How do Emmy nominations work? How prestigious it it?

krort , 4/19/2024, 6:36PM(13 days ago) @SonOfMan

I confess to not really knowing about how this works NOW,

But in years past, an actor could nominate or let it be known he was submitting himself for an award.
And the award itself was or could be misleading as some actors and actresses that we would consider a lead actor but did not have a heavy year would be entered into the supporting category. Meaning less competition running against them and better chance to win.

Then over the years they have added more categories,with Actors under a certain age to give the children or younger actors say 15 or 18 more a chance than up against someone like John McCook in his 70's.
Also Guest stars have been added that may only have one of two scenes in an episode. Don't think they have to be on contract. I think this is how JG and Ashley playing Bridget got in.

As far as how much prestige all of this is, hard to tell. Many actors/actresses win these awards and go on forever and do not make it or do not even try to get into prime time or movies.

We know actors and actresses move on after they are written off one show or chose to leave of their own accord, and future employers might look at their record and consider it pay dirt if they can get an Emmy winner, someone the audience will like and respect and add prestige to their show. Others I do not think it makes that much difference now.

And I do not think the money makes any difference, other than the actor themselves might think it they won an award that proves their worth and more fans will pay attention and this could add to their contract when it comes time for renewal.

Wanda

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