The 2025 Emmy Award nominations were announced, featuring a mix of acclaimed television programs and performers familiar to theatre audiences, including references to the 77th Tony Awards. The list highlights a strong presence of actors and creators linked to both stage and screen, with the Jake Gyllenhaal Emmy Award Nomination standing out among them.
Among the top acting nominees, Martin Short earned a nod for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in Only Murders in the Building. Jean Smart received her nomination for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for the show Hacks, while Uzo Aduba was recognized for her performance in The Residence. Sterling K. Brown was nominated in the category of Best Actor in a Drama Series for his work in Paradise.
Supporting Roles Showcase a Range of Talents Across Genres
In supporting categories for drama, Sam Rockwell was nominated for The White Lotus, while John Turturro received a nomination for Severance. The Comedy Series supporting actor category features Michael Urie for Shrinking and Ebon Moss-Bachrach for The Bear. In supporting actress roles for comedy, Liza Colón-Zayas was nominated for The Bear and Sheryl Lee Ralph for Abbott Elementary.
Limited Series Recognitions Highlight Leading and Supporting Performances
Jake Gyllenhaal secured a nomination for Best Actor in a Limited Series for his role in Presumed Innocent, joining Brian Tyree Henry, who was nominated for Dope Thief. Best Actress in a Limited Series nominees include Cate Blanchett for Disclaimer, Cristin Milioti for The Penguin, and Michelle Williams for her work in Dying for Sex.
Supporting actress nods in the limited series category were given to Deirdre O’Connell for The Penguin and Ruth Negga for Presumed Innocent.
Guest Appearances and Hosting Also Garner Recognition
Guest actor nominations in comedy feature Jon Bernthal for The Bear and Bryan Cranston for The Studio. Cherry Jones received a nomination as Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her performance in The Handmaid’s Tale. Additionally, Cynthia Erivo, who recently hosted the Tony Awards, was nominated as Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for Poker Face.
Alan Cumming earned a nomination for Outstanding Host in a Reality Competition Program for The Traitors.
Creative Achievements Behind the Scenes Highlighted in Nominations
Among creative category nominees, Glenn Weiss was recognized for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special, specifically for his work on the 77th Annual Tony Awards. Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez received a nomination for Outstanding Music and Lyrics for their song “Agatha All Along.” The writing category included Jack Thorn and Stephen Graham for Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series on Adolescence, as well as Hannah Bos, Paul Thureen, and Bridget Everett for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for Somebody Somewhere.
Upcoming Emmy Awards Ceremony Details
The 77th Emmy Awards ceremony will take place on September 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The event will be broadcast on CBS and streamed live on Paramount+, drawing significant attention from television viewers and fans of theatre-connected talent alike.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Is Jake Gyllenhaal special needs?
A. Jake Gyllenhaal talks about his friendship and movie relationship with Heath Ledger from “Brokeback Mountain” on “Inside the Actor’s Studio.” He tells host James Lipton that they had known each other for years, starting when they both tried out for “Moulin Rouge.”
Q. How blind is Jake Gyllenhaal?
A. Jake Gyllenhaal has not been married. During a 2015 interview with Howard Stern, he explained why. Though he had “opportunities,” something always stopped him. “I probably got scared,” he said. He also mentioned that eventually, you decide to mature.
Q. How is Jake Gyllenhaal blind?
A. The host of the “Saturday Night Live” season finale was born with a lazy eye that was naturally corrected. Since age six, he has worn strong corrective glasses and has 20/1250 vision. Gyllenhaal has turned his vision struggles into an asset during filming.
