The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is gradually revealing the nominations for the 52nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards, set to take place on October 17 in Pasadena.
Today, NATAS released a handful of key categories, including Outstanding Daytime Drama Series, Outstanding Daytime Talk Series, Outstanding Lead Actor, and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series. The rest of the nominations will be unveiled on Thursday.
Here’s a look at who made the cut so far:
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
- Eileen Davidson as Ashley Abbott — The Young and the Restless
- Melissa Claire Egan as Chelsea Lawson — The Young and the Restless
- Nancy Lee Grahn as Alexis Davis — General Hospital
- Michelle Stafford as Phyllis Summers — The Young and the Restless
- Laura Wright as Carly Spencer — General Hospital
- Sharon Case as Sharon Newman — The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
- Paul Telfer as Xander Kiriakis — Days of Our Lives
- Dominic Zamprogna as Dante Falconeri — General Hospital
- Peter Bergman as Jack Abbott — The Young and the Restless
- Eric Martsolf as Brady Black — Days of Our Lives
- Greg Rikaart as Leo Stark — Days of Our Lives
Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
- Days of Our Lives (Peacock)
- General Hospital (ABC)
- The Young and the Restless (CBS / Sony Pictures Television)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
- Courtney Hope as Sally Spectra, Y&R
- Susan Walters as Diane Jenkins Abbott, Y&R
- Linsey Godfrey as Sarah Horton, DAYS
- Kate Mansi as Kristina Corinthos Davis, GH
- Emily O’Brien as Theresa Donovan, DAYS
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
- Tajh Bellow as TJ Ashford, GH
- Michael Graziadei as Daniel Romalotti, Y&R
- Blake Berris as Everett Lynch, DAYS
- Jonathan Jackson as Lucky Spencer, GH
- Gregory Harrison as Gregory Chase, GH
Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series
- Christian Weissman as Remy Pryce, The Bold and the Beautiful
- Lisa Yamada as Luna Nozawa, B&B
- Ashley Puzemis as Holly Jonas, DAYS
- AnnaLynne McCord as Cat Greene, DAYS
- Olivia d’Abo as Fifi Garrett, The Bay
Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series
- Clint Howard as Tom Starr, B&B
- Jacqueline Lopez as Blaze, GH
- Linden Ashby as Cameron Kirsten, Y&R
- Alley Mills as Heather Webber, GH
- Valarie Pettiford as Amy Lewis, Y&R
- Avery Kristen Pohl as Esme Prince, GH
Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
- Days of our Lives
- General Hospital
- The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
- Days of our Lives
- General Hospital
- The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Casting
- Days of our Lives
- General Hospital
- The Young and the Restless
- Making Good
- Start Up
This year’s eligibility window ran from January 1 to December 31, 2024, which means new entries like CBS’s Beyond the Gates—which premiered in 2025—won’t show up in the nominations until next year.
As for a broadcast partner to air the 2025 Daytime Emmys, that’s still up in the air.
Check back Thursday for the full list of nominees. (Photos: JPI/CBS/ABC.)
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