The nominations for the 2025 Emmys have sparked a wave of reactions following the notable absence of Elisabeth Moss, recognized for her role in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’. O-T Fagbenle, who played Luke in the series, was visibly upset and described this lack of recognition as an absolute tragedy. In conversation with Variety, Fagbenle emphasized that Moss’s performance in her role as June is exceptional and deserves to be recognized.
A tragedy, especially for her
Despite the fact that ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ has been a benchmark in the field of dramatic series since its premiere, the last season has been practically ignored by academics this year. Of all the categories, only Cherry Jones has received a nomination for Best Guest Star for her appearance in the series, highlighting the neglect that the production has fallen into in this edition.
Moss, who has been nominated four times in the Best Lead Actress category, has only won the award once, in 2017. The actress’s career is remarkable; however, recognition this time has eluded one of the most prominent figures of the series. The group of nominees for Best Lead Actress includes Kathy Bates for ‘Matlock’, Sharon Horgan for ‘Sisters to Death’, Britt Lower for ‘Severance’, Bella Ramsey for ‘The Last of Us’, and Keri Russell for ‘The Diplomat’, which highlights the strangeness of Moss’s absence from the list.
Nominations for the major awards are always surrounded by controversy and surprises, and this year is no exception. Lack of recognition for ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ and its talented cast has sparked a debate among critics and fans, who hope that the visibility that the series, as well as its protagonist, deserve will be restored.