Cate Blanchett, Hugh Jackman nominated for Emmy Awards as Netflix dominates

Australians Cate Blanchett, Hugh Jackman and Toni Collette have been nominated for Emmy Awards as Netflix captured 160 nominations, setting an industry record and unseating rival HBO.

Blanchett was nominated in the category of outstanding lead actress in a limited series or movie for her role as Phyllis Schlafly inwhich Jackman earned a nod in the category of outstanding lead actor in a limited series or movie for his performance as Frank Tassone inToni Collette was nominated for best supporting actress in a limited series or movie for the Netflix-produced, while Australian Sarah Snook has a chance to take home the Emmy for best supporting actress in a drama series for her...

The series, which captured America’s unease as it faces racial clashes amid a pandemic, was nominated as best limited series and received bids for cast members including Regina King and Jeremy Irons. King was part of a vanguard of actors of colour who showed that TV academy voters took heed of the calls for change.Former Saturday Night Live cast member Leslie Jones announced the nominees in an online event on Tuesday.

"Despite the unprecedented challenges facing the entertainment industry, it has been an extraordinary year for television," Television Academy Chairman and Chief Executive Frank Scherma said in a statement. "Television has inspired, united and comforted a global audience this season."

Sounds a little “contrived”

Goodness that woman is amazing, the way she transforms herself from Cate to any character she is playing, she seems to do it not only physically but motionally. There are some actors who are themselves no matter who they play, but not Cate!!

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