45 Then Vs. Now Photos That Show How Long Some Of These 2024 Emmy Nominees Have Been Acting

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1.Jeremy Allen White

A young Jeremy Allen White in a plaid shirt
A young Jeremy Allen White in a plaid shirt
Jeremy Allen White stands with hands on hips in a casual, work-stained white shirt. A man in a black shirt and beanie stands blurred in the background
Jeremy Allen White stands with hands on hips in a casual, work-stained white shirt. A man in a black shirt and beanie stands blurred in the background

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First notable role: Young Clive in Beautiful Ohio (2006)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Carmy Berzatto in The Bear

2.Jodie Foster

Young Jodie Foster with bob haircut from a movie scene
Young Jodie Foster with bob haircut from a movie scene
Jodie Foster as a uniformed sheriff, sitting at a wooden table holding a coffee mug, in a formal office setting with file folders and books behind her
Jodie Foster as a uniformed sheriff, sitting at a wooden table holding a coffee mug, in a formal office setting with file folders and books behind her

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First notable role: Cindy Blanchard in Julia (1969)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Det. Elizabeth Danvers in True Detective: Night Country

3.Jean Smart

A young Jean Smart in a ruffled blouse and glasses stands in an office setting with two men working in the background. The room has bulletin boards with papers pinned up
A young Jean Smart in a ruffled blouse and glasses stands in an office setting with two men working in the background. The room has bulletin boards with papers pinned up
Jean Smart stands in a lavish room, wearing a bold leopard print blouse and a zebra print fur coat. She has a serious expression on her face
Jean Smart stands in a lavish room, wearing a bold leopard print blouse and a zebra print fur coat. She has a serious expression on her face

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First notable role: Shari in Teachers Only (1983)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Deborah Vance in Hacks

4.Ebon Moss-Bachrach

A young Ebon Moss-Bachrach in a bellhop uniform with longer curly hair
A young Ebon Moss-Bachrach in a bellhop uniform with longer curly hair
Ebon Moss-Bachrach talking to Ayo Edebiri in a scene from
Ebon Moss-Bachrach talking to Ayo Edebiri in a scene from

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First notable role: Frederick the Bellboy in The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Richie Jerimovich in The Bear

5.Steve Martin

A smiling, young Steve Martin, wearing a brown suit jacket, a yellow shirt, and a patterned tie, stands in front of a curtain
A smiling, young Steve Martin, wearing a brown suit jacket, a yellow shirt, and a patterned tie, stands in front of a curtain
Steve Martin, wearing a dark zip-up sweater, is speaking and gesturing with his hands in an indoor setting decorated with intricate wallpaper
Steve Martin, wearing a dark zip-up sweater, is speaking and gesturing with his hands in an indoor setting decorated with intricate wallpaper

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First notable role: Various characters on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1968–69)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Charles-Haden Savage in Only Murders in the Building

6.Martin Short

A young Martin Short, in a beige trench coat smiling at the camera and holding out their arm
A young Martin Short, in a beige trench coat smiling at the camera and holding out their arm
Martin Short stands smiling in a cozy, dimly-lit room with a piano and a pianist in the background. He wears a patterned shirt and dark vest
Martin Short stands smiling in a cozy, dimly-lit room with a piano and a pianist in the background. He wears a patterned shirt and dark vest

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First notable role: Various characters in Second City Television (1981–84)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Oliver Putnam in Only Murders in the Building

7.Selena Gomez

A young Selena Gomez wearing overalls in an episode of
A young Selena Gomez wearing overalls in an episode of
Selena Gomez and Jesse Williams stand in a hallway, listening to another man speak. Selena holds some medication, and all appear concerned
Selena Gomez and Jesse Williams stand in a hallway, listening to another man speak. Selena holds some medication, and all appear concerned

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First notable role: Gianna in Barney & Friends (2002–04)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Mabel Mora in Only Murders in the Building

8.Jonathan Bailey

A young Jonathan Bailey in a historical costume, featuring a white ruffled collar, stares slightly off-camera. The background includes a blurred chair
A young Jonathan Bailey in a historical costume, featuring a white ruffled collar, stares slightly off-camera. The background includes a blurred chair
Jonathan Bailey wearing glasses, a bow tie, and a dark suit smiles and clasps his hands together. A crowd and chandelier are visible in the blurred background
Jonathan Bailey wearing glasses, a bow tie, and a dark suit smiles and clasps his hands together. A crowd and chandelier are visible in the blurred background

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First notable role: William Kilshaw in Bramwell (1997)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Tim Laughlin in Fellow Travelers

9.Robert Downey Jr.

