While fans will have to wait until Thursday, July 10th, to see the full list of Daytime Emmy nominations — set to be revealed on EXTRA at 12P ET/9 AM PT — a sneak peek at the top acting categories was announced on Wednesday, July 9th.
Partial Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: See Who’s In the Running For 2025
These partial nominations already have soap fans buzzing, as several fan-favorite stars snagged nods for their unforgettable performances.
Outstanding Actress in a Lead Role
Sharon Case (Sharon Newman, The Young and the Restless)
Eileen Davidson (Ashley Abbott, The Young and the Restless)
Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea Lawson, The Young and the Restless)
Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis, General Hospital)
Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers, The Young and the Restless)
Laura Wright (Carly Spencer, General Hospital)
Outstanding Actor in a Lead Role
Laura Wright (Carly Spencer, General Hospital)
Peter Bergman (Jack Abbott, The Young and the Restless)
Eric Martsolf (Brady Black, Days of Our Lives)
Greg Rikaart (Leo Stark, Days of Our Lives)
Paul Telfer (Xander Kiriakis, Days of Our Lives)
Dominic Zamprogna (Dante Falconeri, General Hospital)
Outstanding Drama Series
Days of Our Lives (Peacock)
General Hospital (ABC)
The Young and the Restless (CBS/SONY)
One New Soap Missing — For Now!
Many fans may notice that Beyond The Gates, which premiered on February 24, 2025, did not make the list. That’s because it won’t be eligible until 2026. The current eligibility period covers shows that aired between January 1 and December 31, 2024.
Want to watch the official announcement? You can catch the video, courtesy of ExtraTV, right here: Watch on YouTube.
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You have Laura Wright as actress and actor.