1. The Emmy Nominees Are In!
Every year, we celebrate actors and their amazing work on television. From Kerry Washington on “Scandal” to Idris Elba on “Luther,” some of our favorite Black actors truly shined this year. We’re going to be rooting for them during the Emmys, which airs on August 25. Check out the Black nominees!
2. Idris Elba: Outstanding Lead Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie
Character: John Luther
Miniseries or Movie: “Luther”
3. Kerry Washington: Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series
Character: Olivia Pope
Show: “Scandal”
4. Don Cheadle: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Character: Marty Kaan
Show: “House of Lies”
5. Chiwetel Ejiofor: Outstanding Lead Actor In A Mini Series Or A Movie
Character: Louis
Miniseries or Movie: “Dancing on the Edge”
6. Joe Morton: Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama
Character: Rowan Pope
Show: “Scandal”
7. Uzo Aduba: Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series
Character: Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren
Show: “Orange Is The New Black”
8. Reg E. Cathey: Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series
Character: Freddy
Show: “House of Cards”
9. Andre Braugher: Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series
Character: Captain Ray Holt
Show: “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”
10. Cicely Tyson: Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie
Character: Carrie Watts
Miniseries or Movie: “The Trip to Bountiful”
11. Laverne Cox: Outstanding Guest Actress
Character: Sophia Burset
Show: “Orange Is The New Black”
12. Angela Bassett: Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie
Character: Marie Laveau
Miniseries or Movie: “American Horror Story: Coven”
13. Whoopi Goldberg: Outstanding Directing For Nonfiction Programing
Program: “Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley”
14. Morgan Freeman: Outstanding Information Series Or Special
Show: “Through The Wormehole With Morgan Freeman”