Baby Reindeer’s Jessica Gunning and Richard Gadd mingle with Hollywood stars at Emmys party as they celebrate their show’s 11 nominations

Baby Reindeer's Jessica Gunning and Richard Gadd mingle with Hollywood stars at Emmys party as they celebrate their show's 11 nominations

As a seasoned television enthusiast with decades of viewing under my belt, I must say that this year’s Emmy nominations have left me quite impressed! The diversity and depth of talent being recognized is truly heartening.


This Year’s Biggest Television Sensation is Baby Reindeer, boasting 11 Emmy nominations. Thus, its leading actors, Richard Gadd and Jessica Gunning, had a prelude to the star-studded awards night on Saturday, by celebrating with the celebrities beforehand.

The Netflix series is a semi-autobiographical comedy drama and tells the story of standup comedian Donny Dunn who is harassed and stalked by Martha.

Donny receives more than 41,000 emails from Martha, along with a constant stream of texts and phone calls. Additionally, the program features disturbing depictions of sexual assault and drug use.

At the MPTF’s 18th Annual Evening Before the Emmys event held at Century Park, the show’s creator Richard, aged 35, dressed smartly in a full black attire, also displayed a ‘We Are Survivors’ badge on the lapel of his jacket. This white badge was a reflection of his openness about his challenging past experiences.

A Scottish author serves as a representative for the organization that helps men who have experienced rape, sexual assault, or exploitation.

Baby Reindeer's Jessica Gunning and Richard Gadd mingle with Hollywood stars at Emmys party as they celebrate their show's 11 nominations

Baby Reindeer's Jessica Gunning and Richard Gadd mingle with Hollywood stars at Emmys party as they celebrate their show's 11 nominations
Baby Reindeer's Jessica Gunning and Richard Gadd mingle with Hollywood stars at Emmys party as they celebrate their show's 11 nominations

To one side, Jessica, aged 38, smiled brightly at the camera while adorning a chic black lace gown. Her long, dark hair cascaded in relaxed curls.

Later in the night, the pair were spotted hanging out with Brie Larson and Dakota Fanning.

Actress Brie Larson, known for her role as Captain Marvel, dazzled in a vibrant canary yellow dress adorned with spaghetti straps and a bow, whereas Dakota Johnson opted for a minimalistic approach with a sleek, floor-length black gown.

This year’s Primetime Emmy Awards, marking its 76th edition, will celebrate the finest in television at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, California, happening on Sunday, September 15.

The event will be overseen by Eugene Levy and his son Dan Levy, becoming the first pair of fathers and sons to co-host the show.

2020 saw the actors winning their individual Emmy Awards for their outstanding performances on the popular TV show “Schitt’s Creek,” a series that they both produced and acted in over six seasons.

In their statement to Vanity Fair last month, the two Canadians who previously won our Emmys while isolating in a quarantine tent expressed excitement at the prospect of hosting this year’s event in a real theater, stating that it served as strong motivation for them.

They expressed their excitement, saying, “It’s a joy for us to toast this exceptional TV season! We’re looking forward to spending this evening with each one of you.

In the Comedy category, The Bear surpassed 30 Rock’s record for most nominations received in a single year (previously 22 in 2009), earning an impressive total of 23 nominations this year. Meanwhile, Shōgun is dominating the Drama category with a remarkable 25 nominations this season.

Among those competing for some of the night’s highest honors are Jeremy Allen White from The Bear, Ayo Edebiri, Jennifer Aniston, Selena Gomez, Jon Hamm, and Quinta Brunson.

Baby Reindeer's Jessica Gunning and Richard Gadd mingle with Hollywood stars at Emmys party as they celebrate their show's 11 nominations
Baby Reindeer's Jessica Gunning and Richard Gadd mingle with Hollywood stars at Emmys party as they celebrate their show's 11 nominations
Baby Reindeer's Jessica Gunning and Richard Gadd mingle with Hollywood stars at Emmys party as they celebrate their show's 11 nominations
Baby Reindeer's Jessica Gunning and Richard Gadd mingle with Hollywood stars at Emmys party as they celebrate their show's 11 nominations

For the first time, Gomez has been nominated in the Lead Actress category, recognizing her performance as Mabel Mora on Only Murders in the Building.

