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Emmy Nominee Dale Dickey: Shocked by First Nomination!
9 Jul
Summary
- Dale Dickey expressed shock and surprise at her first Emmy nomination.
- She plays Rosemary, the town gossip, on the show 'Widow's Bay'.
- Dickey previously played memorable roles like 'Patty the Daytime Hooker'.
Dale Dickey, an actress renowned for various character roles, has expressed profound surprise and joy upon receiving her inaugural Emmy nomination. The nomination acknowledges her portrayal of Rosemary, the town gossip, in the series "Widow's Bay."
Dickey, who previously gained recognition for roles such as 'Patty the Daytime Hooker' in "My Name Is Earl" and a 'skank' in "Breaking Bad," described her Emmy nod as "out of the left field." She highlighted the challenging aspect of filming an 11-page monologue for her character in "Widow's Bay," a task that required significant memorization and performance.
The actress shared that she discovered the nomination while casually scrolling through the Emmy announcement list online, an experience she found entirely unexpected. Her phone subsequently began ringing with congratulatory messages from colleagues and friends, including a touching email from Greg Garcia, a key figure from "My Name Is Earl."
She embraced the role of Rosemary, finding humor and fun in portraying a character who primarily aims to annoy her uptight boss. Dickey also reflected on her willingness to forgo vanity for her roles, stating a preference for character immersion over conventional beauty standards.
