Julianne Nicholson Wins Emmy for Comedy Guest Actress at Creative Arts Ceremony

Julianne Nicholson won the Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series at the 2025 Creative Arts Emmys for her role as Dance Mom on HBO Max's "Hacks," beating notable competitors such as Jamie Lee Curtis and Olivia Colman from "The Bear." Nicholson, who is also nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for Hulu's "Paradise," praised her experience on "Hacks" and highlighted the physical effort she put into developing her character's dance moves. The Creative Arts Emmys recognize technical and craft contributions as well as guest acting performances, with other notable nominees including directors Ron Howard and Martin Scorsese, Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, and Barack Obama in various categories. "The Penguin" and "The Last of Us" are among the genre shows expected to collect multiple awards, reflecting the ceremony's celebration of technical excellence and genre programming. Nicholson's win marks her second Emmy, having previously won for HBO's "Mare of Easttown," and she joins an impressive field of guest actresses who delivered memorable performances in 2025. The awards ceremony took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, serving as a precursor to the main Primetime Emmy Awards airing on CBS.