Self-submission Boosts Emmy Noms for 'The Pitt' Stars
WHO:
Deadline - "The Pitt" and "Hacks" led the Emmy Awards nominations.
Variety - Brittany Allen and Jeff Kober are guest cast members of "The Pitt."
WHAT:
Deadline - "Hacks" beat last year's record holder "The Studio" and "The Bear" by one nomination, achieving a total of 24 nominations.
Deadline - "The Pitt" received 25 Emmy nominations, while "Hacks" received a comedy-series record of 24 nominations.
Variety - Brittany Allen and Jeff Kober self-submitted their performances for Emmy consideration after being informed they would not be part of HBO Max's official submissions.
WHERE:
Variety - The events pertain to the Emmy Awards, which are a significant event in the entertainment industry.
WHEN:
Epoch Times - The 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards are scheduled to take place on Sept. 19, 2021.
Variety - The Emmy nominations were announced on a Wednesday.
WHY:
Variety - Allen and Kober self-submitted because they were not included in HBO Max's official Emmy submissions.
HOW:
Variety - Allen and Kober and their teams took the initiative to self-submit their performances in the guest acting categories.
(UPDATED July 9, 2026 06:20 UTC)
In a stunning development, "Hacks" has surpassed last year's record holder, "The Studio," and "The Bear," by earning a total of 24 nominations for this year's Emmy Awards. The 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards are set to take place on September 19, 2021. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the competition for television's highest honors.
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(UPDATED July 8, 2026 21:22 UTC)
"The Pitt" and "Hacks" have emerged as the frontrunners in this year's Emmy Awards nominations, with "The Pitt" receiving 25 nominations and "Hacks" setting a comedy-series record with 24. Guest cast members Brittany Allen and Jeff Kober took the initiative to self-submit their performances for Emmy consideration after learning they would not be included in HBO Max's official submissions. The nominations were announced on a Wednesday, highlighting the significant impact of these shows in the entertainment industry.