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Alexis Bledel Withdraws From Emmy Race for ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Due to New Guest Actor Rules (EXCLUSIVE)
Alexis Bledel exits Emmy contention for “The Handmaid’s Tale” finale after rule change disqualifies her from guest actress eligibility.
Bledel, who plays Dr. Emily Malek/Ofglen in the Hulu drama, had been submitted for outstanding guest actress in a drama series for her appearance in the series finale, “610 – The Handmaid’s Tale.” However, due to a newly enforced Emmy rule disqualifying actors previously nominated in a lead or supporting category for the same show, the Television Academy notified Bledel and her team that she would be moved to the supporting actress race. A supporting drama actress awards run for Bledel’s sole episode appearance would put her against her “Handmaid’s Tale” co-stars, in addition to multiple women from “Andor,” “Severance” and “The White Lotus.” Notable acting submissions include Elisabeth Moss for lead actress and for directing the penultimate episode, “Execution.” Supporting actor submissions include Bradley Whitford, Max Minghella and O-T Fagbenle, while Yvonne Strahovski, Samira Wiley and Ann Dowd are entered in the supporting actress category.
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