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Normally, at least one of the Emmys major acting categories is composed entirely of white faces.
The year before that, everyone competing for the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Emmy was white.
In 2017, that described the Lead Actress in a Limited Series list.
(Only Guillaume has won.)
Yes, some people in Hollywood have still been working.
Zoom-focused programming is being created.
Writers rooms are up and running.
Ideas are still being pitched and deals are still being made.
Even Baby Yoda got nominated.
Of course, that doesnt mean some extremely worthwhile shows and performances didnt wind up getting overlooked.
But for every disappointment, one could find an inkling of hopeful progress in this years batch of nominees.
On a bittersweet note, the honor marks Sheltons first Emmy nomination.
It will be weird and probably pretty awkward.
Thats a minor source of joy, but lets take our joys where we can get them.
This article has been updated and corrected to include Rain Valdezs nomination forRazor Tongue.
