendaya’s competitors in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series category this year are Jodie Comer (Killing Eve), Laura Linney (Ozark), Melanie Lynskey (Yellowjackets), Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) and Reese Witherspoon (The Morning Show).
The Greatest Showman actress’ costars Sydney Sweeney, Colman Domingo Martha Kelly are also up for an honor at TV’s most prestigious awards show this year. Sweeney, 24 is nominated as Outstanding Supporting Actress, while Domingo, 52, Kelly, 54, and Kelly, 56, are nominated respectively in the Guest Actor or Actress categories.
She was also recognized for her portrayal Cassie in EuphoriaSweeney is also nominated in the role of Olivia Mossbacher The White Lotus. The Washington native shared a video of herself crying over the phone with her mom after she received the good news. “Hold on, everyone’s calling, I’ll call you right back,” she said at the end of the Instagram clip.
“It’s an honor to know that both Olivia and Cassie have connected with so many. I’m so proud of both these shows and grateful to everybody that’s been a part of them. But most importantly mom, I love you, we did it through the ups and downs!🥺♥️🥰 thank you thank you!!” the Sharp ObjectsThe post was captioned by an alum.
Sweeney was nominated along with her White LotusCostars Jennifer Coolidge, Alexandra Daddario, Natasha Rothwell Connie BrittonShe was her mother in the comedy drama.
“I am honored to be recognized with my fellow nominees and brilliant castmates,” Coolidge, 60, wrote via Instagram.
Scroll through to see how this year’s Emmy nominees reacted to the honor:
