Love Story's Sarah Pidgeon Reacts to Paul Anthony Kelly's Emmys Snub

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Zendaya, Connor Storrie and More Emmys 2026 Nominations Snubs and Surprises

Being partners means Sarah Pidgeon will always stand by her costars.

After the Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette actress was nominated in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie category for the 2026 Emmys, she shared her thoughts on Paul Anthony Kelly not earning a nod for his leading role.

"Of course, I was hoping that everyone—especially Paul—would be recognized," Pidgeon told Variety in a recent interview. "Something I learned is that film, TV and theater, all of it really takes a village. It's not a solo show, it's not a solo performance."

"Working with Paul Anthony Kelly was such a dream every single day," she continued, "from the moment he walked into the audition room, and then every single day through a six-month-long shoot, seeing his evolution of John."

And the 30-year-old—who is nominated alongside Claire Danes (The Beast in Me), Sally Field (Remarkably Bright Creatures), Carey Mulligan (Beef) and Sarah Snook (All Her Fault)—is certain that Kelly will have a golden career after his portrayal of former president John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis' late son.

"To see the ease that he had on set and this transformation that he was able to take on, it was something I admire so much," she emphasized. "Hats off to Paul. I would love to work with him and everyone on the show ten times over, and I'm so excited to see all of the future recognition that everyone gets."

For Pidgeon, being nominated for the FX series—which also earned nominations for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series and Outstanding Supporting Actress for Constance Zimmer's role as Kennedy Onassis—is the honor of a lifetime.

"To be nominated alongside these incredibly talented actors is such an honor," she shared in a statement to E! News. "To have been part of the Love Story ensemble and to have had the chance to embody Carolyn is something I am, and will forever be grateful for. Thank you so much for this recognition."

For a closer look at more snubs and surprises from the 2026 Emmy Awards nominations, keep reading.

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SURPRISE: Connor Storrie, Saturday Night Live

While Heated Rivalry was sidelined from the award show since it was financed outside of the United States—it's a production from Canada's Bell Media—Connor Storrie is still in the running for an Emmy.

After all, the actor—who experienced a meteoric rise to fame alongside Heated Rivalry costar Hudson Williams following the 2025 release of their gay hockey romance—was nominated in the Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series category for his February 2026 Saturday Night Live appearance.

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SNUB: The Amazing Race

Although the competition show has been nominated for Outstanding Reality Competition Program since the category's inception in 2003—including 108 nods and 15 wins—it didn't make it across the finish line this time.

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SURPRISE: Euphoria

Despite the lackluster response to the HBO show's third season—which earned a drastically lower critical score than its first and second installments—it received seven nominations.

Zendaya proved that she didn't need any help shaking up the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series category, which she previously won in 2022 and 2020. Colman Domingo also earned a nod in the Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.

The show—which also starred Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney and Maude Apatow—was also nominated for Picture Editing, Production Design, Cinematography, Contemporary Hairstyling and Contemporary Makeup.

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SNUB: Stranger Things

The Netflix series may have earned nominations for Special Visual Effects, Production Design, Sound Mixing and more, but it didn't get a spotlight in any acting or directing categories for its fifth and final season. It's a disappointing end to the beloved show, which has won 12 Emmys since its 2016 debut.

SNUB: Jeremy Allen White, The Bear

Sorry, Chef. While The Bear was nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series and Ayo Edibiri earned a nod for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, Jeremy Allen White didn't get an Outstanding Lead Actor nod. (The Shameless alum won the award in 2023 and 2024 for his role as Carmy Berzatto.)

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SNUB: Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear

Cousin didn't make the cut, either. Although Ebon Moss-Bachrach—who plays Richie Jerimovich—won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 2023 and 2024 and was nominated in 2025, he wasn't included in this year's list.

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SURPRISE: Chase Infiniti, The Testaments

Following Chase Infiniti's film debut in One Battle After Another, which earned her Golden Globe and Actor Awards nominations, she may be striking gold at the Emmys with The Testaments. Following in the footsteps of her onscreen mom Elisabeth Moss, Infiniti, who plays Agnes in the Hulu series, was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.

SNUB: Paul Anthony Kelly, Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette

Although Sarah Pidgeon was nominated for her role as Carolyn Bessette in the FX show—which is nominated in six categories, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series—Paul Anthony Kelly's portrayal as John F. Kennedy Jr. didn't make the list.

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SNUB: Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, Nobody Wants This

This podcast co-host and hot rabbi didn't earn nods in their respective Outstanding Lead Actor and Actress categories, despite both Kristen Bell and Adam Brody being strong contenders at last year's Emmys. (The show was nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series this time around.)

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SNUB: Wednesday

While the Jenna Ortega-led series was nominated in the Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series categories for its first season in 2022, it didn't earn any acting or directing nods this year.

With a third season in the works, there's a chance an Emmy will be in its future. Unfortunately, Wednesday Addams doesn't bury hatches; she sharpens them.

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SNUB: Fallout

The Prime Video series may have been nominated in nine categories—including Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes and Stunt Performance—but it didn't earn any other nods, despite its second season's positive critical reception and commercial success.

As the Ghoul (Walton Goggins) makes his way through the wasteland in season three, maybe he'll end up with an Emmy in his hands by then.

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SURPRISE: Summer House

On the heels of its explosive season 10 controversy—stars Amanda Batula and West Wilson began a messy romantic relationship that led to major fallout—the Bravo show earned its first-ever Emmy nomination for Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program.

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