The 11 Best Emmy Nom Reactions: Amy Schumer, Ricky Gervais & More!
If acting is all about reacting, these Emmy nominees are more than deserving of their nominations.
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Here are the 11 best celebrity reactions to their 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards nominations:
11. Julie Bowen, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: "Thank you, Emmys, for the nomination!" the Modern Family star tweeted. "It takes the sting out of getting shot in the head with a paintball gun. By my own kid."
Thank you, Emmys for the nomination! It takes the sting out of getting shot in the head with a paintball gun. By my own kid.
— Julie Bowen (@itsJulieBowen) July 16, 2015
10. Billy Eichner, Outstanding Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Program: "Just realized Billy on the Street is up for an Emmy against the Katy Perry Halftime Show," he tweeted. "Left Shark, I am going to TAKE YOU DOWN."
Just realized Billy on the Street is up for an Emmy against the Katy Perry Halftime Show. Left Shark I am going to TAKE YOU DOWN.
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) July 16, 2015
And @parksandrecnbc nominated for Best Comedy!!!! I AM AN EMMY MAGNET!!!!!!!
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) July 16, 2015
9. Viola Davis, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: "In great company with my sister Taraji P. Henson!" the How to Get Away With Murder star tweeted. "Also, Niecy Nash! Congrats to all on the outstanding work!"
Such a wonderfully diverse list of talented artists recognized this year. So proud. Again, congrats to everyone!!! #Emmys
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) July 16, 2015
Ms.@IAmCicelyTyson!! You never cease to amaze me and I’m so excited for your Emmy nom! Rocked it! #HTGAWM
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) July 16, 2015
In great company with my sister @TherealTaraji! Also, @NiecyNash! Congrats to all on the outstanding work!
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) July 16, 2015
8. Katy Perry, Outstanding Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Program: "Um ... Woke up to my first Emmy nomination for the Halftime show!" the singer tweeted. "Very proud of everyone involved especially #leftshark."
Um...Woke up to my first Emmy nomination for the Halftime show!!! V proud of everyone involved especially #leftshark pic.twitter.com/DhD4rRlEFO
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) July 16, 2015
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7. Don Cheadle, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: "7 nominees? Clearly men in comedy is SO much more weighty and important than any other sex or category. You're welcome, America," the House of Lies star told ET in a statement, poking fun at the fact that the lead actor category had one more nomination than other categories.
6. Tatiana Maslany, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: "#CloneClub & #clonesbians, this bud's for you," the actress tweeted. "Thanks buddies." The Orphan Black star tweeted. Even better, was this amazing conversation between Tatiana and Amy Schumer celebrating each other.
@amyschumer YOU!!! YOU CONGRATULATIONS! I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU!! You're my favourite one :) #veryfuckable
— Tatiana Maslany (@tatianamaslany) July 16, 2015
#CloneClub & #clonesbians, this bud's for you. Thanks buddies :)
— Tatiana Maslany (@tatianamaslany) July 16, 2015
5. Jimmy Fallon, Outstanding Variety Talk Series: "So honored to be nominated for an Emmy," The Tonight Show host told ET in a statement. "I love being part of the American tradition of late night comedy....that people watch the next day on their phone after a brief yogurt commercial."
4. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: "As President, my staff and I are too busy doing the people's business to watch television. Nonetheless, we are thrilled to be a part of this celebration of creativity. (Go Jon Hamm!)" the Veep star said in a statement to ET.
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3. Amy Schumer, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: "We are all ecstatic about the Emmy noms for Inside Amy Schumer," she tweeted along with a pic of pizza and beer. "I am celebrating!"
We are all ecstatic about the #EmmyNoms for #InsideAmy I am celebrating! #giammati #12angrymen #directing #writing pic.twitter.com/SRZf5KC88v
— Amy Schumer (@amyschumer) July 16, 2015
2. Ricky Gervais, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie: "It will be an honour to lose to someone other than Jim Parsons for a change," the Derek star told ET in a statement.
No to Fox Hunting and Yes to Emmy nomination. My bestest week ever! #Derek pic.twitter.com/0AysUlMgie
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) July 16, 2015
1. Orange Is the New Black, Outstanding Drama Series: The show celebrated its nominations -- and those for its stars Uzo Aduba, Pablo Schreiber and Jennifer Euston -- with this simple gif:
The 2015 Emmy Awards, hosted by Andy Samberg, will air Sunday, September 20 on Fox.
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