‘All’s Fair’ Ties ‘The Wire’ in Emmy Nominations

The Kim Kardashian-led Hulu series ‘All’s Fair’ has achieved a surprising milestone, earning as many Emmy nominations as the critically acclaimed HBO drama ‘The Wire’. While ‘The Wire’ is widely regarded as one of the greatest television shows of all time, it famously received only two Primetime Emmy nominations during its entire five-season run. ‘All’s Fair’ has now matched that tally in its debut season.

The show’s nominations come in two technical categories:

  • Outstanding Hairstyling
  • Outstanding Makeup (Non-Prosthetic)

This achievement highlights a stark contrast between the two series. ‘The Wire’ was consistently snubbed by Emmy voters in major categories like Drama Series and Writing, despite its cultural impact. In contrast, ‘All’s Fair’—a legal dramedy starring and executive produced by Kim Kardashian—has leveraged its star power and visual presentation to secure recognition in craft categories.

While the comparison has sparked debate among TV fans, it underscores how the Emmy landscape has shifted toward recognizing genre and streaming content, as well as the growing influence of celebrity-driven projects. For now, ‘All’s Fair’ can boast a statistical tie with a beloved classic, even if the reasons behind the nominations could not be more different.

Source: Holly Wood Reporter – ‘All’s Fair’ Now Has as Many Emmy Noms as ‘The Wire’