Queer artists continue their strong showing among the showbiz elite, this time at the 2019 Emmy nominations.
Season One of Pose scored big in major categories, including nominations for Best Drama and Best Lead Actor for Billy Porter. The lesbian thriller Killing Eve also netted a Best Drama nod, as did lead actresses Sandra Oh and Jody Comer. Russian Doll, the surreal Netflix series, co-created by out-lesbian Leslye Headland, also grabbed a Best Drama nomination, as well as a Best Actress nom for Natasha Lyonne.
The comedy categories also had a solid showing. Schitt’s Creek, co-created and co-starring Dan Levy, scored a nomination for Best Comedy Series, as well as for Best Lead Actor (Eugene Levy) and Actress (Catherine O’Hara). The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, which features a major out-gay character, also turned up in the Best Comedy category, as well as for Best Supporting Actress. Actress Alex Borstein grabbed a nomination for her performance as a lesbian comedy manager. Jane Lynch also got a nomination for guest actress on Mrs. Maisel. Out-queer actress Kate McKinnon received a nomination for her work on SNL.
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Rupaul’s Drag Race received yet another nomination for Best Reality Program, while out-gay actor Ben Wishaw nabbed a nod for his work in A Very English Scandal. Out-trans actress Laverne Cox also had a nomination for Best Guest Actress in a Drama for Orange is the New Black, while out-gay actress Cherry Jones received notice for her work on The Handmaid’s Tale. Finally, Ellen DeGeneres racked up her umpteenth nomination, this time for her work on the gameshow Game of Games.
Frankly, we’re still bummed that both Indya Moore and MJ Rodriguez’s work on Pose went overlooked. Still, we’re confident that if the show lands nods for Season 2 (still airing on FX), we may see both ladies representing in the Lead Actress category.
Wicked Dickie
“…Frankly, we’re still bummed that both Indya Moore and MJ Rodriguez’s work on Pose went overlooked yet another year. Still, we’re confident that if the show gets another season, we may see both ladies representing in the Lead Actress category….” I binged watched season 1 and now caught up on season 2. Love it. I really don’t think Indya was Leading Actress worthy, but definitely MJ, and Dominique Jackson are fantastic.
Brian
Are you joking? Dominique is the worst actor I’ve ever seen on a TV show outside of some really bad child actors. Her line readings are painful to listen to, although she has moderately improved in season 2.
Hdtex
@Brian is jealous of Dominique. As an utter failure, he’s jealous of most everyone.
Brian
That is exactly it, I’m jealous of the worst actor in the world. Your insight into my psyche continues to amaze me.
mdrguy1
Love Pose and all that it stands for, plus good intentions and social activism aside, I simplly find it very entertaining. And the great Billy Porter can do no wrong imho. But I’m with Brian on this one: Dominique Jackson is an incredibly weak actress, with stilted, overly enunciated line readings and an emotional range that spans 1-4 on a 1-10 scale. Sorry, but simply the truth.
Gay Veteran
Dominique is what makes Pose authentic. Her delivery mimics so many of the legendary house mothers. Watch Paris is Burning. Next you’ll be asking Indya Moore to lose their Bronx accent.
mdrguy1
Don’t want to trigger a fight, but I have watched Paris Is Burning many times. I’m talking ACTING and the emotions behind the delivery. She leaves me cold, sorry. Just my opinion. But let’s agree to disagree, lock arms, and march into 2020, together and united, so we can give Trump and the fanatical right a big, loud snap in the face, do an about face, and sashay away from the past 4 years.
madtown52761
Pose wasn’t eligible for Emmy consideration last year — it premiered a day or two after eligibility closed. So, the emmy nominations are not for the current season, they are for last season. Which means it’s the first year these actresses were overlooked, not “yet another year”… LOVE the show. It’s amazing and deserve all the recognition it can get!
Gay Veteran
I’m not really on the Billy Porter train, I think a lot of his co-stars gave better performances, but a win is a win. The show was nominated so the cast still has a chance to win. I’m surprised Dan Levy was nominated as a supporting actor. He’s great on Schitt’s Creek.
As I’m typing this I realized once again Shameless is screwed over… particularly Cameron Monaghan and Emmy Rossum.
Anyways, I’ll be rooting for everyone black. I want ‘When They See Us’ to clean up!
Gay Veteran
*wasn’t nominated
pete54
You missed out Hannah Gadsby’s two nominations. As a fellow Tasmanian I cannot let that slip by.
atomculture
Ryan O’Connell’s Special was nominated for a short form Emmy.
Libertas Belle
WISHaw ya couldaw spelledaw Whishaw’s name correctly. 😉