2017 Emmy Nominations: Sterling K. Brown, Viola Davis, Reese Witherspoon and More Nominees React

Tracee Ellis Ross and Robert De Niro are among those being honored

By Zach Johnson Jul 13, 2017 4:40 PMTags
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What a way to start the day!

On Thursday, Veep's Anna Chlumsky and S.W.A.T.'s Shemar Moore announced the nominees for the 2017 Emmys. Before revealing Outstanding Comedy and Drama Series contenders, Moore surprised Chlumsky by revealing she'd secured her fifth consecutive nomination in the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series category for her role as Amy Brookheimer.

NBC's Saturday Night Live and HBO's Westworld receive the most nominations, with 22 each. Many of this year's nominees tweeted about the recognition or issued statements to E! News:

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2017 Emmy Nominations: Complete List of Nominees
John Lithgow, The Crown (Netflix)

"THE CROWN just keeps on giving and this morning's nomination is only the latest of its gifts.  I'm especially pleased that Claire Foy is my co-nominee, one of the best actors and best people I've ever worked with and that, by nominating the series, the Academy has recognized the scores of extraordinary people who created THE CROWN.  How do I celebrate?  I haven't changed my plans: I'm taking my wife to a Lyle Lovett concert tonight in Montana, something Winston Churchill never got to do."

Angela Bassett, Master of None (Netflix)

"I am tremendously thrilled to have been nominated. Just goes to show you that it all starts with a great script—in its pages lay heart, humor, and the idea that family is where we should feel safe to express ourselves with boldness. I always thought I was funny; and the Master of None team—Aziz, Alan, Melina, and the amazing Lena—gave me a beautiful opportunity to show that 'secret' side of myself."

Jeffrey Tambor, Transparent (Amazon)

"It's an honor to once again be recognized by the Television Academy for playing a character as complex as Maura Pfefferman on a groundbreaking show like Transparent. I share this nomination with our fearless creative team led by the great Jill Soloway, and this glorious cast, who encourage me to do my best work every day. I am so excited about our 7 nominations, particularly for Judith and Kathryn, my incredible co-stars."

Gerald McRaney, This Is Us (NBC)

"I couldn't be more thrilled. I thank everyone involved with this show, especially Dan, Milo and Mandy. A very special thanks to John and Glen for asking me to do the role and directing me in the pilot. Thanks to everyone at NBC for such strong support of the show and, obviously thanks to the Academy for recognizing the show and my part in it. Congratulations to all the nominees from This Is Us and all nominees from all the other shows."

Alexander Skarsgärd, Big Little Lies (HBO)

"What an incredible honor to be recognized by the Television Academy and alongside such a talented group of actors. I am so thrilled for Nicole, Reese, Shailene, Laura, Jean Marc and the entire cast and crew on Big Little Lies.  I feel very lucky to have been given the opportunity to play such a complex character and to support an outstanding, awe-inspiring, fierce cast. I especially want to thank Nicole, who was with me every day to tell this dark, twisted, but heartbreakingly real story. I also want to thank HBO for their continued support and for championing projects that challenge and revolutionize how stories can be told on television."

Alfred Molina, Feud: Bette and Joan (FX)

"Being a part of Feud: Bette and Joan has been an exceptional experience. I'm so proud of the work we've done and the conversations we've continued. It has been a privilege to work with such a fantastic, supremely talented cast and thank you to the brilliant Ryan Murphy for the opportunity to portray a man like Robert Aldrich. To be recognized at this level is a true honor and I am humbled beyond measure. Thank you." 

Ellen Page, Gaycation With Ellen Page (Viceland)

"Thank you @televisionacad for recognizing #gaycation with an Emmy nomination. Thank you to @viceland for the support. Love and gratitude to all the extraordinary, generous and courageous individuals who share their stories with us. Much much much love."

Uzo Aduba Orange Is the New Black (Netflix)

"WOW. Thank you to @TheEmmys for this nomination. AND my love and congrats to @Lavernecox @samirawiley and all of today's nominees! #oitnb."

Anthony Hopkins, Westworld (HBO)

"Thank you to everyone. It is a very nice surprise. Thank you."

Jessica Lange, Feud: Bette and Joan (FX)

"It was truly thrilling to be a part of Feud and to embody the iconic Joan Crawford. It means so much to see the overwhelming amount of acknowledgement for our incredible cast and crew who worked tirelessly to bring Joan and Bette's stories to the screen, and I'm so pleased that so many of them were recognized today. Thank you to the Academy for their continuous support, and thank you again to our fearless leader, Ryan Murphy. You've done it again."

Carrie Coon, Fargo (FX)

"My opportunities this year on both FARGO and THE LEFTOVERS could stand alone as a testament to what a fruitful time it is for actresses on television, but when you combine them with the sheer number of striking performances by women this year, it feels like we're entering a new epoch. I thank the Television Academy for including me in a roster of actresses whose work has inspired me."

