We all know the entertainment industry is full of LGBTQ+ talent, but they’re becoming more out and recognized. Today’s Emmy nominations announcement included a nice batch of queer acknowledgement.
For individual performances, these out LGBTQ+ actors earned nominations:
- Jonathan Baile, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Fellow Travelers
- Matt Bomer, Outstanding Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Fellow Travelers
- RuPaul Charles, Outstanding Reality Host, RuPaul’s Drag Race
- Alan Cumming, Outstanding Reality Host, The Traitors
- Hannah Einbinder, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Hacks
- Jodie Foster, Outstanding Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, True Detective: Night Country
- Richard Gadd, Outstanding Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Baby Reindeer
- Lily Gladstone, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Under the Bridge
- Jessica Gunning, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Baby Reindeer
- Kristen Kish, Outstanding Reality Host, Top Chef
- Nava Mau, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Baby Reindeer
- Kali Reis, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, True Detective: Night Country
- Andrew Scott, Outstanding Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Ripley
- Holland Taylor, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, The Morning Show
- Bowen Yang, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, SNL
Nava Mau becomes the first transgender actor to be nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress Emmy and the second in the acting category after Michaela Jaé Rodriguez won in 2021 for lead actress. Mau is the only out trans nominee.
The show RuPaul’s Drag Race is nominated for Outstanding Reality Competition Program and The Morning Show, which has a sapphic storyline, got a nomination for Outstanding Drama Series. For writing, Richard Gadd (Baby Reindeer) and Ron Nyswaner (Fellow Travelers) are nominated. For directing, Gus Van Sant is nominated for the pilot of Feud: Capote vs. The Swans and Stephen Daldry is nominated for an episode of The Crown.
The Emmy Awards will be presented on September 15. We’re rooting for Team LGBTQ+!
