Stars React to 2026 Primetime Emmy Nominations

The 2026 Primetime Emmy nominations have sparked a wave of reactions from Hollywood’s top talent. Nikki Glaser, fresh off her acclaimed Golden Globes hosting gig, earned a nod for Outstanding Variety Special. In a statement, she joked, “The Globes have been good for me, and I guess I’ve been good for them too. Now I just need to figure out how to get an Emmy to match my Golden Globe.”

RuPaul, a perennial favorite, received his 15th nomination for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program for RuPaul’s Drag Race. He expressed gratitude, saying, “Every nomination still feels like the first—except now I have more sequins.” The show itself also grabbed a nod for Outstanding Reality Competition Program.

Other notable reactions included:

  • Jeremy Allen White, nominated for The Bear, thanked fans for “keeping the kitchen hot.”
  • Jennifer Coolidge, up for The White Lotus, quipped, “I’m just thrilled to be here—again.”
  • Pedro Pascal, recognized for The Last of Us, posted a simple “Gracias” on social media.

The 2026 Emmys, set to air in September, will celebrate a diverse slate of nominees, with Succession and The Bear leading the pack. As Glaser summed up: “It’s a wild ride, and I’m just holding on.”

Source: Bill Board – Nikki Glaser, RuPaul & More React to 2026 Primetime Emmy Nods