Stars React To Emmy Nominations

The 62st Annual Primetime Emmy Award nominations were announced on Thursday morning, and this year’s nominees couldn’t be more excited.

“I’m hugely grateful to be nominated, and ridiculously honored to stand in the company of these incredible artists.”
-Tina Fey, nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, “30 Rock”

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“Once again, I am grateful and delighted to be nominated. And I am deeply indebted to Tina, Robert Carlock, Lorne, Marci Klein and Jeff Zucker.”
-Alec Baldwin, nominated for Outstanding Lead actor In A Comedy Series, “30 Rock”

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“I’m delighted at the broad recognition that “Lost” has received this year and am thrilled to be able to share the excitement with my cast mates. I’m also ecstatic that my wife Carrie’s show, “True Blood,” received a nomination—we’re both looking forward to the party in August.”
– Michael Emerson, nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series, “Lost”

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“This is great news. We’re grateful and excited. Especially since today is the fifth anniversary of the day NBC forgot to cancel us.
-Tina Fey on “30 Rock’s” nomination for Outstanding Comedy Series

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“They announce the nominations so early in the morning, that this year I just stayed up all night and had an Emmy rave. So I must say, I’m deeply honored to be nominated, and also, my hair feels so amazing..!”
-Neil Patrick Harris, nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, “How I Met Your Mother,” and Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series, “Glee”

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“This is such exciting news! It is such an honor to be included in this group of funny talented women! I am indebted to Tina Fey and the greatest comedy writing team on television. I am going to celebrate by eating a piece of cheese. Just kidding designers, I promise, no cheese will cross these lips or hips until after the ceremony.”
-Jane Krakowski, nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series, “30 Rock”

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“It made my day!!! It’s just as heady now (with the 10th nomination) as it was with the 1st in 1982. After 40 years in this business it’s nice to still be recognized by my peers. Especially considering my impressive fellow nominees.”
Sharon Gless, nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actrress in a Drama Series, “Burn Notice”

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“I am very happy that the amazing work of our cast, writers and crew was recognized by the academy. It really is a new golden age of television, and we are thrilled to be in the same category with such landmark TV series”.
-Alan Ball on the multiple nominations for “True Blood,” including Outstanding Drama Series

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“I was sitting in a bar in Rome, looking over someone’s shoulder at a laptop feed of the Emmy nominations being read out. This is such an unusual film that I was worried we wouldn’t get any recognition at all – except maybe for Claire’s performance – which is magnificent, so I was biting my nails and trying not to order a drink. I was overjoyed when the nominations started to come in for virtually every category in the movie – and I suddenly realized that people had really responded emotionally to the story of this remarkable woman and her astonishing life. “
-Mick Jackson, nominated for Outstanding Directing For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Dramatic Special, “Temple Gradin”

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“I was asleep! I got the call directly from my friends at HBO and it woke me up. I went out on the patio and started screaming with joy and all my neighbors screamed back ‘Congratulations!’ I am so honored to be in the same category as Susan Sarandon as well as all of the other actresses nominated. I was so excited, I called everyone in the film. I told Jack Kevorkian, ‘You’d better call your sister Margo up in heaven this morning and tell her to get her dress ready.’”
-Brenda Vaccaro, nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Miniseries Or Movie, “You Don’t Know Jack”

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“It’s such an honor to be nominated for an Emmy and to feel part of the club! We’re working hard on the show as we speak and it’s turning out to be a great season, especially now that we’re going to be 90 minutes. I’m excited to attend the Emmys this year. And who knows-maybe sixth time’s the charm?”
-Heidi Klum, nominated for Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Reality-Competition Program, “Project Runway”

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“Congrats to my staff on 4 Emmy nominations. This bodes well for the future of ‘The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien.’”
-Conan O’Brien on “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien’s” multiple nominations, including Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Series

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“It’s honor enough to be able to work with Al, Barry, Susan and Brenda. WOW.”
-John Goodman, nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie, “You Don’t Know Jack”

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“I am thrilled that ‘Glee’ has been nominated for an Emmy. It is incredible to be recognized by our peers for something we have so much fun doing.”
-Kevin McHale on “Glee’s” nomination for Outstanding Comedy Series

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“I was relieved to see that the Academy spelled my name right and as I am now a free agent, LeBron and I will be announcing our plans later this evening.”
-Julia Louis-Dreyfus, nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, “The New Adventures of Old Christine”

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“It’s extremely gratifying and rewarding to be associated with the talented people at ‘Sesame Street’ and their trademark sensitivity in handling difficult issues. It’s also wonderful that such a quality project can also do immeasurable good for families dealing with the death of a parent.”
-Katie Couric on “Sesame Street’s” nomination for Outstanding Children’s Nonfiction Program

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“I did not even know the nominations were this morning. I was woken up by the buzzing of my phone, and was happy to find out I was nominated. I am very proud of ‘LOST’ and was fortunate to be able to play such a complex character like ‘Jack Shephard.’ I am so proud of the show and everyone involved ~ cast, writers and crew. This is truly a celebration for all of us. It will be nice to catch up with everyone at the awards.”
-Matthew Fox, nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, “Lost”

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“It’s always great to be recognized for one’s work, and when friends are included in the recognition, it’s even better. With all the ‘LOST’ nominations, it’s almost as though the winning (or not winning) will be anti-climactic. I’m happy as can be for Matthew [Fox], and the only thing I can imagine that would be better than being nominated in the same category as Michael Emerson would be if the Emmy voters would be so kind as to let us win together, thank you very much……..but in truth, I feel as though they already have.”
-Terry O’Quinn, nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series, “Lost”

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“I’m so grateful to all the people who poured their hearts and efforts into making O’Keeffe. I thank everyone who worked on the film and am very appreciative that the Emmy voters have acknowledged their enormous contributions. Thank you!!!!!”
Joan Allen, nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie, “Georgia O’Keeffe”

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“Woke up to news of Emmy nom (#Dexter got 7!) in a group with Cumming, Danson, Bridges, Itzin, Baker, Morse, all great. Bu 5:45 AM? Please!”
John Lithgow, nominated for Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series, “Dexter”

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“This is incredible news! Even to be nominated is such an honor, and such a pat on the back for the TV and Campaign teams and for the good people of Huntington WV for all their hard work. Balancing programme making with a real live campaign is always a challenge, so everyone involved should take this nomination as an encouragement to keep on fighting the good fight!”
-Jamie Oliver on “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution’s” nomination for Outstanding Reality Program

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“I am honored that the Academy chose to recognize my work on ‘American Idol’ and ‘Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution’ – two projects that I am both deeply devoted to. ‘Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution’ has inspired so many Americans affected by obesity while ‘American Idol’ has inspired millions to go after their dreams. I feel lucky to have been part of such moving programming and it has been an incredible experience to contribute to both shows.”
-Ryan Seacrest on “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution’s” nomination for Outstanding Reality Program and his own nomination for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program

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“Woohoo! Congrats Tom and DWTS for the Emmy nom. Well deserved!!! I’m so happy.”
-Brooke Burke on Tom Bergeron’s nomination for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition program and “Dancing with the Stars’” nomination for Outstanding Reality – Competition Program

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“What an amazing year it’s been! I never could have wished for more! Thank you all so much! :)”
-Chris Colfer, nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, “Glee”

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“I now know what people mean when they say ‘It was a complete surprise.’ I am sending big wet kisses to my TV lover @ericstonestreet.”
-Jesse Tyler Ferguson, nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, “Modern Family”

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“Goodmornin! Jonas is up for an Emmy?! Highfive!”
-Joe Jonas on “Jonas’” nomination for Outstanding Children’s Program

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