Elle Fanning Reacts to Her First Emmy Nomination, Lead Actress For 'The Great'

Elle Fanning has earned her first Emmy Award nomination at the upcoming 2022 Emmys!

The 24-year-old actress picked up the nom for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for portraying Catherine in Hulu’s The Great.

Her co-star Nicholas Hoult also received his first nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, and he was actually the one who told her about her nomination!

“I can’t put into words what ‘The Great’ means to me. To be recognized for playing Catherine, a character who has shaped me personally in so many ways, is a moment I will never forget.

And Jean, Quinta, Rachel, Kaley, and Issa, sharing this nomination with you makes it all the more meaningful,” Elle shared on Instagram.

“We are on set filming season 3 right now and my partner in comedy, Nicholas Hoult broke the news to me with the crew and my fellow cast mates by my side. Wouldn’t have wanted it any other way!”