Seehorn Wins First Emmy for 'Pluribus' After 'Saul' Shutout — SkimNews
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- Rhea Seehorn won the outstanding lead actress in a drama Emmy for playing novelist Carol Sturka on Apple TV's 'Pluribus,' her first Primetime Emmy after two prior nominations for 'Better Call Saul' (2022, 2023) and one for AMC's 'Cooper's Bar' (2022)
- Seehorn beat Carrie Coon ('The Gilded Age'), Chase Infiniti ('The Testaments'), Keri Russell ('The Diplomat') and Zendaya ('Euphoria'), and quoted Keri Russell's gift card — a Gloria Steinem line, 'We are linked, not ranked' — during her acceptance speech
- 'Pluribus' entered Monday's telecast with four wins already secured (sound mixing, original main title theme music, picture editing, production design) and 18 nominations overall, already outpacing 'Better Call Saul' which holds the record for most Emmy nominations (53) without ever winning
- 'Pluribus' also earned Seehorn best drama actress wins at the Golden Globes, Critics' Choice Awards, and TCA Awards, plus a SAG-AFTRA nomination for female actor in a drama
- The 78th Emmys are airing from the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live on NBC and Peacock, hosted by Mariska Hargitay, with Apple TV leading all outlets with 19 wins heading into the final ceremony
Why it matters: Seehorn's win resolves one of the most discussed Emmy shutouts in recent memory — 'Better Call Saul' earned 53 nominations across six seasons without a single win, and Seehorn herself had been passed over twice for supporting actress — while cementing a creative reunion with Vince Gilligan that already produced a sweep of precursor awards for 'Pluribus.'
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