11 Emmy Nominee Newcomers You Need to Start Following

Sean Griffis
Jul 16, 2015

With every new award season comes a handful of fresh faces not yet nominated for their acting work. While some nominations are long overdue and other honorees are totally new names to Hollywood, the excitement remains the same (at a really high level, obviously). With this morning’s announcement of the 67th Emmy Awards Nominees, a dozen stars (rising + established) were called out for their impressive acting over the past year, and plenty of them were first-time nominees who you may not be all that acquainted with off screen. To get pumped for the sure-to-be unforgettable speeches from these newbs come Emmy night, start rooting for your faves by following them on Instagram and Twitter from now all the way up to the award ceremony on September 20.

1. Taraji P. Henson, Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Empire (Instagram: @tarajiphenson + Twitter: @therealtaraji): Technically the actress who plays Cookie has been nominated for her role in the Lifetime movie Taken from Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story, but we couldn’t contain our excitement when we saw the Empire Records’ boss lady’s name make the cut. Seriously, we need more Cookie one-liners, so fingers crossed Taraji comes through with some if she winds up with the trophy. (Photo via Pascal Le Segretain/Getty)

2. Amy Schumer, Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Inside Amy Schumer (Instagram: @amyschumer + Twitter: @amyschumer): Though nominated for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series at last year’s ceremony, this is Amy’s first nomination in an acting category, and we can’t think of a funny, talented gal that deserves the award any more than her. Imagine how memorable a speech by the comedian would be — we’ve got our fingers crossed for you, Amy. (Photo via Anthony Harvey/Getty)

3. Uzo Aduba, Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Orange Is the New Black(Instagram: @uzoaduba + Twitter: @uzoaduba): While the actress did win an Emmy (among a handful of others) last year for her work as Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren on the Netflix series, this year she is in the Supporting Actress category instead of the Guest Actress one. That’s already a win, girl. But it would be an ever bigger victory if she ended up at the podium! (Photo via Ilya S. Savenok/Getty)

4. Tituss Burgess, Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt(Instagram: @titusssawthis + Twitter: @titussburgess): This scene-stealer is sure to have an even bigger role in the second season of the Netflix comedy — he snagged his very first Emmy nom this morning. Here’s to good vibes + positive thoughts for a W for this talented guy, who will hopefully provide us with a follow-up to “Peeno Noir” via acceptance speech. (Photo via Brad Barket/Getty)

5. Viola Davis, Lead Actress in a Drama Series for How to Get Away With Murder(Twitter: @violadavis): We know, we can’t believe the varied, multi-dimensional characters the actress has played in the past have never earned her an Emmy nom before. Regardless, we are so pumped for this lady and think she rightfully deserves the trophy simply for that unforgettably powerful makeup removal scene alone. (Photo via Frederick M. Brown/Getty)

6. Tatiana Maslany, Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Orphan Black (Instagram: @tatmas + Twitter: @tatianamaslany): The actress who plays practically a dozen characters on the BBC America series finally got a long-overdue nomination. Now the only question is, which clone will inspire her red carpet look? (Photo via Gabriel Olsen/Getty)

7. Niecy Nash, Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Getting On (Instagram: @niecynash1 + Twitter: @niecynash): Nominated multiple times for her hosting duties on Style Network’s Clean House (which she won in 2010), this year marks her first Primetime Emmy nomination for her role in the HBO comedy series where she plays an empathetic nurse. Niecy, we don’t wanna see no scrubs come Emmy night ;) (Photo via Jason Merritt/Getty)

8. Keegan-Michael Key, Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for Key +Peele (Instagram: @keeganmic + Twitter: @keeganmkey): The comedian landed his first acting nomination (he was nominated for writing in last year’s ceremony) for his hilarious work on the Comedy Central sketch series. Though we’re excited for Keegan, we’re kinda bummed (actually, mad) his equally talented + hysterical co-star Jordan Peele didn’t nab a nom too. (Photo via Jesse Grant/Getty)

9. Anthony Anderson, Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Black-ish (Instagram: @anthonyanderson + Twitter: @anthonyanderson): The patriarch of the Johnson family on the ABC comedy series snatched his first nomination at the Emmys, and it couldn’t have been for a better role. (Photo via Jamie McCarthy/Getty)

10. Will Forte, Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for The Last Man on Earth (Twitter: @orvilleiv): The former Saturday Night Live cast member has been bringing the comedy since he left the TV institution in 2010. Now playing… well, the last man on Earth, he could be the only man left standing in his category accepting an award come Emmy night. (Photo via Mark Davis/Getty)

11. Gaby Hoffmann, Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Transparent + Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for Girls: The beyond-talented actress not only snagged her first Emmy nomination this year, but she ended up with two! If you haven’t seen her intriguing work as Ali on the Amazon series, go binge it now and thank us later. (Photo via Charley Gallay/Getty)

SNUB: Gina Rodriguez, Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Jane the Virgin (Instagram: @hereisgina + Twitter: @hereisgina): The actress who gave The CW its first-ever Golden Globe nomination + win also had one of the best-ever Emmy “For Your Consideration” campaigns (Exhibit A) and gives amazing, inspiring (and award-worthy on their own) acceptance speeches (Exhibit B) all while looking flawless. Oh, also she is a mega-talented actress and totally should have been one of the nominees for her dynamic performance throughout the first season of Jane the Virgin. #JusticeforGina (Photo via Jason Merritt/Getty)

Which Emmy newcomer are you most excited about, and are you as outraged about Gina Rodriguez’s snub as we are? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.

