Selena Gomez Scores First Emmy Nod for ‘Only Murders’

Selena Gomez has achieved a significant milestone in her acting career, earning her first Emmy nomination for best lead actress in a comedy series for her role in Hulu’s ‘Only Murders in the Building’. Previously recognized primarily for her work as an executive producer on the same series, this nomination marks a notable shift in Gomez’s career trajectory.

The nomination places Gomez in a competitive category alongside Quinta Brunson (‘Abbott Elementary’), Ayo Edebiri (‘The Bear’), Maya Rudolph (‘Loot’), Jean Smart (‘Hacks’), and Kristen Wiig (‘Palm Royale’). Her performance in the hit comedy-mystery series has received widespread acclaim, contributing to the show’s overall success.

Co-produced by Gomez along with Steve Martin and Martin Short, ‘Only Murders in the Building’ has garnered 21 nominations at the 2024 Emmys. The series, praised for its clever blend of humor and mystery, is also nominated for best comedy series, competing against ‘Abbott Elementary’, ‘The Bear’, ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’, ‘Hacks’, ‘Palm Royale’, ‘Reservation Dogs’, and ‘What We Do in the Shadows’.

In addition to Gomez’s nomination, her co-stars Steve Martin and Martin Short have been nominated for best actor in a comedy series, highlighting the strong ensemble performance of the show. They are joined in this category by Matt Berry (‘What We Do in the Shadows’), Larry David (‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’), Jeremy Allen White (‘The Bear’), and D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai (‘Reservation Dogs’).

The 2024 Emmys ceremony is scheduled to be broadcast live from the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 15, with ABC airing the event from 8:00-11:00 p.m. ET/5:00-8:00 p.m. PT. The ceremony will also be available for streaming on Hulu the following day, bringing together television’s finest talents to celebrate outstanding achievements in the industry.