If acting is all about reacting, these Emmy nominees are more than deserving of their nominations.
If acting is all about reacting, these Emmy nominees are more than deserving of their nominations.
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Here are the 11 best celebrity reactions to their 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards nominations:
11. Julie Bowen, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: "Thank you, Emmys, for the nomination!" the Modern Family star tweeted. "It takes the sting out of getting shot in the head with a paintball gun. By my own kid."
Thank you, Emmys for the nomination! It takes the sting out of getting shot in the head with a paintball gun. By my own kid.
— Julie Bowen (@itsJulieBowen) July 16, 201510. Billy Eichner, Outstanding Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Program: "Just realized Billy on the Street is up for an Emmy against the Katy Perry Halftime Show," he tweeted. "Left Shark, I am going to TAKE YOU DOWN."
9. Viola Davis, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: "In great company with my sister Taraji P. Henson!" the How to Get Away With Murder star tweeted. "Also, Niecy Nash! Congrats to all on the outstanding work!"
8. Katy Perry, Outstanding Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Program: "Um ... Woke up to my first Emmy nomination for the Halftime show!" the singer tweeted. "Very proud of everyone involved especially #leftshark."
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7. Don Cheadle, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: "7 nominees? Clearly men in comedy is SO much more weighty and important than any other sex or category. You're welcome, America," the House of Lies star told ET in a statement, poking fun at the fact that the lead actor category had one more nomination than other categories.
6. Tatiana Maslany, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: "#CloneClub & #clonesbians, this bud's for you," the actress tweeted. "Thanks buddies." The Orphan Black star tweeted. Even better, was this amazing conversation between Tatiana and Amy Schumer celebrating each other.
5. Jimmy Fallon, Outstanding Variety Talk Series: "So honored to be nominated for an Emmy," The Tonight Show host told ET in a statement. "I love being part of the American tradition of late night comedy....that people watch the next day on their phone after a brief yogurt commercial."
4. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: "As President, my staff and I are too busy doing the people's business to watch television. Nonetheless, we are thrilled to be a part of this celebration of creativity. (Go Jon Hamm!)" the Veep star said in a statement to ET.
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3. Amy Schumer, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: "We are all ecstatic about the Emmy noms for Inside Amy Schumer," she tweeted along with a pic of pizza and beer. "I am celebrating!"
2. Ricky Gervais, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie: "It will be an honour to lose to someone other than Jim Parsons for a change," the Derek star told ET in a statement.
No to Fox Hunting and Yes to Emmy nomination. My bestest week ever! #Derek pic.twitter.com/0AysUlMgie
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) July 16, 20151. Orange Is the New Black, Outstanding Drama Series: The show celebrated its nominations -- and those for its stars Uzo Aduba, Pablo Schreiber and Jennifer Euston -- with this simple gif:
The 2015 Emmy Awards, hosted by Andy Samberg, will air Sunday, September 20 on Fox.