A young Robert Downey Jr. with short hair gazes off-camera, wearing a casual top. The background appears to be nondescript
A young Robert Downey Jr. with short hair gazes off-camera, wearing a casual top. The background appears to be nondescript
Robert Downey Jr. in
Robert Downey Jr. in

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First notable role: Puppy in Pound (1970)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Claude/Professor Robert Hammer/Ned Godwin/Niko Damianos/The Priest in The Sympathizer

10.Dakota Fanning

Dakota Fanning and an adult woman sit closely together as Dakota writes, showing a moment of concentration and guidance
Dakota Fanning and an adult woman sit closely together as Dakota writes, showing a moment of concentration and guidance
Dakota Fanning sits by a table in a room with a window, wearing a cable-knit sweater. The table is cluttered with papers and books
Dakota Fanning sits by a table in a room with a window, wearing a cable-knit sweater. The table is cluttered with papers and books

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First notable role: Lucy Diamond Dawson in I Am Sam (2001)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Marge Sherwood in Ripley

11.Tyler James Williams

Young Tyler James Williams with a serious expression, wearing a plaid shirt over a turtleneck
Young Tyler James Williams with a serious expression, wearing a plaid shirt over a turtleneck
Tyler James Williams and Quinta Brunson stand in a library, smiling and casually dressed, on the set of
Tyler James Williams and Quinta Brunson stand in a library, smiling and casually dressed, on the set of

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First notable role: Tyler in Sesame Street (2000)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Gregory Eddie in Abbott Elementary

12.Carol Burnett

Actors on a set: Carol Burnett in vintage clothing, with two men in suits, stand in a room with floral wallpaper and framed wall art
Actors on a set: Carol Burnett in vintage clothing, with two men in suits, stand in a room with floral wallpaper and framed wall art
Carol Burnett sits at a restaurant table holding a drink, wearing an elegant, embellished yellow outfit. Other diners are engaged in conversation in the background
Carol Burnett sits at a restaurant table holding a drink, wearing an elegant, embellished yellow outfit. Other diners are engaged in conversation in the background

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First notable role: Herself on The Garry Moore Show (1958–64)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Norma Dellacorte in Palm Royale

13.Sheryl Lee Ralph

A young Sheryl Lee Ralph holding a Stevie Wonder album with others in the background
A young Sheryl Lee Ralph holding a Stevie Wonder album with others in the background
Sheryl Lee Ralph as Barbara Howard in her classroom in the TV show
Sheryl Lee Ralph as Barbara Howard in her classroom in the TV show

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First notable role: Barbara Hanley in A Piece of the Action (1977)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Barbara Howard in Abbott Elementary

14.Sofía Vergara

Sofía Vergara, smiling and talking on a corded phone, wears a sleeveless, zip-front top
Sofía Vergara, smiling and talking on a corded phone, wears a sleeveless, zip-front top
Sofia Vergara in makeup and a shirt on the set of
Sofia Vergara in makeup and a shirt on the set of

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First notable role: Irasema in Acapulco, cuerpo y alma (1995)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Griselda Blanco in Griselda

15.Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep in a scene from
Meryl Streep in a scene from
Meryl Streep, in a patterned shawl and braids, holds an envelope and engages in a discussion with another person in a dressing room with a lit vanity mirror
Meryl Streep, in a patterned shawl and braids, holds an envelope and engages in a discussion with another person in a dressing room with a lit vanity mirror

