The Bear Nets 13 Emmy Nominations Including Historic Directing Nod

The 2025 Emmy nominations have sparked controversy and disappointment, with notable snubs including Patrick Schwarzenegger, Michelle Monaghan, Sam Nivola, and Leslie Bibb from 'The White Lotus,' despite their acclaimed performances. Elisabeth Moss was also overlooked for the final season of 'The Handmaid's Tale,' and the sequel to 'Squid Game' failed to receive any nominations, a surprising drop following its initial success. Fresh contenders like 'The Pitt,' 'Adolescence,' and 'The Studio' gained prominence, while established figures like Renée Zellweger and Alfonso Cuarón were notably absent. FX's 'The Bear' continues to dominate the comedy category with 13 nominations for its third season, including a historic nod for Ayo Edebiri, who is the first woman nominated in the same year for both acting and directing in a comedy series. Despite this acclaim, many fans and critics argue that 'The Bear' should not be categorized as a comedy due to its dramatic themes, and the show received no writing nominations, which some view as a significant oversight. Liza Colón-Zayas earned a supporting actress nomination for her role in the episode "Napkins," directed by Edebiri, highlighting the series' strengths amid debates on its genre classification and Emmy recognition.