In the Emmy Spotlight: Parker Posey and Stanley Tucci
And the shows featuring our alumni that rose to the top.
Cheers to our Emmy-Nominated #ProofofPurchase!
Acting BFA alumni Parker Posey and Stanley Tucci ’82 both earned Emmy nominations this season. And a special shout out to the Purchase people on Emmy-nominated shows.
The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards will be announced September 14.
Parker Posey
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Parker Posey expertly filled the hole left by the departure of Jennifer Coolidge on Season 3 of HBO’s The White Lotus. Her wit and sophistication, and her remarkable southern drawl, earned her a well-deserved nomination.
“Parker Posey delivered what’s easily the season’s funniest performance. There wasn’t a single scene that her presence didn’t make better. But Posey also gives the character dimension—shallow as Victoria may be, she’s aware of her own privilege and has leapt through enough mental hoops to justify it,” writes Entertainment Weekly, who ranked her character in the season’s number one slot.
Stanley Tucci ’82
Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special
Stanley Tucci is both host and executive producer of Tucci in Italy. The award-winning actor returns to his ancestral home in this five-episode National Geographic series, traveling through Tuscany, Lombardy, Trentino‑Alto Adige, Abruzzo, and Lazio for a deeply personal exploration of Italy’s landscapes, rich history, and complex connections with its food that have shaped each region’s distinct culture and their pasta. Catch it streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.
The show was also nominated for Outstanding Cinematography for a Nonfiction Program.
We’re also proud to spotlight these alumni on shows that received top Emmy recognition.
Chris Perfetti ’11
Perfetti is a series regular on Abbott Elementary, which earned a nomination for Outstanding Comedy Series this year, adding to the show’s 30 total nominations over four seasons.
Sydney Cole Alexander ’15
Alexander made an impact recurring as Natalie Kalen on Severance, which earned an Outstanding Drama Series nomination among its 27 total for this year.
Sarah Catherine Hook ’17
Hook (Voice and Opera Studies) played opposite fellow alum Parker Posey on The White Lotus as daughter Piper Ratliff. The HBO hit, nominated for Outstanding Drama Series, earned a total of 23 nominations this year.
Jane Alexander
And we offer congratulations to renowned actress Jane Alexander for earning an Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series nomination for her role in Severance.
Why? While she’s not an alum, Alexander chose to join our community as a resident of Broadview. Read more about her experience “From Broadway to Broadview: Jane Alexander’s Unique Retirement Choice” on Kiplinger.com
“She says she loves the opportunity to mentor art students, support the LGBTQ+ community on campus and engage with her peers.”