Ellen Pompeo, Jason Segel and More Major TV Stars Who’ve Never Been Nominated for an Emmy

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Ellen Pompeo, Jason Segel and More Major TV Stars Who've Never Been Nominated for an Emmy

It's an honor to be nominated ... or so they say. Ellen Pompeo, Jason Segel and more of Hollywood's most recognizable TV actors have somehow evaded the Emmy Awards throughout their careers. Pompeo has been a television staple since Grey's Anatomy first aired in 2005, but her work has yet to be celebrated by the Television Academy. Overall, the ABC drama has earned 39 nominations and five wins, with Katherine Heigl winning Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2007. Chandra Wilson, Sandra Oh and T.R. Knight were all nominated for their work on the medical drama as well. Despite never having scored Emmy recognition for her portrayal of Meredith Grey, Pompeo celebrated her former costar's groundbreaking 2018 nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. At the time, Oh became the first Asian American actress to be nominated in that category for her role on Killing Eve. "I was not on my phone yesterday and clearly missed A LOT!!! Congratulations @IamSandraOh this is beyond well-deserved and your history making is incredibly moving. Can't wait to hear your speech!! Which will have us in tears and laughing at the same time no I'm sure," the Massachusetts native tweeted in July 2018. "No one can touch this girl's dedication to storytelling or her talent." [jwplayer ZdS5IVT8-zhNYySv2] While Pompeo has taken her snubs in stride, Sons of Anarchy star Charlie Hunnam wasn't as cordial after losing out on a nomination every year from 2008 to 2014. "Lest we forget, it doesn't matter at all," the British actor told reporters in July 2014 after his final opportunity to be nominated for the FX series had passed. "I feel there's this perception that we're upset about this and ... I really don't give a s--t. I make this for the people that watch the show and I really care for me about the work that I do and for my friends that watch it. People don't appreciate it. You can't win them all." Scroll down to see which famous TV stars have never been nominated for an Emmy. [podcast_block]

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Charlie Hunnam

From 2008 to 2014, Hunnam gave a gripping performance as Jax Teller on FX's Sons of Anarchy. His work earned him two Critics' Choice Television Awards, a Satellite Award, and a Pan-American Association of Film & Television Journalists award — but never an Emmy nod.

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Peter Gallagher

With iconic performances in The O.C., New Girl and Grace and Frankie under his belt, it's hard to believe the New York-born actor hasn't achieved Emmy status yet.

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Chris Noth

The actor scored Golden Globe nominations for his roles on Sex and the City and The Good Wife, but he has never received an Emmy nod.

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Katey Sagal

Katey Sagal tackled comedy on Married With Children and got a Golden Globe nomination, then took on drama with Sons of Anarchy, for which she earned a Golden Globe win. Her day in the Emmy spotlight, however, has yet to arrive.

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Constance Wu

They Emmys have yet to recognize Constance Wu’s deadpan delivery on Fresh Off the Boat, a performance that helped her earn the starring role in the blockbuster film Crazy Rich Asians.

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Ashton Kutcher

A favorite of populist award shows such as the People’s Choice Awards and the MTV Movie Awards, Ashton Kutcher has kept TV audiences laughing for two decades with his roles in That ’70s Show, Two and a Half Men and The Ranch, yet still has not received an Emmy nomination.

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Norman Reedus

One of the longest-serving stars of The Walking Dead, Norman Reedus’ performance as Daryl Dixon on the AMC hit has captivated fans for eight-plus seasons but has come up lacking in the Emmy department.

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Ellen Pompeo

Grey's Anatomy fans may be stunned to learn that Ellen Pompeo has yet to land a nomination, despite her 10-plus seasons of bringing title character Meredith Grey to life. A number of Grey's cast members have managed to earn Emmy voters' attentions, with Chandra Wilson (Miranda Bailey) and former costar Sandra Oh (Cristina Yang) previously landing nominations for their contributions to ABC's long-running medical drama.

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Lauren Graham

Lauren Graham has starred on two beloved network dramas, Gilmore Girls (which started on the WB before moving to the CW) and Parenthood (NBC), both of which have showcased her knack for nailing laughs and sentiment in a single scene.

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Blake Lively

The CW's Gossip Girl was not exactly awards-show bait, but Blake Lively's six seasons as Serena van der Woodsen earned her legions of fans and propelled her to a major film career.

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Kristen Bell

What planet are Emmy voters living on? Clearly, all earthlings must know Kristen Bell did a commendable job leading three seasons of Veronica Mars (first on UPN, then the CW) before spending five as a cast member on Showtime's House of Lies and graduating to NBC's The Good Place.

Though she hasn't had a Primetime Emmy nomination, she scored a Daytime nod in 2019. Her web series Momsplaining with Kristen Bell was up for Outstanding Special Class Short Format Daytime.

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Ian Somerhalder

Ian Somerhalder turned heads in his lone season on ABC's Lost, but it's as Damon Salvatore on the CW's The Vampire Diaries that he truly earned viewers' undying adoration.

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Chris Pratt

Amy Poehler racked up a slew of Emmy nominations for playing lovable Leslie Knope on NBC's Parks and Recreation, but the same cannot be said for Chris Pratt, who brought Andy Dwyer to life before launching his hugely successful movie career.

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Mila Kunis

Her role as Jackie Burkhart on Fox's That '70s Show landed Mila Kunis numerous Teen Choice Award nominations. Alas, Emmy voters weren't quite as generous.

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Jason Segel

After starting his career on cult fave Freaks and Geeks (NBC), Emmy success somehow eluded Jason Segel during his nine-season run as Marshall Eriksen on How I Met Your Mother (CBS).