The absence of The Morning Show from this year’s Emmy nominations may leave fans puzzled, but fear not—Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston haven’t been overlooked by Hollywood. The intricacies of the nomination process, often influenced by timing, play a pivotal role in rendering many acclaimed series ineligible for Emmy consideration. The Morning Show finds itself in this category during the current Emmy cycle.
To elaborate, the 2023 Emmys, rescheduled from the previous year, are recognizing shows that aired between June 1, 2022, and May 31, 2023. The second season of The Morning Show, broadcast from Sept. 17 to Nov. 19, 2021, made it eligible for the 2022 Emmys. Unfortunately, its third season, which aired from Sept. 13 to Nov. 8, 2023, will have to wait for the next awards cycle. The extended gap between eligibility and the ceremony is a consequence of the dual writers’ and actors’ strikes, which paralyzed Hollywood for five months. Originally slated for Sept. 18, 2023, the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards were postponed due to these industry disruptions.
Notably, other critically and commercially successful series facing the same fate include Severance, Black Mirror Season 6, and Outlander. The talented guest actors from The Bear’s second season won’t grace the Emmy stage this year, despite notable performances. This discrepancy arises because the show’s first season, not its second, is in contention for awards at the current ceremony.
Shifting gears to Reese Witherspoon’s recent red carpet appearances, she made a splash at the 2024 Golden Globes, bringing her son, Deacon Phillippe, as her date. Following suit, she attended the 2024 Critics Choice Awards with her lookalike daughter, Ava Phillippe. For this event, Witherspoon adorned herself in a black, custom Celine gown with an oversized accent bow, while her 24-year-old daughter opted for a dazzling black Monique Lhuillier dress featuring intricate beads and flower details.
Beyond the fashion spectacle, Witherspoon, nominated for Best Actress in a Drama Series for The Morning Show, engaged in a brief interview with co-star Jennifer Aniston on the eve of the 75th Annual Emmy Awards. Adding to the excitement, actor Pedro Pascal joined the duo and expressed interest in appearing on the Apple TV+ series. Witherspoon enthusiastically shared that they indeed had a perfect role for him, leading to Aniston’s jaw-dropping reaction. Pascal, fully on board, welcomed the co-stars to pitch the idea on the spot. Joking about potential romantic entanglements, Pascal eagerly accepted, exclaiming, “I’ll be waiting to hear from my agents. Draw it up.” This unexpected development raises the possibility of Pascal making a surprise appearance in The Morning Show’s fourth season.
While The Morning Show itself missed out on Emmy nominations this year, Reese Witherspoon’s production company secured a remarkable 11 nominations for the musical drama Daisy Jones & the Six and Hulu’s Tiny Beautiful Things. Witherspoon expressed her excitement on Instagram after the July 2023 nominations announcement, applauding the Hello Sunshine team and the deserving casts and creative teams of both shows. The well-deserved Emmy nods serve as a testament to Witherspoon and her team’s outstanding contributions to the world of television.