More exciting news for Glee! The show was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild award for best comedy ensemble. And Chris Colfer and Jane Lynch were nominated for best actor and best actress in a comedy! The show won the SAG for this year, but this is the first nomination each for Chris and Jane.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sag-awards-nominees-react-60849
Here are what the nominees are saying about their SAG Award nominations, which were announced Thursday morning:
Chris Colfer wasn't able to contain his excitement Thursday morning. The Glee star, who also received his first Globe nomination earlier this week, joyfully noted that he was on Cloud 9, though wasn't afraid to address the hardships he went thorugh as a teenager in high school. "It's fantastic!," he said about his first-ever SAG nomination as a supporting actor. "It's crazy because where I come from, peers is not necessarily a good word. People are mean to you and they throw things at you and they make fun of you in the hallway, so it's amazing." And to celebrate, Colfer said the Glee folks, who were also nominated for an ensemble award along with a supporting nom for Jane Lynch, won't be sparing any expense: "I think we're going to have a little pizza party [later today]." Colfer wouldn't spill any details on his character Kurt's relationship with Darren Criss' Blaine, only to say that "there have been some slight development there." But Colfer did discuss the anticipated Super Bowl episode, and hinted that viewers may be shocked. "Just the first paragraph alone in that script made me question how it was legal and how it was possible to do what they wrote," he shared. "Like, I'm telling you, there's some sentences in that script that are like, 'How is that possible?! How can they legally do this?!" -- Philiana Ng
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The accolades just keep coming for Chris, for Jane, and for the show. I couldn't be happier. I think they all have an uphill battle in their respective categories; they are up against seasoned veterans, past winners, and some sentimental favorites. For example, Steve Carrell is nominated for a Golden Globe against Matthew and a SAG against Chris, and he may win because he's leaving "The Office." Jane is pitted against Betty White for a SAG, and we all know how much everyone loves Betty White.
I'll be sad if the show and the actors don't win, but for now I'm just enjoying the excitement and the honor that these nominations bring to the talented and hard-working cast and crew.
Just had to add this snipet from etonline:
"Glee" star Chris Colfer is up for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series, and told ET of the nom, "Sometimes I take out my SAG card and just stare at it for large amounts of time. I'm completely shocked and honored! So happy for Jane [Lynch] and that our amazing cast was recognized too!"
His comment reminds me of a young singer who experienced sudden fame. He said he went from looking for loose change in his couch cushions to visiting ATM's so he could giggle at his growing account balances. :)
I just cannot imagine how much Chris' head is spinning these days. I love how he drew the comparison between his peer relationships in high school and the recognition he is now receiving from the entertainment industry. I wish it could be praise and nominations for him all the time, but unfortunately there are plenty of bullies in the business too.
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