Olivia Munn Bravely Shares Mastectomy Scars In Latest Skims Ad

Olivia Munn bared it all in her latest SKIMS ad, proving you don't have to hide your scars. The actress posed in a campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, supporting Susan G. Komen®and highlighting her own journey with the disease. She looked absolutely stunning in every photo, but the most gorgeous moment was the way Munn didn't shy away from showing her mastectomy scars. She spoke to TODAY about her experience during the shoot, and why she ultimately decided to ditch her insecurities. Here's what she had to say!

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Munn shared with TODAYthat she didn't initially plan to show her scars on the set. The campaign was focused on her recovery post-breast cancer diagnosis, but the makeup artist had a hard time covering up the scars throughout the shoot. She explained that she took a look in the mirror and thought, "I’m done being insecure about my scars." From there, she took the idea to show them off to the SKIMS team — and the rest is history.

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And while she was scared to be so vulnerable on camera, this was ultimately a really empowering move for Munn. She elaborated that there are "so many women that have these same scars" who feel just as insecure as she did about them — and she really hopes those women see this ad. "Skims is so iconic and associated with beauty and sex appeal, and cancer really doesn't have that same connotation," she said. "So I just really hope that other women who have gone through my same path feel a little better after seeing it."

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The star also took to Instagram to give a behind-the-scenes explanation of her experience. She reiterated that she was "done being insecure" about her scars. "Every mark life has left behind on my body is proof of how hard I fought," she wrote. "I hope other women who have been self-conscious about their scars see these photos and feel all the love I’m sending."

She also shared that SKIMS will donate 10% of their bra sales (except bralettes) to Susan G. Komen® — a charity dedicated to finding a cure for breast cancer — from October 23-31 in stores and online. "It’s really meaningful to be part of an initiative that supports research and helps countless individuals impacted by breast cancer," she said.

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All of this comes on the heels of Munn's announcement earlier this year that she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She revealed the diagnosis came after recently tested negatively for well-known breast cancer genes and had normal results from her annual mammogram — but her doctor to check her Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Score. The test showed Munn had a 37% risk of breast cancer, so she pushed for more answers that eventually lead to her diagnosis.

Since then, Munn shared with PEOPLE that she had 4 surgeries in 10 months and underwent medically-induced menopause — all the while juggling being a new mom with husband John Mulaney. She shared, "I'm lucky. We caught it with enough time that I had options. I want the same for any woman who might have to face this one day."

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After that March announcement, it's clear Munn is dedicated to raising awareness for women's health — and particularly their options. While chatting about the SKIMS campaign, Munn told TODAY, "You've got to go your doctor and you inundate them with information and you don't stop until they give you the test you need."

If you want to test your own risk for breast cancer, the National Institute of Health has resources here.

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The 'Severance' Season 2 Trailer Is Finally Here & I Have So Many Questions

The cast and crew of Severance are finally returned to the office after months of waiting for production to resume, and we finally have a first look from the new season! Apple TV+ just posted a teaser image from season 2 of cast member Adam Scott holding a bunch of blue balloons. We don't quite know the significance of this picture to the plot, but we do know we are pumped to see it!

Executive producer, Ben Stiller, spread the news about the Apple TV+ series’ return back in January 2024 with a quote tweet simply commenting, "back to work.”

Adam Scott also teased the Severance season 2 production in an Instagram post the same month, saying it’s “lovely being back at the office.” Severance season 2 is officially back on track. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming season!

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Adam Scott is back in the first teaser trailer for Severance season 2 — and spends the entire trailer running from his problems (relatable). It appears that despite the fact Mark's innie retreats at the end of season 1, it looks like he wakes back up in the elevator and has lots of surprises waiting for him in the office.

Is there a release date for Severance Season 2?

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Severance Season 2 Release Date

Yes, we finally have a release date for Severance season 2! The sophomore season will hit Apple TV+ on January 17, 2025.

What is Severance about?

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Severance Season 2 Plot

Severance is a fictitious psychological thriller TV series that’s focused on a biotech company named Lumon Industries. In the show, Lumon Industries has popularized a procedure called ‘severance’ that separates their employees’ work selves from their personal lives. Essentially, when Lumon employees are at work, they can’t recall anything outside of work, and vice-versa when they aren’t at the office.

The first season of Severance follows Lumon Industries employee, Mark (portrayed by Adam Scott). Throughout the first season’s nine episodes, Mark and his coworkers begin to learn more about the severance procedure, their double-lives, and Lumon Industries’ true objectives – and it all begins to unravel in a mysterious way.