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First notable role: Linda in The Deer Hunter (1978)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Loretta Durkin in Only Murders in the Building

16.Quinta Brunson

A person with curly hair, wearing a grey t-shirt, smiling and sitting at a table with a bottle of beer in front of them
A person with curly hair, wearing a grey t-shirt, smiling and sitting at a table with a bottle of beer in front of them
Quinta Brunson stands in a library wearing a striped shirt dress and a black belt with golden buckle. Books labeled
Quinta Brunson stands in a library wearing a striped shirt dress and a black belt with golden buckle. Books labeled

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First notable role: Miloh in Broke (2016)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Janine Teagues in Abbott Elementary

17.Brie Larson

A young Brie Larson standing in a doorway, smiling
A young Brie Larson standing in a doorway, smiling
Brie Larson in a vintage kitchen wearing a white and green sequined outfit with the letter
Brie Larson in a vintage kitchen wearing a white and green sequined outfit with the letter

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First notable role: Emily Stewart in Raising Dad (2001–02)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Elizabeth Zott in Lessons in Chemistry

18.Juno Temple

A young Juno Temple with curly red hair standing in a scene from
A young Juno Temple with curly red hair standing in a scene from
Juno Temple and a child dressed in winter clothing in a snowy outdoor setting from a scene in the TV series
Juno Temple and a child dressed in winter clothing in a snowy outdoor setting from a scene in the TV series

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First notable role: Lola Quincey in Atonement (2007)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Dorothy "Dot" Lyon in Fargo

19.Andrew Scott

Andrew Scott in military gear and helmet with a serious expression, in a scene from
Andrew Scott in military gear and helmet with a serious expression, in a scene from
Andrew Scott, wearing a classic blazer, stands in the foreground looking serious, with two uniformed officers and a vintage car blurred in the background
Andrew Scott, wearing a classic blazer, stands in the foreground looking serious, with two uniformed officers and a vintage car blurred in the background

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First notable role: John "Cowboy" Hall in Band of Brothers (2001)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Tom Ripley in Ripley

20.Donald Glover

Donald Glover in a green graduation gown and cap stares seriously, surrounded by other graduates, in a scene from
Donald Glover in a green graduation gown and cap stares seriously, surrounded by other graduates, in a scene from
Donald Glover, injured and disheveled, sits in a vehicle seat, wearing a tattered shirt
Donald Glover, injured and disheveled, sits in a vehicle seat, wearing a tattered shirt

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First notable role: Various characters on 30 Rock (2006–12)

2024 Emmy nominated role: John Smith in Mr. & Mrs. Smith

21.Hiroyuki Sanada

Man in traditional clothing carries a sleeping child on his back outdoors
Man in traditional clothing carries a sleeping child on his back outdoors
A focused Hiroyuki Sanada dressed in traditional Japanese attire holds a writing tool, gazing intently
A focused Hiroyuki Sanada dressed in traditional Japanese attire holds a writing tool, gazing intently

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First notable role: Kenichi Endō in Game of Chance (1966)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Lord Yoshii Toranaga in Shōgun

22.Paul Rudd

Paul Rudd in a plaid shirt, looking off-camera with a thoughtful expression
Paul Rudd in a plaid shirt, looking off-camera with a thoughtful expression
Paul Rudd in a brown leather jacket talking to Michael Douglas on a set of a movie scene
Paul Rudd in a brown leather jacket talking to Michael Douglas on a set of a movie scene

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First notable role: Josh in Clueless (1995)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Ben Glenroy in Only Murders in the Building

23.Christine Baranski

Christine Baranski wearing a colorful striped sweater and a chunky necklace looks startled on a brightly decorated set
Christine Baranski wearing a colorful striped sweater and a chunky necklace looks startled on a brightly decorated set
Christine Baranski, portraying Agnes van Rhijn, in a Victorian outfit with lace details, sits at a dining table in a period-piece setting
Christine Baranski, portraying Agnes van Rhijn, in a Victorian outfit with lace details, sits at a dining table in a period-piece setting

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First notable role: Jewel Maniscalo in All My Children (1984)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Agnes van Rhijn in The Gilded Age

