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There’s nothing more painful for a fan than to see their favorite television actors get snubbed at the Emmy Awards, and oneGame of Thronesalum was certainly robbed of the recognition. For eight seasons, actress Lena Headey proved that she was the power villain of the HBO franchise, and it was such a crime not to give her a win.
Meanwhile, every year at the event, we see the cast ofBreaking Badearning their well-deserved awards. It’s such a unique spectacle watching all three lead stars of the show reap the fruits of their labor.
Game of ThronesFans Won’t Forget How Emmy Awards Repeatedly Snubbed Lena Headey
Game of Thronesran from 2011 to 2019, andPeter Dinklage, who played Tyrion Lannister, was the only actor to be nominated for all eight seasons. He was also the only one to win a recordfour times.
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Because of this, many fans expressed disappointment at howLena Headeynever took home an Emmy win despite her exemplary performance as Cersei Lannister. The English star bagged five nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, and while this was already an achievement, not winning was a massive missed opportunity considering how brilliantly she was playing the ruthless Westerosi queen.
On Twitter,Game of Thronesfans aired their frustration over Emmy’s snub on Headey’s work.
One of my favorites and well deserved. Thought that Lena Heady ( Cersei ) was equally as deserving
Genuinely that cast was robbed
Well deserved … Lena Headey deserved it too
lena should’ve won
I love him, and also Lena Headey deserved one too.
It’s such a shame that the other cast members of the famed series were also snubbed by the award-giving body. Apart from Headey, fans also thinkEmilia Clarke, who played Daenerys Targaryen, also deserved her own Emmy statuette.
Breaking BadCast Was Emmys’ Cream of the Crop
While the cast ofGame of Thronesunfortunately missed every single chance to clinch an Emmy win, the alums ofBreaking Badbrought home the bacon almost on a yearly basis. As per the show’sEmmysprofile page, it received 58 nominations and 16 wins.
Walter White actorBryan Cranstonwon four times for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. Jesse Pinkman star Aaron Paul took home three wins for Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series.Anna Gunn, who played Skyler White, earned two wins in the Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series category.
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The rivalry between the two franchises was so tight that it has become one of the most anticipated competitions at the Emmys. The cast ofBreaking Baddefinitely earned theirrewards, and it’s not their fault they were well-recognized. It’s just the organization tends to snub the best actors and actresses in the industry for no reason.
Game of Thronesis currently available to watch on HBO.Breaking Badis streaming on Netflix.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
