Emmys 2024: Israeli Actor Ido Samuel Sports Hostage Pin; ‘Bridgerton’ Star Wears Red Pin For Ceasefire

Israeli actor Ido Samuel, known for his role in ‘We Were the Lucky Ones,’ made a powerful statement at the Emmys. He wore a yellow pin to show solidarity with hostages held by Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip.

Meanwhile, Nicola Coughlan, the breakout star from Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton,’ turned heads with her glittering gown and a red Artists4Ceasefire pin.

Coughlan, a vocal advocate for Palestinian rights, used the pin to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages.

Throughout the award season, many actors have donned the Artists4Ceasefire pin, featuring a hand holding a heart, to advocate for peace and the end of violence.

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The Japan-set historical epic Shogun has broken all-time records and was named Best Drama at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, while Hacks and Baby Reindeer also celebrated major victories at the glamorous event in Los Angeles. Shogun, which portrays the story of warring dynasties in feudal Japan, ended the evening with an impressive 18 awards, making history as the first non-English-language series to win the prestigious Best Drama award. The previous record for most awards won by a single season of a TV show was 13.

Israeli actor Ido Samuel, who stars in We Were the Lucky Ones, showed his solidarity with hostages held by Hamas in Gaza by wearing a yellow pin at the ceremony. Similarly, Bridgerton actress Nicola Coughlan wore an Artists4Ceasefire red pin, advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza. This gesture has become a trend among actors during the awards season, with many wearing the pin featuring a hand holding a heart to express their support.

Shogun, based on James Clavell's historical novel, led the night with 25 nominations overall, including Best Drama, Best Actress for Anna Sawai, and Best Directing. Veteran Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada, who plays a central role in the series, made history as the first Japanese actor to win an Emmy. Produced by FX and shot in Canada, the series, which uses subtitles and features a primarily Japanese cast, celebrates the fusion of Eastern and Western storytelling traditions. Showrunner Justin Marks expressed gratitude to the producers for investing in the "very expensive, subtitled, Japanese period piece," noting its unique cultural moments, like a poetry competition at the heart of its narrative.