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Michael J. Fox Lands Emmy Nomination for ‘Shrinking’ Guest Role

The Hollywood Reporter

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July 8, 2026

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The ‘Back to the Future’ actor made an acting return after stepping away in 2020 due to memory and speech issues from Parkinson’s disease.

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Variety

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· Jul 8, 2026

Michael J. Fox Lands Emmy Nom for ‘Shrinking’ After Ending His Five-Year Acting Retirement

Michael J. Fox has landed an Emmy nomination for his guest-star role on Apple TV’s “Shrinking,” a part he came out of five years of acting retirement for last year. When the 78th annual Emmy Award nominations were revealed Wednesday, Fox was among a list of outstanding guest actor in a comedy series candidates that []

The Beat

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· Jul 8, 2026

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II lands Emmy nom for WONDER MAN

The actor, who played Simon Williams on the Disney+ series, is the fifth to receive an Emmy nomination for playing a Marvel character.

CBC News

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· Jul 8, 2026

2026 Emmy Awards nominations: Updating live

Buckle up, TV lovers — the nominees for the 78th Emmy Awards will be unveiled today.

Irish News

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· Jun 28, 2026

Happy Valley star James Norton to play Hamlet in new West End production

The 40-year-old will take on the role in autumn next year.

Us Weekly

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· Jul 8, 2026

Everything to Know About the 2026 Emmy Awards: Host, Nominees and More

As fans countdown to the biggest night in television, the 2026 Emmy Awards hype continues to grow — in part because of this year’s host. The Television Academy announced on Tuesday, July 7, that Law Order: Special Victims Unit star Mariska Hargitay will emcee the iconic awards show. “Bringing important stories into the light has []

The Daily Beast

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· Jun 23, 2026

Comedian, 36, Admits She Stormed Out of Emmys After Losing

HBO MaxComedian Robby Hoffman admitted to walking out of the Emmy Awards after losing to Hacks co-star Julianne Nicholson.Hoffman, 36, was nominated for the Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series category at the 2025 Emmys for her role in Hacks. The actress revealed that she did not take the outcome too kindly, calling herself a “sore loser.”Read more at The Daily Beast.

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Related coverage for "Michael J. Fox Lands Emmy Nomination for ‘Shrinking’ Guest Role": Variety — Michael J. Fox Lands Emmy Nom for ‘Shrinking’ After Ending His Five-Year Acting Retirement. The Beat — Yahya Abdul-Mateen II lands Emmy nom for WONDER MAN. CBC News — 2026 Emmy Awards nominations: Updating live. Irish News — Happy Valley star James Norton to play Hamlet in new West End production. Us Weekly — Everything to Know About the 2026 Emmy Awards: Host, Nominees and More. The Daily Beast — Comedian, 36, Admits She Stormed Out of Emmys After Losing