The Awardist

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'Dying for Sex' star Michelle Williams, inside guest actor/actress and game show categories Aug 14, 2025

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Dying for Sex' star and Emmy nominee Michelle Williams chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about the emotional and funny limited series based on the true story of Molly Kochan, who left her husband to explore her sexuality and sexual experiences after a terminal cancer diagnosis. Plus, Gerrad and EW critic Kristen Baldwin break down the guest comedy and drama actor and actress categories, as well as game show and game show host. We also reveal the results of our weekly poll.

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Will Beyoncé now be at the Emmys? - plus ‘Adolescence’ stars Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper, and Erin Doherty Aug 07, 2025

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After becoming one of Netflix's most-watched series ever, 'Adolescence' star and co-creator Stephen Graham, and his costars Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty, join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to discuss the impressive limited series, each episode of which was filmed in one take, the emotional preparation, why they focused on the family of the accused, and more. Plus, Gerrad is joined by EW critic Kristen Baldwin to chat about the Original Music & Lyrics category, which includes songs by Kristen Wiig and Adam Sandler, and the Variety Special category, which includes Beyoncé and two 'SNL' nominations and will now be presented at the Primetime ceremony.

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‘The Studio’ star/co-creator Seth Rogen; awards expert Joyce Eng joins to discuss potential surprise Emmy winners Jul 31, 2025

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'The Studio' star/co-creator/executive producer Seth Rogen joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to chat about the comedy series' 23 Emmy nominations, why he wanted to star in it, how they landed all of those big Hollywood cameos, the scene that was hardest to film (hint: It involves Ron Howard), and more. Plus, EW's new Sr. News Editor Joyce Eng, formerly of Gold Derby, joins Gerrad with her take on the show and who of its five guest actor nominees she thinks will win — plus, she shares who she thinks could be a surprise Emmy winner this year, and discusses all of the recent couples news (we're here for Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson!). We also reveal the results of our weekly poll question, and Joyce has a hot take on news of a potential sequel to My Best Friend's Wedding.

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'Severance' star Adam Scott, Colbert's renewed Emmy chances, remembering Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Ozzy Osbourne Jul 24, 2025

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'Severance' leads all series at the 2025 Emmys with 27 nominations — Awardist host Gerrad Hall chats with star Adam Scott about their big achievement, and breaks down that intense and action-packed season 2 finale, from Mark's conversation between his innie and outie to that fight with Drummond and not leaving with Gemma. Plus, Gerrad and EW critic Kristen Baldwin discuss the cancellation of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert and whether the decision could help boost him to a win this year — plus, they remember Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Ozzy Osbourne, who both died this week. And we reveal the results of our poll, asking fans to pick which actor and actress were the biggest nomination snubs, and EW Sr. Writer Maureen Lee Lenker gives her hot take on the lack of acting nominations for Star Wars titles, including Andor this year.

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2025 Emmy nominees Cristin Milioti, Cooper Koch, Jenny Slate + Emmy nomination snubs, surprises, recap Jul 15, 2025

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The 2025 Emmy nominations have been revealed, with 'Severance' leading all nominees with 27. Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW critic Kristen Baldwin breakdown the major categories, including the snubs and surprises. Plus, Cristin Milioti ('The Penguin'), Cooper Koch ('Monsters'), and Jenny Slate ('Dying for Sex') join Gerrad and Kristen to chat about their nominations, what these mean to them, and more.

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Final 2025 Emmy nomination predictions in the main categories Jul 10, 2025

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Several shows and actors are a lock for Emmy nominations (and, if for some reason they're snubbed, expect protests!), but some categories could go any number of ways, especially with shows such as The White Lotus typically snabbing many acting nods. Will Thailand-set season 3 follow in the footsteps of Hawaii and Sicily? Plus, will Harrison Ford and Kristen Bell finally get their first nominations? Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW critic Kristen Baldwin break down the drama, comedy, and limited series categories ahead of the July 15 Emmy nominations announcement.

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'Yellowjackets' star Melanie Lynskey; limited series/movie acting categories Jun 19, 2025

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'Yellowjackets' star Melanie Lynskey chats with EW critic Kristen Baldwin about the acclaimed series and her career-changing performance — plus, she teases the tensions to come in season 4 between Shauna and Taissa, and reveals that her husband, Jason Ritter, filmed a special episode of the series. Plus, Kristen and Gerrad break down the acting races in the limited/anthology/movie categories, we reveal the results of our weekly poll, and the EW staff shares a hot take on And Just Like That.

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'Shrinking' stars Jason Segel and Jessica Williams, reality category categories Jun 12, 2025

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'Shrinking' stars Jason Segel and Jessica Williams join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to look back on the comedy's stellar second season, that tear-inducing Harrison Ford scene, their characters' relationship, and what's to come in season 3. Plus, Gerrad and EW critic Kristen Baldwin break down Emmy nomination predictions in the reality categories, we advocate for two shows we think oughta get a nod, and reveal the results of our weekly poll.

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'Somebody Somewhere' star Bridget Everett, drama actor predictions Jun 05, 2025

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After three seasons, 'Somebody Somewhere' has wrapped up its run, but we're not done talking about it. Star Bridget Everett joins EW critic Kristen Baldwin for a fun and insightful conversation about the series and character. Plus, Kristen and Awardist host Gerrad Hall break down the lead and supporting drama actor categories, discuss Alexis Bledel withdrawing from the Emmy ballot for 'The Handmaid's Tale,' and Arnold Schwarzenegger talking about seeing his son Patrick's 'weenie' on 'The White Lotus.' And later, we advocate for the series 'Étoile' and discuss why it oughta get a nod, and reveal the results of our weekly poll

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Sheryl Lee Ralph, Nathan Lane, and more on EW's Awardist Comedy Actors Roundtable Jun 04, 2025

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They have brought the laughs on TV, now they're bringing the fun to Emmys season as contenders Uzo Aduba ('The Residence'), Liza Colón-Zayas ('The Bear'), David Alan Grier ('St. Denis Medical'), Nathan Lane ('Mid-Century Modern'), Sheryl Lee Ralph ('Abbott Elementary'), and Michael Urie ('Shrinking') join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to discuss their worst auditions, the craziest things they done for a laugh, the current successful shows, and more.

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