Elisabeth Moss Submits for Emmy Consideration in "The Testaments"

Elisabeth Moss, the Emmy-winning actress known for her role as June Osborne in Hulu's "The Handmaid’s Tale," is entering the Emmy race for her performance in the spinoff series "The Testaments." She will submit her work from Episode 103, titled “Daisy,” in the guest drama actress category. This submission follows a recent decision by the Television Academy that recognizes "The Testaments" as a separate series, allowing Moss to compete despite her previous accolades for the same character.

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The Emmy Awards have specific rules regarding eligibility in guest acting categories. Performers are disqualified from guest categories if they have previously been nominated or won in lead or supporting roles for the same character within the same series. This rule impacted Alexis Bledel, who withdrew from consideration for the final season of "The Handmaid’s Tale" due to changes that would have required her to compete in a different category despite a single-episode appearance.

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Elisabeth Moss is not only the lead actress but also an executive producer of "The Testaments," which is produced by MGM Television and 20th Television. The series is created by Bruce Miller, who serves as showrunner alongside a team of executive producers including Warren Littlefield and Steve Stark. The cast features notable actors such as Ann Dowd, Rowan Blanchard, and Amy Seimetz.

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Moss's submission is significant for Hulu, which is positioning "The Testaments" as a strong contender in the upcoming Emmy Awards cycle. The series, based on Margaret Atwood’s 2019 novel, explores themes of memory and trauma within a dystopian setting, potentially resonating with audiences and voters alike. The success of "The Handmaid’s Tale," which won the outstanding drama series award in 2017, sets a precedent for the new series.

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The Television Academy's approval of Moss's eligibility was communicated to her and Hulu's representatives after a petitioning process. The complete list of category submissions will be released later, with the Emmy nomination-round voting scheduled from June 11-22, followed by the announcement of nominations on July 8.

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• “Daisy,” which premiered on April 8, follows a pivotal school trip that triggers Daisy’s memories of Toronto, revealing fragments of her past and a world fractured by violence.” — Variety

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• “Moss remains one of television’s most decorated multi-hyphenates, with 15 nominations spanning acting and producing.” — Variety

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The Emmy Awards timeline is set to unfold with nomination-round voting occurring from June 11-22, 2026, culminating in the announcement of nominations on July 8, 2026. As the awards season approaches, "The Testaments" is expected to garner significant attention, particularly with Moss's dual role as both lead actress and producer.

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