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Kathy Bates Becomes Oldest Emmy Nominee for Lead Drama Actress
16 Jul
Summary
- Kathy Bates, 74, becomes the oldest Emmy nominee for Lead Drama Actress
- "Severance" and "The Pitt" lead the drama series race with 27 and 13 nominations, respectively
- "The Studio" ties "The Bear" for most-nominated comedy series of all time with 23 nods
The 2023 Emmy Awards race is heating up, with several shows and performers making history. In a surprising turn of events, veteran actress Kathy Bates, 74, has become the oldest nominee for Lead Drama Actress, representing the series "Matlock."
The drama series category is shaping up to be a fierce competition, with Apple TV+'s "Severance" leading the pack with 27 nominations and HBO Max's critically acclaimed "The Pitt" close behind with 13 nods. Both shows have performed exceptionally well with the Television Academy's key branches, making them strong contenders for the top prize.
In the comedy realm, the freshman satire "The Studio" has made a major splash, tying "The Bear" for the most-nominated comedy series of all time with a record-breaking 23 nominations. This impressive feat has put the show in a prime position to dominate the comedy categories on Emmy night.
As the final round of voting begins on August 18, the race is far from over. Viewers can expect a flurry of last-minute campaigning and narrative shifts before the winners are announced on September 14.