24.Larry David

Larry David wearing a yellow suit, glasses, and a headset, seated at a desk with an ABC microphone, appears to be engaged in a serious discussion
Larry David wearing a yellow suit, glasses, and a headset, seated at a desk with an ABC microphone, appears to be engaged in a serious discussion
Larry David sits relaxed with hands behind his head at a courtroom setting with people in the background. A notebook and papers are on the table
Larry David sits relaxed with hands behind his head at a courtroom setting with people in the background. A notebook and papers are on the table

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First notable role: Various characters on Fridays (1980–82)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Larry David in Curb Your Enthusiasm

25.Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon in a striped shirt sits on the ground, looking up while holding another person who is resting their head on her lap in a grassy outdoor setting
Reese Witherspoon in a striped shirt sits on the ground, looking up while holding another person who is resting their head on her lap in a grassy outdoor setting
Reese Witherspoon stands in a hallway, looking serious, wearing a black outfit with layered necklaces
Reese Witherspoon stands in a hallway, looking serious, wearing a black outfit with layered necklaces

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First notable role: Dani Trant in The Man in the Moon (1991)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Bradley Jackson in The Morning Show

26.Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Aniston standing in a kitchen in a scene from
Jennifer Aniston standing in a kitchen in a scene from
Jennifer Aniston in an office setting, sitting at a desk with a laptop, wearing a black top and a subtle necklace. She appears to be in conversation
Jennifer Aniston in an office setting, sitting at a desk with a laptop, wearing a black top and a subtle necklace. She appears to be in conversation

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First notable role: Jeannie Bueller in Ferris Bueller (1990–91)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Alex Levy in The Morning Show

27.Gary Oldman

Two individuals, one with spiky hair and a leather jacket, and the other with curly blonde hair and a leather jacket. Both are smiling and holding a gun prop
Two individuals, one with spiky hair and a leather jacket, and the other with curly blonde hair and a leather jacket. Both are smiling and holding a gun prop
Gary Oldman in a scene from
Gary Oldman in a scene from

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First notable role: Sid Vicious in Sid and Nancy (1986)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Jackson Lamb in Slow Horses

28.Holland Taylor

Holland Taylor with short curly hair wearing a dark blazer with a flower brooch and layered necklace, smiling in a
Holland Taylor with short curly hair wearing a dark blazer with a flower brooch and layered necklace, smiling in a
Holland Taylor sits at a conference table, dressed in formal attire, in a scene from a TV show
Holland Taylor sits at a conference table, dressed in formal attire, in a scene from a TV show

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First notable role: Ruth Dunbar in Bosom Buddies (1980–81)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Cybil Richards in The Morning Show

29.Imelda Staunton

Imelda Staunton as a character in historical attire, looking excited with a joyful expression
Imelda Staunton as a character in historical attire, looking excited with a joyful expression
Imelda Staunton, dressed in regal attire with a hat featuring feathers, stands in front of an ornate, historic backdrop, evoking a scene from a period drama
Imelda Staunton, dressed in regal attire with a hat featuring feathers, stands in front of an ornate, historic backdrop, evoking a scene from a period drama

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First notable role: Charlotte Palmer in Sense and Sensibility (1995)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown

30.Jonathan Pryce

A shocked Jonathan Pruce, dressed in a textured blazer and button-up shirt, is standing in front of a background with swirling patterns in a scene
A shocked Jonathan Pruce, dressed in a textured blazer and button-up shirt, is standing in front of a background with swirling patterns in a scene
An older Jonathan Pryce in a suit and patterned tie stands in an ornate room with lamps and sculptures in the background
An older Jonathan Pryce in a suit and patterned tie stands in an ornate room with lamps and sculptures in the background

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First notable role: Sam Lowry in Brazil (1985)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Prince Philip in The Crown

31.Walton Goggins

Walton Goggins smiling, wearing a suit with a patterned tie, in a crowded indoor setting
Walton Goggins smiling, wearing a suit with a patterned tie, in a crowded indoor setting
Man with skull face paint in western attire, wearing a cowboy hat and ammo belt, stands in a desert setting
Man with skull face paint in western attire, wearing a cowboy hat and ammo belt, stands in a desert setting

