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Kaitlin Olson: Emmy Nominee, Not Winner, Finds Humor
10 Sep
Summary
- Kaitlin Olson received her fourth Emmy nomination but no win.
- She humorously shared her "non-recipient" status on Instagram.
- Olson's character's storyline in 'Hacks' is also up for an award.

Kaitlin Olson marked her fourth Emmy nomination without securing a win, choosing to share her experience with humor. The actress posted on Instagram, playfully dubbing herself a "four-time non-recipient" and sharing stylish photos from the event with her husband, Rob McElhenney. This nomination was for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy for her role in 'Hacks,' a category where Jean Smart has won each of the four times she's been nominated.
Olson's past nominations include one in 2020 for her work on the Quibi series 'Flipped.' In the current nomination cycle, she was among other esteemed nominees including Laurie Metcalf and Cherry Jones, ultimately being surpassed by Betty Gilpin for 'Widow's Bay.' Despite the lack of an Emmy, Olson's comedic talent is widely appreciated by fans.
Fans can see Olson in the 18th season of 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia,' currently airing on FX and FXX and streaming on Hulu. Her role in 'High Potential' is scheduled for its third season premiere in 2027.