The2019 Emmy Awardsnominees are basking in the warm glow of recognition.
The cast and creators ofMarvelous Mrs. Maiselall shared statements with PEOPLE.
“Everyone here at The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel – cast, crew and writers – are stunned, thrilled, and so grateful for the 20 Emmy Nominations we received today. The company we’re keeping in our categories this year is stellar and we are incredibly humbled. That being said, we have all collectively decided that from now on, we will be absolutely impossible to deal with,” said Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino.
“I’m wildly grateful and absolutely thrilled to be invited back to the party, alongside some of my favorite performers and performances of the year. I can’t wait to celebrate so many different members of our Maisel family at work today!” added star Rachel Brosnahan.
On Tuesday,The Masked Singerjudge andDr. KenstarKen Jeongteamed up withThe Good PlacestarD’Arcy Cardento announce which small-screen stars wowed the industry this year — and the reactions are already pouring in.
“Many thanks to the Academy,” saidGame of Thrones’Kit Harrington in a statement to PEOPLE. “It’s been an amazing journey with ol’ Jon Snow. I’m thrilled he’s been nominated.”
“The Category Is: Speechless!” said Billy Porter, who scored a nomination forPose, in a statement to PEOPLE. “I’m so grateful to have lived long enough to see this day. POSE speaks a truth that has to power to transform hearts and minds. I’m honored and humbled to be counted in the number.”
“Wow, I am 85 years old, so this comes in just the nick of time,” said Alan Arkin, nominated forThe Kominsky Method, in a statement.
Glow‘s Betty Gilpin reacted to her outstanding supporting actress in a comedy nomination with a statement. “Having spent 32 years basing my personality on fear and sarcasm, the unbridled Shirley-Temple-on-crack joy I feel today is a massive inconvenience for me,” she said. “I’m so grateful to the Television Academy for this honor, and to Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch for making dreams I didn’t even know I had come true. I am a humbled, teary mess, and also thank you, mom.”
Ben Stiller, nominated for his direction work inEscape at Dannemora, told PEOPLE in a statement: “Thank you to the Television Academy for recognizingEscape at Dannemorawith these incredible nominations. We had so many dedicated artists giving their all on the series, both in front of and behind the camera—so to be celebrated this morning in this way is truly gratifying. Thank you to Showtime for being such incredible partners on this journey, and to the people of the North Country and Clinton Correctional, who helped invariably in bringing this story to life.”
Jessica Lange, nominated forAmerican Horror Story: Apocalypse, said: “I am thrilled to have had the opportunity to recreate this wild character, to work with my dear friend Sarah Paulson as a director, and to revisit this incredible world Ryan Murphy created. Thank you to the Academy.”
Jessica Lange inAmerican Horror Story.FX
Ozark’sLaura Linney was happy to be recognized with her outstanding lead actress in a drama series nomination.
“I am thrilled that I somehow ended up in this group of kick ass women, who all raise the bar over and over again,” she said. “I am also especially happy for my Ozark family, Julia, and that Bateman guy.”
Bob Odenkirk, ofBetter Call Saulfame, was also “thrilled to get this recognition!” he said in a statement. “Thank you to the Academy and to everyone who watched our fourth season. I am so proud to be in this wonderfully written and perfectly executed show!”
Rhea Seehorn as Kim Wexler and Bob Odenkirk as Jimmy McGill in Better Call Saul.Nicole Wilder/AMC/Sony Pictures Television
“I am deeply honored to receive this Emmy nomination for such an important project,” added Angela Bassett — who was nominated for outstanding narration for National Geographic’s specialThe Flood —in a statement. “I truly hope it will bring more much-needed attention to this rarely seen kingdom of resilient, beautiful animals in a way that inspires everyone to help protect it for years to come.”
Said Gwendoline Christie: “Playing Brienne of Tarth has truly been an honor and I am beyond grateful for this nomination. This character has changed my life and redefined the way I look at the world, women and particularly myself. Thank you to George R.R. Martin, David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, Carolyn Strauss, HBO and our incredible cast and crew. Lastly, apologies to my taxi driver who endured my screams, sobs and pure joy when getting this incredible news!”
“What the heck? I am stunned!” saidFosse/Verdon‘s Margaret Qualley. “I feel so honored to be nominated this morning, and alongside this crazy talented group of women. I can’t believe it! Huge congratulations to Sam and Michelle, and the entire cast; and a very special thank you to Ann Reinking, who I grew up idolizing and am completely honored to have been given the opportunity to portray. She was more generous than I ever could have hoped for in helping me prepare for this role and I am lucky to now call her my friend.”
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Leah Remini, who’sScientology And The Aftermath, was nominated for outstanding informational series or special, gave a statement to PEOPLE:
Lead Actress nominee Aunjanue Ellis, also ofWhen They See Us, has similar things to say in her statement.