CBS, Prime Video

First notable role: Mike Muchin in Beverly Hills, 90210 (1992)

2024 Emmy nominated role: The Ghoul/Cooper Howard in Fallout

32.Billy Crudup

A young Billy Crudup with medium-length, wavy hair and wearing a leather jacket looks off-camera with a thoughtful expression
A young Billy Crudup with medium-length, wavy hair and wearing a leather jacket looks off-camera with a thoughtful expression
Billy Crudup, wearing a suit and tie, in a serious conversation with an unseen person in a scene from a TV show or movie
Billy Crudup, wearing a suit and tie, in a serious conversation with an unseen person in a scene from a TV show or movie

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First notable role: Tommy in Sleepers (1996)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Cory Ellison in The Morning Show

33.Diane Lane

A group of people smiling and conversing at a social event. An older gentleman in a gray suit and a young Diane Lane with a striped shirt are in focus
A group of people smiling and conversing at a social event. An older gentleman in a gray suit and a young Diane Lane with a striped shirt are in focus
Diane Lane and Calista Flockhart sit at a restaurant booth, engaged in conversation, with wine bottles in the background
Diane Lane and Calista Flockhart sit at a restaurant booth, engaged in conversation, with wine bottles in the background

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First notable role: Lauren King in A Little Romance (1979)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Nancy "Slim" Keith in Feud: Capote vs. The Swans

34.Maya Rudolph

Maya Rudolph stands holding a microphone, and Tom Green is beside her holding a towel, with a fenced background displaying warning signs
Maya Rudolph stands holding a microphone, and Tom Green is beside her holding a towel, with a fenced background displaying warning signs
Maya Rudolph wearing a patterned, long-sleeve dress is in conversation with a man with his back to the camera in an outdoor lounge setting
Maya Rudolph wearing a patterned, long-sleeve dress is in conversation with a man with his back to the camera in an outdoor lounge setting

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First notable role: Various characters on Saturday Night Live (2000–07)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Molly Novak in Loot

35.Kristen Wiig

Kristen Wiig, Amy Poehler, and Seth Meyers in professional attire on the
Kristen Wiig, Amy Poehler, and Seth Meyers in professional attire on the
Kristen Wiig stands in a courtroom setting, dressed in a vintage-style, embellished dress, giving a speech. People are seated behind her
Kristen Wiig stands in a courtroom setting, dressed in a vintage-style, embellished dress, giving a speech. People are seated behind her

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First notable role: Various characters on Saturday Night Live (2005–12)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Maxine Simmons in Palm Royale

36.Matt Berry

A young Matt Berry with medium-length dark hair is wearing a white shirt over a striped top and a chain necklace
A young Matt Berry with medium-length dark hair is wearing a white shirt over a striped top and a chain necklace
Two men, dressed in period clothing, stand in a dimly lit room with candles. They appear to be discussing something. (Characters from What We Do in the Shadows)
Two men, dressed in period clothing, stand in a dimly lit room with candles. They appear to be discussing something. (Characters from What We Do in the Shadows)

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First notable role: Dr. Sanchez/Todd Rivers in Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Laszlo Cravensworth in What We Do in the Shadows

37.Jon Hamm

A young Jon Hamm in a black collared shirt stands in front of a bar setup, smiling slightly
A young Jon Hamm in a black collared shirt stands in front of a bar setup, smiling slightly
Jon Hamm wears a shearling-lined jacket over a denim shirt in a serious scene from a TV show
Jon Hamm wears a shearling-lined jacket over a denim shirt in a serious scene from a TV show

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First notable role: Burt Ridley in Providence (2000–01)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Sheriff Roy Tillman in Fargo and Paul Marks in The Morning Show

