Elisabeth Moss Skips Emmy Awards and Loses to Sarah Snook

Elisabeth Moss's Absence at the Emmy Awards

Elisabeth Moss, 47, did not join her fellow Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series nominees at the 75th annual Primetime Emmy Awards. The awards ceremony was held at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater on Monday, January 15. Her fellow nominees included Sharon Horgan (Bad Sisters), Melanie Lynskey (Yellowjackets), Bella Ramsey (The Last of Us), Keri Russell (The Diplomat), and Sarah Snook (Succession), the latter of whom took home the title.

Elisabeth Moss Skips Emmy Awards Loses to Sarah Snook

Moss holds a total of 15 Emmy nominations and two wins, having previously been recognized in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series 10 times for her respective roles in The Handmaid’s Tale, Mad Man, and Top of the Lake. She won the trophy in 2017 following the first season of The Handmaid’s Tale.

Elisabeth Moss Skips Emmy Awards Loses to Sarah Snook

'You are brave and strong and smart,' Moss said as she thanked her mother, who she brought as her date, in her speech. 'You have taught me that you can be kind and a f—king badass.'

The Handmaid’s Tale was adapted from author Margaret Atwood’s bestselling dystopian novel of the same name. Like the 1985 book, the Hulu series follows June and countless other women in a futuristic version of the United States after their rights are stripped away. June was forced to become a handmaid and help the leaders’ families bear children amid the country’s declining birth rates.

June ultimately fled the heavily guarded country in season 4 but has since worked to help free other imprisoned handmaids. The Handmaid’s Tale also stars O-T Fagbenle, Madeline Brewer, Ann Dowd, Yvonne Strahovski, Samira Wiley, Max Minghella and Bradley Whitford.

The Handmaid’s Tale and Future Seasons

The Handmaid’s Tale, adapted from Margaret Atwood’s novel, has garnered significant attention. Show creator Bruce Miller previously discussed the show’s endgame, expressing his thoughts on the potential directions for the series. Season 5 aired in 2022, shortly before a sixth and final season was greenlit. While few details about the new episodes have been publicly shared, Miller drew inspiration from Atwood’s follow-up The Testaments, released in 2019 and taking place 15 years later.

'It’s so lovely to have another book to go to,' Miller told Deadline in 2022. 'I think the people who watch the TV show have to be comfortable with the fact that just like Handmaid‘s didn’t follow the book, The Testaments is a sequel to this TV show. So I’m not necessarily shooting for those things the way that they are in The Testaments, but everybody is growing in those directions. Margaret [Atwood] and I had lots of conversations about the character [of June]. She watched some of the show before she even started to write The Testaments.'

Elisabeth Moss and Her Impact

Elisabeth Moss has left a lasting impact through her role in The Handmaid’s Tale and her numerous Emmy nominations and wins. Her absence at the 75th annual Primetime Emmy Awards has sparked discussions about her contributions to the series and the future of the show. The actress's powerful portrayal of June and her dedication to the character have resonated with audiences, making her a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.