- The 2025 Emmy Awards nominations were announced on July 15.
- The Hulu drama Paradise received four nominations across multiple categories.
- The series' star Sterling K. Brown is up for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
Paradise fans, it's time we all give a round of applause to none other than Sterling K. Brown.
The hit Hulu drama is in the middle of filming season 2, but the cast and crew have some news they can all be excited about. As the nominations for the 2025 Emmy Awards were announced on July 15, viewers learned that Paradise received four nods across multiple categories for the ceremony. But perhaps the most exciting nomination of all came for Sterling, who's up for a trophy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Xavier Collins.
Shortly after the Emmy nominations came out, the show's social team had to comment on Sterling's major achievement on Instagram. "Congratulations @sterlingkbrown," read the caption. "Emmy nominee for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. #ParadiseHulu #Emmys2025."
Given how much people love to watch Sterling on Paradise, it made sense for everyone to celebrate the news along with him.
"As he should be!! Such a phenomenal actor. I can not wait until season 2!!" one person exclaimed in the comments. "💯 @sterlingkbrown needs to walk home with this! The performance ✨ Congrats on the nomination!!!" another cheered. "@sterlingkbrown you are SO worthy! I am rooting for you! Really excited to see the next season of Paradise. 🤍," a different follower added.
Now, fans may remember this isn't the only time Sterling has been recognized at the Emmy Awards. The actor has been nominated 11 times over the course of his career, snagging three wins for his roles on This Is Us, The Dogs of War and The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story.
As far as the other awards Paradise is up for at the Emmy Awards, the show is up for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (for James Marsden's role as President Cal Bradford), Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (for Juliette Nicholson's role as Samantha "Sinatra" Redmond) and Outstanding Drama Series.
Congrats, Sterling and we'll be rooting for you!
As the entertainment and news associate editor for Good Housekeeping, Adrianna (she/her) writes about everything TV, movies, music and pop culture. She graduated from Yeshiva University with a B.A. in journalism and a minor in business management. She covers shows like The Rookie, 9-1-1 and Grey's Anatomy, though when she’s not watching the latest show on Netflix, she’s taking martial arts or drinking way too much coffee.
