TV Stars Who’ve By no means Gained an Emmy

On the subject of the Emmys, it’s actually an honor to be nominated—and these stars know the sensation greatest.

Forward of the Emmys 2026 kicking off at Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles at 8 p.m. ET Sept. 14, there are many worthy nominees whose names may very well be engraved for, surprisingly, the very first time. 

Certainly, the upcoming ceremony—which will probably be hosted by Regulation & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay—may right one of many largest omissions in tv comedy historical past, as Steve Carell is up for Excellent Lead Actor in a Comedy Collection for his function in Rooster. 

And whereas Carell’s class mates embody Marvel Man’s Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Widow’s Bay’s Matthew Rhys, Shrinking’s Jason Segel and Solely Murders within the Constructing’s Martin Quick, a win for Carell is lengthy overdue as he by no means took residence a statue for his portrayal of Michael Scott in The Workplace. 

For his half, Carell—who acquired six nominations for his iconic function within the NBC comedy collection—has by no means bemoaned the missed alternative to work a “that’s what she stated,” joke into an acceptance speech, however belief, his fellow Dunder Mifflin colleagues have expressed disappointment.