Reese Witherspoon, Indya Moore, and Harry Styles were all snubbed at the 2020 Emmys.Hulu/Fx/NBCUniversal
- The nominees for the 2020 Emmy Awards were announced on Tuesday.
- And while some excellent shows like "Killing Eve," "Watchmen," and "Insecure" were nominated, plenty of others were overlooked in key categories.
- Indya Moore and MJ Rodriguez of "Pose" were each snubbed for outstanding lead actress in a drama, even though their costar Billy Porter was nominated in the corresponding male category.
- Other snubs included Maitreyi Ramakrishnan of "Never Have I Ever," Hunter Schaefer from "Euphoria," and Reese Witherspoon for "Little Fires Everywhere."
The nominees for the 2020 Emmy awards were announced on Tuesday.
And while there were a few pleasant surprises (the 26 nominations scored by "Watchmen" and Zendaya's nod for her role on "Euphoria," to name a few), familiar Emmy favorites still dominated, leading to plenty of snubs for trans actresses and actresses of color, as well as higher-profile stars like Harry Styles and Reese Witherspoon.
Here are 13 stars who snubbed at this year's 2020 Emmy nominations.
Reese Witherspoon wasn't nominated for her outstanding work on "Little Fires Everywhere."
Reese Witherspoon stars in "Little Fires Everywhere."
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Witherspoon is the villain of "Little Fires Everywhere," and her final confrontation with her costar Kerry Washington (who was nominated for her performance on the Hulu show) was mesmerizing, jarring, and powerful all at once.
But even though Washington was (rightly) recognized for her role as the struggling artist Mia, Emmy voters sadly didn't think Witherspoon's equally masterful performance was worthy of a nomination.
Indya Moore and MJ Rodriguez didn't receive a single nomination for "Pose."
Indya Moore and MJ Rodriguez have a mother-daughter relationship on "Pose."
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For a show that centers and uplifts narratives surrounding trans women, it's disappointing that Billy Porter, a cis man, was the only "Pose" star nominated at this year's Emmy awards.
That's not to say that Porter isn't worthy of an award, because he is — but Moore and Rodriguez are equally as deserving of a nod as well, regardless of their identity as trans women. As Blanca and Angel, their relationship is challenging and complex, but the two actresses do an excellent job of portraying their characters with respect and emotion.
And in addition to Moore and Rodriguez, there are numerous other trans actresses on the show, including Dominique Jackson, Angelica Ross, and Hailie Sahar, who also bring nuanced characters alive.
Daisy Edgar-Jones was snubbed for her role on "Normal People."
Daisy Edgar-Jones plays Marianne on "Normal People."
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As Marianne, Edgar-Jones was one of the breakout stars of "Normal People," based on the best-selling novel by Sally Rooney. Marianne's relationship with Connell (Paul Mescal) was ostensibly the focus of the series, but watching Edgar-Jones bring Marianne — with all of her flaws and emotions — to life was unforgettable.
Considering that Mescal was able to land a nomination for his role as Connell, it seems pretty unfair that Emmy voters snubbed the equally-talented Edgar-Jones.
Harry Styles gave a spectacular performance as the host of "Saturday Night Live," but still didn't snag a nomination.
Harry Styles hosted and performed on "Saturday Night Live" in November.
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Hunter Schaefer was one of the breakout stars of "Euphoria," but Emmy voters didn't think her performance was worth a nod.
Hunter Schaefer played Jules on "Euphoria."
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As the messy, reckless, and ethereal Jules, Schaefer was one of the most memorable characters on "Euphoria." Her storyline wasn't always pleasant to watch, especially as her relationship with Rue (Zendaya) disintegrated, but Schaefer managed to capture the empathy central to Jules' character.
Emmy voters apparently didn't think her performance was worthy of a nomination, even though they nominated Zendaya for her role on the same show.
Mindy Kaling's coming-of-age comedy "Never Have I Ever" was praised upon its release, but still snubbed by the Emmys.
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan stars as Devi in "Never Have I Ever."
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Newcomer Maitrey Ramakrishnan delighted as South Asian teenager Devi in "Never Have I Ever," and plenty of critics agreed. The show was also praised for its diverse cast, and focus on Devi's experience as she navigates her home life as well as the complicated world of high school.
Even still, Emmy voters snubbed the coming-of-age comedy in some pretty major categories, including outstanding lead actress in a comedy series.
Elle Fanning and Nicolas Hoult weren't nominated for their terrific performances on "The Great."
Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult play royals on "The Great."
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Watching Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult play lightly fictionalized, highly dysfunctional versions of Russian Empress Catherine and her husband was utterly entertaining, and "The Great" as a whole showcased both actors' comedic chops.
Their enthralling performances still weren't enough to land either one an Emmy nomination, however.
"Better Call Saul" star Bob Odenkirk called out the snub of his costar Rhea Seahorn.
Rhea Seahorn plays Kim on "Better Call Saul."
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"Better Call Saul" fans were furious at the voters' snub of Rhea Seahorn, who plays Saul's associate Kim Wexler on the AMC show. And star Bob Odenkirk himself even got in on the action, saying Seahorn "killed it" on the show's most recent seasons.
Ramin Djawadi, the composer of the "Westworld" score, didn't score a nomination either.
Evan Rachel Wood stars as Dolores on "Westworld."
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Viola Davis was unstoppable on the most recent season of "How to Get Away with Murder," but she wasn't nominated for an Emmy this year.
Viola Davis plays a law professor on "How to Get Away With Murder."
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Voters snubbed Kaitlyn Dever, who played a sexual assault survivor on "Unbelievable."
Kaitlyn Dever stars on "Unbelievable."
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Dever gave one of this year's most quietly devastating performances as Marie, a sexual assault survivor who's at first ignored by law enforcement before finally being taken seriously by a pair of female detectives.
Dever's excellent costar Toni Collette was nominated for her role on the show, but unfortunately, Dever herself was snubbed — despite portraying Marie with vulnerability and palpable anguish.