Tom Colicchio, Top Chef (Bravo)

"It's always nice to be recognized for the hard work the entire team does, and this season was no exception. Congratulations to everyone for their hard work resulting in our eleventh Emmy nomination!"

Samantha Bee, Full Frontal With Samantha Bee (TBS)

"Best day at work ever! Thanks to our team, our fans, and all the #NastyWomen and Thunderc--ts, wherever you are. #Emmys2017."

David Harbour, Stranger Things (Netflix)

"Thank you @TheEmmys for the nomination. It is very special to me. And @Stranger_Things with 18 nominations, my pride in the show, unending [love]."

Finn Wolfhard, Stranger Things (Netflix)

"Thank you Television Academy! We're two days from STS1's first anniversary and what an amazing present for the show to be nominated for an Emmy!! Congrats to all our writers, our directors and producers, all our amazing crew and, of course, all my castmates...Thanks to my family and team for all the support - you're the best!"

Noah Schnapp, Stranger Things (Netflix)

"Thank you Television Academy!! I am so happy for team Stranger Things! And I am so proud to be a part of this amazing show. What an honor."

Shannon Purser, Stranger Things (Netflix)

"Wow. I am so incredibly honored. Thank you so much. Congratulations to all the other incredible nominees. @TheEmmys. Special congrats to @DavidKHarbour and @milliebbrown and the Duffer brothers. You're all incredible artists and I'm so happy for you."

Gordon Ramsay, MasterChef Junior (Fox)

"Couldn't be happier for these talented young chefs who've won the hearts of so many...5th time is the charm !! #EmmyNominations"

Geoffrey Rush, Genius (National Geographic)

"The news of this nom at 1:38 a.m. in the Antipodes is wonderful. For me, it is not only a celebration of having failed so badly in Physics at High School, but also great for Nat Geo entering a new playing and bringing Einstein questioning into the spotlight .. I am thrilled to be acknowledged along such illustrious heroic fellow-nominees."

Brian Tyree Henry, This Is Us (NBC)

"This is beyond anything I could've imagined! I'm floored and indescribably grateful. Thank you to the Television Academy for the recognition for ATLANTA and THIS IS US. The opportunity to be a part of this amazing cast and production is something I'll always be joyous about...I hope years from now, when we look back on this time, it will be remembered as ground-breaking and a moment of when an artistic renaissance came through and took focus on an era where we can change the world. And we ain't nowhere NEAR DONE!!!! Thank you."

Mandy Patinkin, Homeland (Showtime)

"So honored to be nominated, so honored to be able to work as an actor. Thank you, thank you, thank you."

Stanley Tucci, Feud: Bette and Joan (FX)

"Very flattered to be nominated among such esteemed company - playing Jack Warner was an actor's dream come true. Working with Ryan Murphy and his creative team and the incredible cast was a great honor. I couldn't be more excited!"

Jackie Hoffman, Feud: Bette and Joan (FX)

"My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the nominees. Thank you to the Television Academy! Mazel Tov to team FEUD, especially Ryan Murphy!"

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep (HBO)

"Thx 2 @TelevisionAcad 4 our 17 noms 4 @VeepHBO. We welcome any info Russian govt has on any of our opponents & r avail 4 meetings. #veep"

RuPaul, RuPaul's Drag Race (Vh1)

"I want to thank the academy for honoring the entire cast and crew of RuPaul's Drag Race, my family at World of Wonder, and our champions at Vh1. It takes a village, people! Their creativity and dedication to telling the stories of our brave and talented queens never ceases to amaze, amuse and inspire."

Susan Sarandon, Feud: Bette and Joan (FX)

"Thank you. Bette would be happy and so am I."

Benedict Cumberbatch, Sherlock: The Lying Detective (PBS)

"In a year of such great television it's a privilege to be nominated and having seen my fellow nominees work just to be in their company is winning enough. Couldn't be happier for me and the show."

Matthew Rhys & Keri Russell, The Americans (FX)

"We knew what the outcome of the voting would be as we met with a Russian lawyer some time ago."

Alexis Bledel, The Handmaid's Tale (Hulu)

"I'm very grateful to be a part of The Handmaid's Tale. It's amazing company of actors and the incredible group of artists who bring this story to life. It has already been a true honor to be entrusted with playing Ofglen; a character and inspiration originated by Margaret Atwood and so beautifully crafted by Bruce Miller. It has been a high point for me creatively to be led by Reed Morano's skillful and intuitively transportive direction, while acting alongside the utterly brilliant Elisabeth Moss. For Handmaid's to now receive this much recognition, it's humbling, yet I'm so proud, and really excited for everyone."

Michael Kelly, House of Cards (Netflix)

"I'm absolutely thrilled to have been nominated for a third time. Five seasons in, I still feel privileged and excited to work with the incredible cast and crew on House of Cards. I'm humbled and honored, and the nominations for Robin, Kevin, and the show make this even more special."

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