Here are some reactions from the 2012 Emmy nominees.
Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory) – Outstanding Actor in a Comedy
The two-time winner seemed more excited for his nominated co-star Mayim Bialik than he was for himself. “I was jumping up and down — I kid you not,” he told TVLine from New York, where he’s currently appearing on Broadway in Harvey. “I love her so much… I went to call her immediately but I didn’t have her number — isn’t that weird that I don’t have her number yet? I don’t think she wants me to have her number, which is OK. I still love her.”
Max Greenfield (New Girl) – Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy
“It’s all very overwhelming. I’ve been grinding it for so long. To go from auditioning Zeke and Luther two and a half years ago to now being nominated for an Emmy is nuts. My life has changed pretty quickly… Zooey [Deschanel] and I are already discussing what we’re going to wear. We’re coordinating. We want to make sure we don’t wear the same outfit because that would be humiliating.”
Alec Baldwin (30 Rock) – Lead Actor in a Comedy
“As the show enters its last season, I’m gratified to be nominated again by the Academy.”
Jessica Lange (American Horror Story) – Outstanding Supporting Actress in a TV Miniseries or Movie
“I want to thank the academy for honoring American Horror Story for all the incredible nominations. It’s been wonderful to work on a show with such talented actors and the fabulous creative team of Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and all the brilliant writers who make Constance such an interesting character to play.”
Don Cheadle (House of Lies) – Outstanding Actor in a Comedy
“Wow. My agent was right when he said, ‘You don’t have to bribe all the people to get nominated, Don. Just the right people.’ This is the best $246,000 I’ve ever spent. Thanks, Emmy.”
Edie Falco (Nurse Jackie) – Outstanding Actress in a Comedy
“I love Nurse Jackie and I’m very honored to be recognized by my peers. This year is particularly exciting with several of my castmates also being nominated. It is great year for Nurse Jackie!”
Steve Buscemi (Boardwalk Empire) – Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
“There are so many amazing performances this year by actors I really admire, that it means a lot to me to be included among them.”
Game Change director Jay Roach – Outstanding TV Miniseries or Movie
“It’s all about this phenomenal cast and Danny [Strong's] excellent script — he got it right. And HBO, the best and bravest studio in Hollywood, all these years.”
Bill Hader (Saturday Night Live) – Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy
“It’s a great honor, though there should be parentheses next to my name with all of the SNL writers. And now I have to kiss up to the cast members of Modern Family in hopes that they pull a Ving Rhames and give me their award when they win.”
Jimmy Fallon (Late Night With Jimmy Fallon) – Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series, Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy (Saturday Night Live)
“So happy to get nominated! Can’t wait to get back to the Late Night office and celebrate! But first I gotta leave this theater and change out of this Batman costume.”
Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes – On the show’s 16 nominations, including Outstanding Drama, Outstanding Actress in a Drama (for Michelle Dockery), Outstanding Actor in a Drama (for Hugh Bonneville), Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama (for Maggie Smith and Joanne Froggatt) and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama (for Brendan Coyle and Jim Carter):
“It is a great honour and tremendously exciting to find our show on the list for this year’s Emmy ceremony. The very steep competition can only be considered a compliment, since they are all fantastic programmes, and I hope they are as happy as I am, celebrating their nominations.”
Michelle Dockery (Downton Abbey) – Outstanding Actress in a Drama
“This is an incredible feeling. It is wonderful! To be nominated in this category and be in the company of these amazing women is a real honour and I am truly grateful to the Emmy voters for putting me in there!”
Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey) – Outstanding Actor in a Drama
“To be part of a show like Downton Abbey is thrilling enough, that it has been embraced by American audiences to the extent it has and for the show to have received 16 nominations from the Emmy voters this year is astonishing. I can hardly believe that I’ve been nominated alongside five legends of contemporary television drama — Steve, Bryan, Michael, Damian and Jon. I’m truly honoured.”
Brendan Coyle (Downton Abbey) – Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama
“I’m overwhelmed. It is a real privilege to be in this ensemble and I genuinely did not expect this. But I’m very honoured.”
Jim Carter (Downton Abbey) – Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama
“I’d just like to say I’m delighted for [creator] Julian [Fellowes] and everyone connected with the show. It’s brilliant that Downton Abbey has been nominated in so many categories as it is a real team effort and the nominations reflect that.”
Joanne Froggatt (Downton Abbey) - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama
“This is the biggest and best shock of my life. I honestly didn’t expect it and I’m overwhelmed. Amazing!”
Kevin Costner (Hatfields & McCoys) – Lead Actor in a TV Miniseries or Movie
“Filming the Hatfields & McCoys was one of the most fulfilling and inspiring projects that I’ve had the opportunity to work on, and it was truly gratifying that audiences tuned in to see our interpretation of this classic American story. To be recognized for our work by the members of Television Academy this morning is the cherry on top. I share this nomination with everyone who contributed to this project from the producers, cast and crew to the great team at History, who really stepped up to support the creative vision of the filmmakers.”
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