Cristin Milioti on Her First Emmy Nomination for The Penguin: “It’s Been Overwhelming and Thrilling”

It’s a great day for Cristin Milioti, who recently scored her very first Emmy nomination for her outstanding performance opposite fellow nominee Colin Farrell in HBO Max and DC’s acclaimed series, The Penguin. The show itself made a huge splash with a total of 24 Emmy nominations across many creative categories, cementing its status as a major awards contender.

Milioti, also part of the Black Mirror family — which secured 10 Emmy nominations this year — spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about her reaction to the nod, her busy schedule filled with flights, and the deep influence playing Sofia Falcone has had on her career.

Feeling Grateful and Overwhelmed

Milioti expressed how “thrilled” she is by the recognition:

“I feel really good, it’s so nice. I’m blown away by the amount of nominations our incredible crew has received.”

She gave special shoutouts to showrunner Lauren LeFranc and director Helen Shaver, especially praising their work on the Sofia-centric episode, which delves into her character’s backstory.

Connection with Colin Farrell

When asked if she had spoken with Colin Farrell about their Emmy nods, Milioti shared a warm message:

“I texted him to say I am so proud of him and I love him to bits. To know him is to love him.”

Handling Social Media Buzz

Milioti admits to generally steering clear of the internet to protect her mental space but has felt the impact of the episode through meaningful interactions:

“It’s rare when your feelings about something are matched by the world. That episode affected me deeply.”

Inspiring Conversations with Industry Legends

The actress revealed that the past few months have been a whirlwind of meeting fellow artists, including intimate conversations with the likes of Kathy Bates and Jodie Foster — moments she describes as “mind-blowingly meaningful.”

Upcoming Projects and Busy Travel Schedule

Milioti recently wrapped filming for the pilot Seven Sisters alongside Elizabeth Olsen and is gearing up for a new, yet-to-be-announced movie project that she describes as “scary and moving.” Her packed schedule has her constantly flying, making it hard to catch new releases like the latest Superman movie — but she promises to get to it soon.

The Impact of Playing Sofia Falcone

Reflecting on her role in The Penguin, Milioti says it has pushed her to seek even more challenging roles and collaborators:

“It made me want to push myself further. The experience spoiled me in the best way — I’m now looking for projects like this again.”

Cristin Milioti’s Emmy nomination marks a milestone in a career defined by fearless and nuanced performances, and with several exciting projects on the horizon, her star is only set to shine brighter.