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Television Academy Throwback: Viola Davis
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At the 67th Emmy Awards, Viola Davis and Taraji P. Henson became the first two Black actresses to be nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Taking home the win for her role in How to Get Away with Murder, Viola Davis passionately advocated for more representation in her speech: "The only thing that separates women of color from anyone else is opportunity."

February 27, 2024
75th Emmy Nominations: Lead Actress In A Drama Series
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The nominees for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series are Sharon Horgan, Melanie Lynskey, Elisabeth Moss, Bella Ramsey, Keri Russell, and Sarah Snook.

July 12, 2023
Television Academy Throwback: Uzo Aduba
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Uzo Aduba won Oustanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series at the 67th Emmys. In the press room after the show, she spoke on the representation of Black women at the Emmys, including (recent EGOT winner) Viola Davis.

March 21, 2023
Television Academy Throwback: Viola Davis
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Insightful wisdom from Viola Davis on her 56th birthday.

August 10, 2021
73rd Emmy Nominations: Lead Actress in a Drama Series
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The nominees for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series are Uzo Aduba, Olivia Colman, Emma Corrin, Elisabeth Moss, MJ Rodriguez and Jurnee Smollett.

July 13, 2021
72nd Emmy Nominations: Full Show
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Host Leslie Jones and presenters Josh Gad, Tatiana Maslany, and Laverne Cox announced the nominees for the 72nd Emmy Awards on July 28, 2020.

July 28, 2020
71st Emmy Awards: Backstage LIVE! with Terrence Howard & Taraji P. Henson
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Albert Lawrence speaks with Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson about the presenting at the Emmys.

September 22, 2019
71st Nominees: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
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The Nominees for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series are Emilia Clarke, Robin Wright, Viola Davis, Jodie Comer, Sandra Oh, Laura Linney, and Mandy Moore.
September 17, 2019
71st Emmy Nominations: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama
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The nominees for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series are Emilia Clarke, Jodie Comer, Viola Davis, Laura Linney, Mandy Moore, Sandra Oh, and Robin Wright.
July 16, 2019
70th Emmy Nominees: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
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The Nominees for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series are Sandra Oh, Keri Russell, Elisabeth Moss, Tatiana Maslany, Claire Foy and Evan Rachel Wood.

September 5, 2018
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