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Selena Gomez Breaks Records with Emmy Nominations

Selena Gomez, along with the comedy series ‘The Bear’ and the drama series ‘Shogun,’ broke new records as the nominees for the 76th Emmy Awards were announced on Wednesday. Selena Gomez received her first-ever acting Emmy nomination for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Mabel in ‘Only Murders In The Building.’ This recognition highlights her outstanding performance and solidifies her presence in the television industry.

In addition to her acting nomination, Selena Gomez also became the most Emmy-nominated Latina producer under the ‘Best Comedy Series’ category for her work as an executive producer on Hulu’s ‘Only Murders In The Building.’ She was previously nominated twice in the Outstanding Comedy Series category for the same show, showcasing her exceptional talent both in front of and behind the camera.

‘The Bear,’ a fan-favorite comedy series, broke the record for the most nominations in a single year in the comedy category, receiving an impressive 23 nominations. This achievement surpassed the previous record of 22 nominations set by ’30 Rock’ in 2009. The success of ‘The Bear’ demonstrates its popularity and critical acclaim in the television landscape.

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The drama series ‘Shogun’ led the Drama category this year with an impressive 25 nominations, further showcasing the diversity and excellence in television programming. Nigerian-American actress Ayo Edebiri earned a nomination for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, competing against other notable stars such as Quinta Brunson, Maya Rudolph, Kristen Wiig, Jean Smart, and Selena Gomez.

Selena Gomez expressed her gratitude and excitement for her 2024 Emmy nominations by sharing a picture of herself on Instagram. The photo showed her sitting behind a cake with the inscription “Congratulations Emmy Nominee.” In her post, she wrote, “I’m honored and insanely grateful for this. Thank you @onlymurdershulu for giving me Mabel.”

The 2024 Emmy Awards will take place on September 15 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, promising to be a night of celebration for the outstanding achievements in television. Fans and industry professionals alike eagerly await this prestigious event.

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