USA Network's miniseries POLITICAL ANIMALS received five Primetime Emmy nominations from the Academy of Television Arts & Science for the 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, including nominations for Outstanding Miniseries or Movie, and recognition for Sigourney Weaver in Lead Actress in a Miniseries and Ellen Burstyn in Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries. Primetime Emmy Awards celebrate excellence in national Primetime programming, awarding top honors at the annual creative arts gala and Primetime awards telecast.
"USA is truly honored to see the tremendous accomplishments of Greg, Laurence, Sigourney, Ellen and the entire cast and crew from POLITICAL ANIMALS recognized by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences," said USA Network Co-Presidents Jeff Wachtel and Chris McCumber. "This is a miniseries of which we are particularly proud -- with exceptional writing, superb creative execution and stellar performances." One of USA's most honored miniseries, POLITICAL ANIMALS was also nominated for two Golden Globe Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Writers Guild Award and a Directors Guild Award.Sigourney Weaver as Elaine Barrish Hammond
Ellen Burstyn as Margaret Barrish Worthington
David Rubin, CSA, Casting Director
Diane Heery, CSA, Location Casting Director
Outstanding Hairstyling For A Miniseries Or A Movie
Political Animals • USA • Berlanti Productions and Laurence Mark Productions in association with Warner Horizon Television
Mary Ann Valdes, Department Head Hairstylist
Nancy Stimac, Assistant Department Head Hairstylist
Qodi Armstrong, Hairstylist
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