Diversity showed up strong at the Primetime Emmy Nominations this morning with a record 49 non-white nominees recognized in the acting and reality hosting categories, +17% over last year’s diversity record of 42 nominees.Of this mornings 49 nominees, 43 were actors in the drama series, limited, comedy, supporting and guest categories — the biggest number we’ve ever seen to date besting 2020 and 2018’s actor diversity record which tied at 36 nominations.
Similar to last year, six nominees in the reality/competition hosting category were of color.Of today’s tally, Kenan Thompson counted two nominations for in the Lead Actor Comedy series category for Kenan and in Supporting Actor Comedy Series for SNL.
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