20 famous couples who were nominated for major awards in the same year

Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell turned their on-screen spy marriage into real-life awards buzz in 2018. They both snagged lead acting Emmy nominations for their killer final season performances on The Americans.

Rhea Perlman and Danny DeVito both received Emmy recognition in 1983, just a year after getting married. She was nominated for her role on Cheers, while he was nominated for his role on Taxi, showing that their chemistry wasn’t just reserved for the small screen. They separated in 2012. 

After years of being one of Hollywood’s favorite couples, they finally landed nominations at the same time. Sarah Paulson was recognized for Mr. & Mrs. Smith, while Holland Taylor was up for The Morning Show.

This married couple, known for their work in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, were nominated at the 2024 Emmys in different categories. Rob Mac won Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program for his producing role in his docuseries, Welcome to Wrexham. At the same time, Olson was nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in A Comedy Series for Hacks. 

Paul W. Downs and Lucia Aniello weren’t just partners in life, but also in comedy, having worked together on Broad City before co-creating Hacks. By 2024, their joint Emmy nominations had become a thing, and they’re basically a fixture of the awards season now.

These two tied the knot in 2023 and then got to celebrate Emmy nods together the next year. She’s recognized for Feud: Capote vs. the Swans, and he was up again for The Morning Show.

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz were the first couple to redefine TV success with I Love Lucy, and their Emmy nominations came in a three-year streak from 1953-1955. Their portrayal of a married couple on-screen made them one of TV’s most enduring love stories — both on and off-camera.

They’d been married for years before sharing the Emmys spotlight in 2024. Carrie Coon was nominated for The Gilded Age, and Tracy Letts earned a nod for Winning Time.

This talented duo both snagged acting nominations at the 2022 Academy Awards for their roles in The Power of the Dog. It was a huge night for the then-engaged (now married) couple, celebrating career highs together.

Their relationship made headlines, and so did their Emmy noms. He was nominated for HBO's Barry, and she actually won for her performance in Netflix's Beef. 

These two hit the Emmys red carpet as a new couple in 2022, and both had monumental moments. Kaley Cuoco was up for The Flight Attendant, and Tom Pelphrey got a nod for Ozark.

These longtime partners were nominated together back in 2013, with Imelda being recognized for The Girl, and Jim was nominated for Downton Abbey.

This Hollywood couple had their shared Emmy moment in 2009 when she was nominated for The Closer, and he for Taking Chance.

These two basically made joint Emmy seasons a tradition. Whenever she was nominated for Desperate Housewives or American Crime, he wasn’t far behind with Shameless or another project.

Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan had been married for 15 years when they both earned Emmy nods in 2000. Fox won for his role in Spin City, while Pollan was recognized for her guest role on Law & Order: SVU, proving that love and talent often run in the family.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Brad Hall were a groundbreaking couple in 1992 when they both received Emmy nominations for Seinfeld and Brooklyn Bridge — proving their shared talent from the start.

Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt shared a memorable 2002 Emmy season, with Jennifer winning for Friends and Brad getting a nomination for his cameo. Their chemistry was undeniable, and that Emmy year became one of their more iconic moments together. They divorced in 2005. 

Bradley Whitford and Jane Kaczmarek’s marriage was a whirlwind of Emmy nods in the early 2000s. He won for The West Wing in 2001, while she represented Malcolm in the Middle. The couple’s red carpet moments were a reminder that two stars can shine even brighter together. They divorced in 2010. 

Anne Bancroft and Mel Brooks were a dynamic duo at the 1999 Emmys, both walking away with statues. She snagged one for Deep in My Heart, and he for his guest role on Mad About You. 

Helen Hunt and Hank Azaria made history in 1998, both winning Emmys in the same year for their work in Mad About You and The Simpsons. They divorced in 2000.