The Emmy nominations were released on July 15, 2025, and the entertainment industry noticed. Some expected shows and actors were nominated, but there were also some cool surprises with new talent getting recognized. There’s lots of talk around all the categories, but five nominees are really getting people excited because of their first-time nominations, unexpected success, or record achievements.
Ford’s “Shrinking” Role Earns Emmy
Harrison Ford is making headlines! The famous actor got his first Emmy nod for a comedy bit. At 83, the movie star is being recognized for his great acting as a grumpy but lovable therapist in the Apple TV+ show “Shrinking.” Ford has been known for years for his action and dramatic roles, but his funny and touching role in Shrinking showed a new side of his skills. It also impressed the Emmy voters, making his nomination a major story today.
“Fahy Shines from ‘Lotus’ to ‘Sirens.'”
On the other end of the spectrum is Meghann Fahy, whose nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series for “Sirens“ represents a major breakout moment. While Fahy earned critical acclaim for her role in the second season of “The White Lotus,” her nomination for the lesser-known Netflix mystery series was a genuine surprise. Her powerful and nuanced performance as a woman stirring up trouble on a remote island clearly resonated with voters, catapulting her into a highly competitive category and marking her as a formidable new talent.
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Freshman Comedy ‘The Studio’
In the series categories, the freshman comedy “The Studio“ is a dominant topic of conversation. The Apple TV+ show, a satirical look at the inner workings of Hollywood, made history by tying the record for the most nominations ever for a comedy series with 23 nods. It also set a new record for the most nominations for a comedy in its debut season. This incredible achievement for a new show, especially one that satirizes the very industry voting on it, has positioned “The Studio” to be a major winner for this year.
“Severance” Leads Emmy Field With 27 Nods
You can’t talk about the 2025 Emmys and skip “Severance.” The Apple TV+ show got a crazy 27 nominations! People already liked it, but this many nominations in all sorts of categories make it the show to watch.
Domingo Shines as “Seasons'” Sole Nominee
And Colman Domingo getting nominated for “The Four Seasons” is a big deal. The Netflix show has a ton of stars, but he’s the only one who got a nomination. Everyone’s saying it’s about time he got recognized because he was so good in it.
Written By Nidhi Singh