‘This Is Us’ stars Mandy Moore, Chrissy Metz, Dan Fogelman react to Emmys snub, praise cast and writers
NBC's hit 'This Is Us', an American family drama television series, has been on air from September 20, 2016 to May 24, 2022. In previous years, the series has bagged four Emmy-nominations for Best Drama series. But this year, the series was virtually ignored, bagging only one nomination, that too in the 'Original Music and Lyrics' category on Tuesday, July 12.
The series follows the lives and families of two parents, and their three children, in several different time frames and has prominent actors in its cast. The show's stars Mandy Moore and Chrissy Metz and series creator Dan Fogelman decided to share their thoughts on social media with their fans, praising the show's impact despite the Emmys snub.
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Moore was considered a strong contender for a nomination in the 'Best Actress in a Drama series' category for her performances on the show, particularly for her work in the penultimate episode. On her Instagram Story feed, Moore shared, "Do I wish our show was recognized in what I think was it’s finest hour? Sure, And Dan Fogelman’s brilliant writing for 6 seasons (hello THE TRAIN)? Ken Olin’s impeccable direction? Our insanely, wildly talented cast and crew? Yah…. But nothing can take away what our show meant to SO MANY (us included). That’s an incredible legacy to be a part of. I will be grateful forever."
The one nomination the show received was for the song “The Forever Now,” which was co-written by Moore’s husband, Taylor Goldsmith, and Siddhartha Khosla. “So unendingly proud of Siddhartha Khosla and Taylor Goldsmith for getting an Emmy nom for their song ‘Forever Now’ on our final season,” added Moore. Metz also expressed support for Moore and others in the show who were not recognized.
“When there are people who are so innately, incredibly gifted and talented who write a show — Dan Fogelman — and who act and star in a show — Mandy Moore — that don’t get recognized for their beautiful work? And the way that they have changed people’s lives and hearts and minds, and for the connective tissue between other human beings, and they don’t get recognized for it?,” Metz wrote in her Instagram story. “I understand it’s not everything, honey, but it’s something.”
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Series creator Dan Fogelman tweeted “The Emmy noms didn’t break for #ThisIsUs today – if you’re happy when they go your way, you’ve got to take it on the chin when they don’t.” congratulating Khosla and Goldsmith for the nomination.
The Emmy noms didn't break for #ThisIsUs today - if you're happy when they go your way, you've got to take it on the chin when they don't. That entire group wins a "Danny" in my book. And so proud that my college roomie @SiddKhoslaMusic will be repping us with Taylor!
— Dan Fogelman (@Dan_Fogelman) July 12, 2022