“This nomination is a tribute to Kevin Richardson, Antron McCray, Raymond Santana, Korey Wise and Yusef Salaam. Let’s all say their names. Yusef’s mother, Sharonne Salaam, is nothing less than a warrior for her son and a survivor of an emotional violence few of us will ever understand. I am utterly grateful to her. Thank you to the visionary Ava DuVernay and Netflix for giving me the blessing to be a part of this act of restorative justice.”
“I fell in love with this cast and crew immediately and felt an even deeper bond after seeing the final product,” said supporting actress nominee Marsha Stephanie Blake, ofWhen They SeeUs, in a statement to PEOPLE.“Being able to work alongside Ava, Michael K. Williams and the rest of this stunning cast was enough. Anything beyond that is not just the icing on the cake, it’s the party, the presents, the gift bag and the centerpiece at the main table. Thank you to the Television Academy for this centerpiece… my first Emmy nomination! I am beyond honored and humbled to have been a part of such an important story.”
When They See Us.Atsushi Nishijima/Netflix
One of the sweetest reactions came from Joey King, who shared a video of herself crying when she saw she was nominated for her work inThe Act. She immediately FaceTimed her on-screen mother, Patricia Arquette, who was also nominated in the same category.
“I cannot believe this is happening,” she said on Twitter. “There’s so many people to thank for this moment and getting to talk to my mom and Patricia immediately after it was announced was so special. I’m in shock.”
Arquette recalled the moment to PEOPLE in her statement.
“I was dead asleep and my phone rang and it was Joey King on FaceTime crying,” Arquette said. “But she was crying happy tears and I said ‘Did you get nominated?’ And she cried and I said, ‘What is it? Did you get nominated?’ and she shook her head yes and then she said ‘We both did!’ ”
“It was such a great feeling to see her face and feel her joy she is so damn talented and she kept saying, ‘I couldn’t do it without you.’ But she could have because she is an incredible talent,” Arquette added. “Then my boyfriend came in and told me about all the nominations forEscape at Dannemoratoo. then Ben Stiller texted me. So it was a pretty amazing morning. Now I’m just laying here being grateful for all the talented people I have had the chance to work with and I love the work of all the actresses I am being recognized alongside, so I would say it’s as they say a ‘good day at the office.’ ”
Samantha Bee, star and executive producer ofFull Frontal with Samantha Bee, had this to say in a statement to PEOPLE: “It’s such an honor to be nominated with so many of my friends. I am truly grateful to the Academy for recognizing the hard work of my entire staff. It is always a group effort and any day I can order celebratory cake to be delivered to the office is a good day. See you in LA!”
Conan O’Brien, star and executive producer ofCONAN, said this: “I have an excellent staff and I’m very happy to see them recognized with 3 Emmy Nominations. Next stop: the Latin Grammys.”
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In a statement, Bear Grylls, host and executive producer of National Geographic’s Hostile Planet, nominated for three Emmys including outstanding documentary or nonfiction series, said: “It’s been so inspiring to be part ofHostile Planet, a series unlike any other that I’ve been involved in before. There’s no doubt that it shines new light on how unforgiving and challenging life can be for animals at the toughest of times. I’m incredibly grateful to the Television Academy for honoring my role in this groundbreaking series and to National Geographic for the privilege of being able to guide viewers through these powerful, and at times shocking stories of survival.”
Phil Rosenthal ofSomebody Feed Philtold PEOPLE in a statement: “I’m thrilled for our team who work so hard trying to make me look sexy. The best thing about this is that hopefully I get to keep working with my friends, my family, meeting new families around the world, and eating all their food.”
“We are grateful to the Television Academy for recognizing RENT among its Emmy nominations this morning. It was a joyous experience gathering together members of the original Broadway creative team with our talented young cast in presenting this beloved musical to a wider audience, and we congratulate the entire team for their stellar work,” saidRent Live‘s Marc Platt, Adam Siegel and Julie Larson.
“It’s a huge honor to be nominated amongst such great company, and we are thrilled to seeChef’s Tablecontinue to receive recognition as the show has evolved over the years. We are beyond grateful – to Netflix for believing in us, and to our chefs for sharing their lives with us and the world,” saidChef’s Tablecreator and EP David Gelb.
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Black Mirror: Bandersnatch‘s Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones gave their ownEmmy Awardsreactions.
“We’re honored and delighted on behalf of everyone who worked onBandersnatch(and our selfish selves) to have received this nomination, alongside such formidable company,” they said in a statement to PEOPLE.
“What an honor! It has always been my dream to have my quote included in a roundup of Emmy nominee reactions in an entertainment industry press outlet such as this one!” saidBoJack Horsemanshowrunner Raphael Bob-Waksberg.
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The 71st PrimetimeEmmy Awardswill air live on Fox from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sept. 22 starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
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