Celebrity Taraji P. Henson Is Among the Buzziest of Emmy Contenders—See the Full Nominations List By Jonathan Borge Jonathan Borge Instagram Twitter Jonathan Borge is a writer and editor living in New York City. His writing has appeared in Glamour, Refinery29, Forbes, and PAPER, among other publications. Plus, he's held staff positions at Marie Claire, InStyle, and OprahDaily.com. Currently, he's the Senior Entertainment Editor at Bustle Digital Group's Elite Daily, where he oversees digital covers, features and profiles, freelance essays, and strategy for the site's TV/Movies and Celebrity and Music sub-verticals.He primarily writes about pop culture and style, and has a passion for telling LGBTQ+ and Latinx stories. When he's not working, he's likely waiting for Lady Gaga to announce her next tour. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on September 18, 2015 @ 07:00PM Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Andrew H. Walker/FilmMagic The countdown to the 2015 Primetime Emmy Awards is in full effect! Yes, we’re sure that every major Hollywood stylist is currently experiencing pandemonium in search of the perfect dress for A-list starlets. But while we can’t wait to see who opts for Tinseltown glam and who dares to break the red carpet mold, we’re truly holding our breath for the nominees. The category for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series is a juicy one, what with regulars like Claire Danes, Viola Davis, Robin Wright, and Elisabeth Moss mixed in with newcomers Tatiana Maslany and Empire’s breakout diva, Taraji P. Henson (above). Our favorite and most hilarious beauties (think Amy Schumer, Amy Poehler, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus) fill up the list for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, while hunky Mad Men Jon Hamm falls into a category with Kevin Spacey and Kyle Chandler, all in the running for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. Meanwhile Game of Thrones impressively leads the pack with a whopping 24 nods total. Emmys Style Spotlight: Claire Daines and Her Best Red Carpet Looks Ever We’re eager to watch presenters like Henson, Schumer, and even Lady Gaga take the stage, but it’s the winners of the golden trophy that we’ll pay close attention to. Keep reading to see more of the nominees, and head to emmys.com for the full list. The 2015 Emmy Awards show airs Sunday, Sept. 20 at 8 p.m. ET on Fox. RELATED VIDEO: Will Emmy Winners Make History? Emmys Style Spotlight: Robin Wright's Best Red Carpet Looks Ever Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or MovieFelicity HuffmanJessica LangeFrances McDormandQueen LatifahMaggie GyllenhaalEmma Thompson Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy SeriesAnthony AndersonMatt LeBlancDon CheadleLouis C.K.William H. MacyWill ForteJeffrey Tambor Outstanding Drama SeriesBetter Call SaulDownton AbbeyGame of ThronesHomelandHouse of CardsMad MenOrange Is the New Black