Here Are the LGBTQ+ Nominees at the 2023 Emmys
| 07/12/23
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The nominations are in for 75th Primetime Emmys, and tons of queer talent and entertainment are represented. While we'll have to wait until September 18 to see who (and what) brings home the award in each category, here are the LGBTQ+ television shows and actors that have earned Emmy nominations.
HBO's critically acclaimed The Last of Us series had multiple queer characters and storylines, including a particularly poignant romance between fan-favorites Bill and Frank. The show is nominated for Outstanding Drama Series, one of the Emmys' premiere categories.
Also in the running for Outstanding Drama Series is Showtime's Yellowjackets, a series at the forefront of queer representation for both cast and characters.
The Sicily-set second season of HBO's The White Lotus also earned an Outstanding Drama Series nomination, along with a number of acting category nods.
HBO's Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon is another nominee in the Outstanding Drama Series category. The show's gay character, Laenor Velaryon, is a fan favorite.
ABC's hit mockumentary series Abbott Elementary, which features a prominent gay character (Jacob), is up for the Outstanding Comedy Series award.
Another nominee in the Outstanding Comedy Series category, season two of Hulu's Only Murders in the Building features a prominent same-sex kiss between Selena Gomez and out actor and model Cara Delevingne.
For their role of Ellie in The Last of Us, 19-year-old nonbinary star Bella Ramsey earned a nomination in a major category: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Their co-star, friend, and ally Pedro Pascal is also up for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
Bisexual star Aubrey Plaza is in the running for best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role in season two of The White Lotus.
Out actor Murray Bartlett earned one nomination (Guest Actor in a Drama Series) for playing Frank in The Last of Us, and another (Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie) for his role in Welcome to Chippendales. What a year for Mr. Bartlett.
Lesbian actor Cherry Jones plays Nan Pierce in HBO's Succession, a role that earned her a nomination in the Guest Actress in a Drama Series category.
Legendary gay actor Nathan Lane brought home his seventh Emmy nomination for his role as Teddy Dimas in Only Murders in the Building.
Also from The White Lotus and nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress is Sabrina Impacciatore, a queer star who plays Valentina in the show's second season.
For her role in Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, out actress Niecy Nash-Betts is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie.
Netflix's ever-popular reality series Queer Eye is nominated for Outstanding Structured Reality Program. Its hosts, the Fab Five, are also nominated for their work on the show's seventh season.
The legendary RuPaul's Drag Race has earned an unsurprising nomination for Outstanding Reality Competition Program. The series has won 24 Emmys to date.