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2025 Emmys: Representation Declines, Bella Ramsey Breaks Barriers

7/16/2025

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The 2025 Emmy nominations reveal a complex landscape of representation. With 24 out of 94 nominees being people of color, there's a concerning drop from past years. Yet, Bella Ramsey shines as the first openly nonbinary performer to receive two nominations. Meanwhile, the stark decline in Asian and Indigenous nominees underscores the persistent struggle for true diversity in the awards.

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The 2025 Emmy nominations reveal a complex landscape of representation. With 24 out of 94 nominees being people of color, there's a concerning drop from past years. Yet, Bella Ramsey shines as the first openly nonbinary performer to receive two nominations. Meanwhile, the stark decline in Asian and Indigenous nominees underscores the persistent struggle for true diversity in the awards.