Emmys 2017: Notable Nominees Include The Handmaid's Tale and Westworld Stars

Actors from several breakout shows scored nominations this year

By Corinne Heller Jul 13, 2017 5:10 PMTags
Watch: 2017 Emmy Nominations for Drama Actor, Actress and Series

Blessed be the fruit; This year's batch of Emmy nominees include a slew of stars from breakout new shows.

The Handmaid's Tale, Hulu's dystopian drama series based on Margaret Atwood's 1985 novel, was a hit with critics and is nominated for 13 awards, including Outstanding Drama Series, while stars Elisabeth MossAnn DowdSamira Wiley and Alexis Bledel earned individual nods.

"Well I'm in a little bit of shock!! 13 nominations is absolutely insane," Moss said in a statement to E! News. "I woke up to a gif from my publicist Erica of a shirtless Anthony Rizzo from the Cubs and knew it was good news (because a shirtless Rizzo is always good news) but 13 is blowing my mind! I'm so intensely proud of my cast and crew who put their blood, sweat and tears (literally) into this show. This is not a solo sport and each and every one of them is responsible for helping make something we could be proud of."

"Nolite te bastardes Carborundorum, bitches," she added, quoting a line from The Handmaid's Tale.

Meanwhile, HBO's breakout futuristic series Westworld, which tells of a robot theme park, is also nominated for the top drama award and its stars Evan Rachel WoodAnthony Hopkins, Thandie Newton and Jeffrey Wright also received individual nods. 

Wood, who plays Doloros, said in a statement to E! News that her character "is the bravest and most complex character I have portrayed."

"It is an honor to be a part of the cast of Westworld," she added. "It really is the best job I've ever had."

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2017 Emmy Nominations: Complete List of Nominees
Elisabeth Moss, The Handmaid's Tale

Blessed be the fruit! The actress is nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Offred in the dystopian Hulu series, based on Margaret Atwood's 1985 novel.

Evan Rachel Wood, Westworld

The actress is nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series for her role as host Dolores in the futuristic HBO series.

Thandie Newton, Westworld

The actress is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role of host Maeve on the HBO series.

Samira Wiley, The Handmaid's Tale

The actress is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role of Moira on the Hulu series.

Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon, Big Little Lies

The Oscar winners are nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for their roles of Celeste and Madeline on the HBO mini-series.

Louie Anderson

The actor and comic is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as twins Chip and Dale's mother Mrs. Baskets on the FX series.

Ann Dowd

Blessed be the fruit! The actress is nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Ofglen on the Hulu series.

Sterling K. Brown and Milo Ventimiglia, This Is Us

The two are both nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series for their roles of siblings Randall and Jack Pearson on the NBC series.

Kate McKinnon, Saturday Night Live

The actress is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her roles on the NBC series.

Donald Glover, Atlanta

The actor is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Earn on the FX series.

Jeffrey Wright, Westworld

The actor is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role of Bernard on the HBO series.

Leslie Jones, Saturday Night Live

The comedienne and actress is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her roles on the NBC series.

Susan Sarandon and Jessica Lange

The two are nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for their roles of Bette Davis and Joan Crawford on FX's FEUD: Bette And Joan.

Millie Bobby Brown, Stranger Things

The actress is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Eleven on the Netflix series.

Alec Baldwin, Saturday Night Live

Not wrong: The actor is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role of Donald Trump on the NBC series.

Mandy Patinkin, Homeland

The actor is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role of Saul on the Showtime series.

Ron Cephas Jones, This Is Us

The actor is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role of William on the NBC series.

Chrissy Metz, This Is Us

The actress is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role of Kate Pearson on the NBC series.

Uzo Aduba, Orange Is the New Black

The actress is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role of Suzanne, aka Crazy Eyes, on the Netflix series.

David Harbour, Stranger Things

The actor is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Jim Hopper on the Netflix series.

Shailene Woodley, Big Little Lies

The actress is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her roles of Jane Chapman on the HBO mini-series.

Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg, Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party

The dynamic duo are nominated for Outstanding Host for a Reality Competition Program for the VH1 show.

Ann Dowd, The Handmaid's Tale and The Leftovers

The actress is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role of Aunt Lydia on the Hulu series and is also nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series for her role of Patti on HBO's The Leftovers.

Zach Galifianakis, Baskets

The actor is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as twins Chip and Dale on the FX series.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep

The actress is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role of Selina Meyer on the ABC sitcom. She has won the award every year since 2012.

Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson

The two are nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor and Actress in a Comedy Series for their roles of Dre and Rainbow Johnson on the ABC sitcom.

Allison Janney, Mom

The actress is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role of Bonnie on the CBS sitcom.

Ewan McGregor, Fargo

The actor is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for his role of Emmit Stussy on the FX mini-series.

Riz Ahmed, The Night of

The actor is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for his role of Naz on the HBO mini-series.

Benedict Cumberbatch, Sherlock

The actor is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for his title role on the BBC/PBS Masterpiece mini-series.

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Most of the main stars of NBC freshman drama This Is Us and HBO's limited series Big Little Lies, starring Nicole KidmanReese Witherspoon and Shailene Woodley, were also nominated.

Meanwhile, SNL's Kate McKinnon and breakout star Leslie Jones are both nominated for their supporting roles in a comedy.

Stranger Things, Netflix's '80s sci-fi drama and breakout summer 2016 hit, also got its due.

"Ahhhh! Only in my dreams could I have imagined this," said Millie Bobby Brown, who is nominated for her supporting role. "Thank you to the Television Academy for the incredible amount of love and support they have shown me and our show this morning. I have so much fun playing Eleven, and am forever grateful to The Duffers, Shawn Levy and Netflix for allowing me the opportunity to become her. This is an unbelievable honor, and I can't wait to dance the night away with the cast and Stranger Things team!"