In its first year, Apple TV+ landed a historic 18 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, making history with the most program and acting nominations for a streaming service in its first year, including five total acting nominations for "The Morning Show" and six programs nominated overall.

The news was announced today by the Television Academy of Arts and Sciences at the 72nd Annual Emmy Award live nominations, and marks the first Emmy Award nominations for Apple TV+ following its global launch less than nine months ago on November 1, 2019.

Big Day for 'The Morning Show'

Apple’s critically acclaimed, hit series "The Morning Show" received five acting nominations and eight nominations overall. Jennifer Aniston received her first dramatic role nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series, and Steve Carell was nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series. The Morning Show also earned two nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for both Billy Crudup and Mark Duplass, and Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for Martin Short. Director Mimi Leder was also nominated for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series.

Beastie Boys

Beastie Boys Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz and Academy Award-winning director Spike Jonze make their Emmy debut with five total nominations for the acclaimed "Beastie Boys Story," including for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special.

Additional Apple Original Nominated Programs

• Defending Jacob
• Central Park (animated comedy
• Home (documentary series)
• The Elephant Queen (The Cinema for Peace International Green Film Award-winning documentary)

Including today’s nominations, Apple TV+ has landed a total of 25 awards wins and accolades, and 95 awards nominations since its global launch. You could learn more about the full list of Apple TV+ nominations from Apple's press release.

If you're interested in nominations and winners beyond Apple TV+, check out the full list of the 72nd Emmy Awards Nominees and Winners here.

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