After catching up on the latest news, she shared with her audience that she was deeply honored and incredibly thankful for the acknowledgment received.

Kristen Wiig received nominations for two awards: one for ‘Best Actress in a Comedy Series’ for her work on Apple TV+’s show, Palm Royale, and another for ‘Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series’ due to her hosting stint on Saturday Night Live.

‘Wiig expressed her shock in a statement obtained by E! News. ‘I’m still reeling over here,’ she said. ‘I’m incredibly happy for everyone who put so much effort into Palm Royale and SNL, as well as my fellow nominees! A big shout-out to Apple, Lorne Michaels, the casts, writers, and crews! I can hardly believe this!’

Up for recognition as Exceptional Comedy Series were Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Hacks, Only Murders in the Building, Palm Royale, Reservation Dogs, and What We Do in the Shadows.

Baby Reindeer's Jessica Gunning and Richard Gadd mingle with Hollywood stars at Emmys party as they celebrate their show's 11 nominations
Baby Reindeer's Jessica Gunning and Richard Gadd mingle with Hollywood stars at Emmys party as they celebrate their show's 11 nominations
Baby Reindeer's Jessica Gunning and Richard Gadd mingle with Hollywood stars at Emmys party as they celebrate their show's 11 nominations
Baby Reindeer's Jessica Gunning and Richard Gadd mingle with Hollywood stars at Emmys party as they celebrate their show's 11 nominations

baby reindeer, fargo, lessons in chemistry, ripley, true detective have been recognized as nominees for the Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series or Movie category.

In the category of Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Anthology Series or Movie, the nominees are: Jodie Foster for True Detective, Brie Larson in Lessons in Chemistry, Juno Temple in Fargo, Sofia Vergara for Griselda, and Naomi Watts for Feud. In simpler terms, these women have been recognized for their exceptional performances in limited series or films, each portraying a different character.

2019 saw some exceptional performances by leading actors in limited series or movies. Matt Bomer won for his role in “Fellow Travelers,” while Richard Gadd was recognized for “Baby Reindeer.” Jon Hamm received accolades for his work in “Fargo,” Tom Hollander excelled in “Feud,” and Andrew Scott impressed everyone with his portrayal in “Ripley.

Jennifer Aniston, Carrie Coon, Maya Erskine, Ana Sawai, Imelda Staunton, and Reese Witherspoon were all nominated as Exceptional Lead Actresses in Drama Series categories. Specifically, Jennifer Aniston won the award for her performance in The Morning Show, while Carrie Coon was recognized for The Gilded Age, Maya Erskine for Mr and Mrs Smith, Ana Sawai for Shogun, Imelda Stanton for The Crown, and Reese Witherspoon also received a nomination for The Morning Show.

2022 saw several exceptional actresses shine in comedy series roles: Quinta Brunson for Abbott Elementary, Ayo Edebiri for The Bear, Selena Gomez for Only Murders In The Building, Maya Rudolph for Loot, Jean Smart for hacks, and Kristen Wiig for Palm Royale each garnered praise for their performances.

The nominees for Outstanding Reality Competition Program went to Amazing Race, RuPaul Drag Race, Top Chef, The Traitors and The Voice. 

Baby Reindeer's Jessica Gunning and Richard Gadd mingle with Hollywood stars at Emmys party as they celebrate their show's 11 nominations
Baby Reindeer's Jessica Gunning and Richard Gadd mingle with Hollywood stars at Emmys party as they celebrate their show's 11 nominations

This year’s ceremony will take be held less than a year after the 75th edition of the show.

The event was rescheduled from its original September 2023 schedule and occurred in January, as a result of the writers’ and actors’ strikes.

Jesse Collins, Jesse Harmon (Emmy Award winner), and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay (Emmy-nominated) from Jesse Collins Entertainment are scheduled to come back as the executive producers for the 76th Emmy Awards ceremony.

This marks their second consecutive year as producers of television’s biggest night.

The 2024 Emmys ceremony airs live on Sunday, Sept. 15, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. 

It will also be available to stream the next day on Hulu.

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