Lisa Kudrow's fans voiced their disappointment across social media after the actress was once again overlooked for an Emmy award. Kudrow, 63, was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Valerie Cherish in the final season of "The Comeback." However, the award went to Jean Smart for her performance in "Hacks," marking Smart's fifth consecutive win in the category.
The perceived snub led to a flurry of reactions on platforms like X, with many users expressing frustration and calling the decision a disappointment. "A number of X users were critical of the voters after Kudrow did not come away with the award," the Daily Mail reported.
Fans recalled previous instances where Kudrow's performances were nominated but did not result in a win, intensifying their feelings of being overlooked. The actress's supporters felt her portrayal in "The Comeback" deserved recognition.
"Hacks" led the Emmy nominations with 24 nods, while "The Pitt" secured 25 nominations, including for Best Drama Series. Other notable nominations included "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette" for Best Limited or Anthology Series, and Rhea Seehorn winning Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for "Pluribus."
In the comedy categories, "Widow's Bay" took home several awards, including Outstanding Lead Actor for Matthew Rhys and Outstanding Supporting Actress for Kate O'Flynn. The show also won for Outstanding Writing and Directing for a Comedy Series. "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" was honored with Outstanding Variety Series.
The 78th Emmy Awards ceremony saw "The Pitt" win Best Drama Series, while "Hacks" took home the award for Outstanding Comedy Series. The ceremony celebrated achievements across various television genres, but for many of Kudrow's fans, the night was marked by a sense of injustice regarding her nomination.
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