Awards season is always a glittering time, but it’s only because of how difficult it is to snag a nomination. After the 2026 Emmy Awards nominees were unveiled on July 8, TV fans couldn’t help but notice that some of their favorites were snubbed from recognition.
The Emmys are scheduled to take place on September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star Mariska Hargitay will host the ceremony.
Hollywood Life has listed some of the biggest snubs from this year’s Emmy Awards, from actors to series and their creators.
Jeremy Allen White
Despite being nominated for the Lead Actor in a Comedy Series category in the past, Jeremy Allen White did not receive a nomination for his performance as Carmy in season 5 of The Bear. However, his co-star Ayo Edebiri is up for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.
Stranger Things
The final season of Stranger Things received Emmy nods in the categories for Special Visual Effects, Production Design, Sound Mixing and more, but it was not nominated for any acting or directing awards.
Paul Anthony Kelly
Paul Anthony Kelly played John F. Kennedy Jr. in FX’s Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette and was snubbed from the Lead Actor category. However, his co-star Sarah Pidgeon was nominated for her performance as Carolyn Bessette.
Selena Gomez
Only Murders in the Building fans were infuriated when they found out that Selena Gomez wasn’t nominated in an acting category. She was previously nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series at the 2024 Emmy Awards.
Taylor Sheridan
Landman creator and Yellowstone universe mastermind Taylor Sheridan was snubbed again from the Emmys.
Ashley Padilla
Saturday Night Live‘s Ashley Padilla was left out of any nominations, despite being a beloved breakout star on the NBC sketch comedy series.
Half Man
Half Man, starring Richard Gadd, only got one nomination. While he was nominated for Supporting Actor in a Limited Series, the show didn’t make the list for the Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series.