Who stars in Severance?

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Severance Season 2 Cast

Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, John Turturro, Christopher Walken, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman, Jen Tullock, Dichen Lachman, and Michael Chernus are all part of the main cast in Severance.

Deadline confirmed in 2022 that Gwendoline Christie, Bob Balaban, Merritt Wever, Alia Shawkat, Robby Benson, Stefano Carannante, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, and John Noble are part of the Severance season 2 cast.

Where can I watch Severance?

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You can stream season 1 of Severance on Apple TV+. If you don’t already have a subscription to Apple TV+, you can try the platform 7 days free before subscribing for $9.99/month.

Why is Severance season 2 taking so long?

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Severance season 2 is taking so long because production was halted in the wake of last year’s writers strike.

The cast and crew began filming season 2 on October 3, 2022, with production shutting down on May 8, 2023. Since SAG-AFTRA has struck a deal with AMPTP studios, it’s “back to work” on the Severance set per executive producer, Ben Stiller.

Is Severance creepy?

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Severance follows the horrors that come with working in an office, so yes, it’s creepy. Just kidding (sort of)!

The surreal tone of Severance definitely makes it creepy. There’s an ongoing feeling that someone – or something – is constantly keeping watch and wants to gain control. This tone, paired with the series’ clean, manicured (yet cold) visuals, chalks it up to be fairly disturbing.

The characters in the show become increasingly aware of this cryptic, surveillant presence, and the building tension definitely adds to the show’s creepiness. It’s also pretty existential, which is the creepiest feeling of them all.

Was Severance canceled?

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Severance was not canceled. (Thank goodness!) The production was put on pause due last May to 2023’s writers strikes, but it’s up and running now. We are enthused about the show’s return!

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'Nobody Wants This' Season 2 Won't Feature This Controversial Couple

All it takes is a few episodes of Nobody Wants This to realize it's one of the best rom-coms of the year — and that Adam Brody is still super hot. The series, which also stars Kristen Bell, has gone viral for everything from its hilariously relatable approach to dating to "the best kiss of all time" to how eloquently it explains the fear that we're too much for a romantic partner. With an 8.1 out of 10 on IMDb, a 95 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, and literally millions of TikTok views, it's no surprise the show was just renewed for a second season. Here's everything we know about Nobody Wants This season 2.

What's going to happen in Nobody Wants This season 2?

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Creator Erin Foster just revealed Nobody Wants This season 2 is actually going to get rid of this tease from season 1: Morgan and Sasha's flirtationship. "I think we’re going to wrap up their weird 'Is it romantic?' thing. Because we want to see them together in season two, hanging out," she tells The Hollywood Reporter. "We want to see Esther. I think we went down that road enough that now we’re going to pull back and reposition so we can have them all in scenes together without [Morgan] being like, a full homewrecker. But we’re going to give Morgan something very fun. Justine [Lupe] came in and we pitched it to her and she was like, 'This is my dream storyline.'"

Is Morgan going to be swept off her feet? Or maybe she'll inherit a huge sum of money and become her own trophy wife. That would be SO Morgan.

Is there going to be a season 2 of Nobody Wants This?

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Yes on October 10, Netflix announced that Nobody Wants This will be coming back for season 2. And (spoiler!!!) now that Joanne and Noah have decided to be together, and Noah's decided to give up his position as Head Rabbi, I have a feeling they'll have to deal with a lot of opinions. (Namely, Noah's mother).

"Creating Nobody Wants This will forever be a career highlight for me," creator Erin Foster says in a statement. "The incredible cast, crew, producers and executives all made this into the show it is today, and to experience viewers' reactions to this series now that it's out in the world has been more than anything I could have dreamed. I’m so lucky to be able to continue this story, and to do it alongside Jenni Konner and Bruce Eric Kaplan, who I've been such a fan of since Girls... Justice for healthy relationships being the most romantic!”

When is Nobody Wants This season 2 coming out?

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We know season 2 is coming out in 2025, but stay tuned for an official Nobody Wants This season 2 release date.

Who's in the cast of Nobody Wants This season 2?

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The Nobody Wants This cast includes Kristen Bell, Adam Brody, Justine Lupe, Timothy Simons, Stephanie Faracy, Tovah Feldshuh, Paul Ben-Victor, Michael Hitchcock, Jackie Tohn, Sherry Cola, Shiloh Bearman, and Emily Arlook.

Does Nobody Wants This End on a Cliffhanger?

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Nobody Wants This might not end on the same kind of thrilling, dramatic cliffhanger as Outer Banks season 4 part 1, but it definitely leaves us with a ton of questions. How will Joanne and Noah's families react to the news? What does life look like as a couple? Will Joanne be able to flaunt their relationship in front of all the teenagers? No matter what comes, these two are very much in love, and I can't wait to see them continue to heal and grow together.

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Check out 10 Reasons Nobody Wants This Is The Best TV Show Of The Year — and all the other October TV shows to watch this month!

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