19

J. Smith-Cameron’s first notable role in That Night in 1992 vs. J. Smith-Cameron as Gerri in Succession.

Nominated for: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

20

Bob Odenkirk’s first role on Saturday Night Live in 1987 vs. Bob as Jimmy in Better Call Saul.

Nominated for: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

21

Elisabeth Moss’ first role as Little Girl in Suburban Commando in 1991 vs. Elisabeth as June in The Handmaid’s Tale.

Nominated for: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

22

Martin Short’s first big role as a cast member on Second City Television in 1981 vs. Martin as Oliver in Only Murders in the Building.

Nominated for: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

23

Jesse Plemons’ first big role as Tommy in Varsity Blues in 1999 vs. Jesse as Allan in Love & Death.

Nominated for: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

24

Quinta Brunson’s first TV role as Annabelle in New Girl in 2018 vs. Quinta as Janine in Abbott Elementary.

Won for: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

25

Alan Ruck’s first role as Carl in Bad Boys in 1983 vs. Alan as Connor in Succession.

Nominated for: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

26

Brian Cox’s first notable role as Dr. Hannibal Lecktor in Manhunter in 1986 vs. Brian as Logan in Succession.

Nominated for: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

27

Nicholas Braun’s first notable role as Zach in Sky High in 2005 vs. Nicholas as Greg in Succession.

Nominated for: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

28

Juno Temple’s first notable role as Polly in Notes on a Scandal in 2006 vs. Juno as Keeley in Ted Lasso.

Nominated for: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

29

Bill Hader’s first role as a cast member on Saturday Night Live in 2005 vs. Bill as Barry in Barry.

Nominated for: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

30

Claire Danes’ first role as Tracy in Law & Order in 1992 vs. Claire as Rachel in Fleishman Is in Trouble.

Nominated for: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

31

Keri Russell’s first role as a cast member on The All New Mickey Mouse Club in 1991 vs. Keri as Kate in The Diplomat.

Nominated for: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

32

Evan Peters’ first role as Russell in Sleepover in 2004 vs. Evan as Jeffrey Dahmer in Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.

Nominated for: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

33

Jessica Chastain’s first notable role as Sarah in Veronica Mars in 2004 vs. Jessica as Tammy Wynette in George & Tammy.

Nominated for: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

34

Steven Yeun’s first notable role as Sebastian in The Big Bang Theory in 2010 vs. Steven as Danny in Beef.

Won for: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

35

James Marsden’s first notable role as Eddie in The Nanny in 1993 vs. James as himself in Jury Duty.

Nominated for: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series