38.Matt Bomer

Matt Bomer, in a casual shirt, appears in a scene from a TV show
Matt Bomer, in a casual shirt, appears in a scene from a TV show
Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey sit on a sandy beach, both wearing white shirts and rolled-up pants. Bailey wears sunglasses and holds shoes in his hand
Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey sit on a sandy beach, both wearing white shirts and rolled-up pants. Bailey wears sunglasses and holds shoes in his hand

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First notable role: Ben Reade in Guiding Light (2001–03)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Hawkins "Hawk" Fuller in Fellow Travelers

39.Elizabeth Debicki

A glamorous woman in a lavish beaded gown stands amid an elegant party scene, engaged in conversation with other guests dressed in formal attire
A glamorous woman in a lavish beaded gown stands amid an elegant party scene, engaged in conversation with other guests dressed in formal attire
Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana, wearing a black blazer over a white top, sits in a formal setting with a serious expression. Scene from The Crown
Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana, wearing a black blazer over a white top, sits in a formal setting with a serious expression. Scene from The Crown

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First notable role: Jordan Baker in The Great Gatsby (2013)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Princess Diana in The Crown

40.Carrie Coon

A woman wearing glasses and a t-shirt talking to a man in a diner. Various jars and kitchen items are on shelves behind them
A woman wearing glasses and a t-shirt talking to a man in a diner. Various jars and kitchen items are on shelves behind them
Carrie Coon holding a tea cup, in period attire, in a scene from
Carrie Coon holding a tea cup, in period attire, in a scene from

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First notable role: Margo "Go" Dunne in Gone Girl (2014)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Bertha Russell in The Gilded Age

41.Maya Erskine

A young Maya Erskine with long dark hair and glasses looks up, wearing a red patterned outfit
A young Maya Erskine with long dark hair and glasses looks up, wearing a red patterned outfit
Donald Glover in a leather jacket and Maya Erskine in a blazer sit on a park bench, smiling and chatting. Glover holds a snack, while Erskine holds a drink
Donald Glover in a leather jacket and Maya Erskine in a blazer sit on a park bench, smiling and chatting. Glover holds a snack, while Erskine holds a drink

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First notable role: Nessie in Hart of Dixie (2013)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Jane Smith in Mr. & Mrs. Smith

42.Idris Elba

Idris Elba in a yellow shirt looking intently at something off-screen in a scene from a film or TV show
Idris Elba in a yellow shirt looking intently at something off-screen in a scene from a film or TV show
Idris Elba looking over his shoulder. He is wearing a buttoned-up shirt in a scene from a movie
Idris Elba looking over his shoulder. He is wearing a buttoned-up shirt in a scene from a movie

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First notable role: Tim Webster in Family Affairs (1997)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Sam Nelson in Hijack

43.Dominic West

A young Dominic West wearing a suit in a scene from
A young Dominic West wearing a suit in a scene from
Dominic West, wearing a double-breasted suit, sits and listens attentively to a conversation with another character from The Crown. Bookshelves are in the background
Dominic West, wearing a double-breasted suit, sits and listens attentively to a conversation with another character from The Crown. Bookshelves are in the background

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First notable role: Det. Jimmy McNulty in The Wire (2002)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Prince Charles in The Crown

44.Lamorne Morris

Lamorne Morris with a concerned expression, wearing a black shirt and an earpiece in a TV scene
Lamorne Morris with a concerned expression, wearing a black shirt and an earpiece in a TV scene
Two sheriff's deputies, Olmstead and another unidentified deputy, are seated at a desk looking intently at a computer screen in a police station
Two sheriff's deputies, Olmstead and another unidentified deputy, are seated at a desk looking intently at a computer screen in a police station

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First notable role: Bobby the Bouncer in Sex Ed (2014)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Whitley "Witt" Farr in Fargo

45.Naomi Watts

A young Naomi Watts engaged in a conversation with another woman in a scene from
A young Naomi Watts engaged in a conversation with another woman in a scene from
Naomi Watts in
Naomi Watts in

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First notable role: Betty Elms/Diane Selwyn in Mulholland Drive (2001)

2024 Emmy nominated role: Babe Paley in Feud: Capote vs. The Swans

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