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Regé-Jean Page's impossibly charming portrayal of Duke of Hastings Simon Basset in Bridgerton [2] has earned him an Emmy nomination. His reaction? Just as charming.
"It's a joy to be seen."
"It's a joy to be seen," the actor wrote on Tuesday in response to the news [3] that he had been nominated for outstanding lead actor in a drama series for the forthcoming award ceremony on 19 Sept. Page went on to congratulate his fellow cast and crew — a "dazzling group of artists" — on the 12 nominations the Netflix series received, including for outstanding drama series. Page also celebrated the Creative Arts Emmy nomination for Sylvie's Love, in which he appeared in a supporting role. After listing the many nominations, Page wrote, "And 1 happy, tired boy who gets to be a part of it all."
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This marks Page's first Emmy nomination since kicking off his acting career over a decade ago in 2004. It's also a fitting farewell to the beloved Bridgerton character, as Page announced in April that he will not be returning for season two [6]. Page told Variety at the time, "Simon was this bomb of a one-season antagonist, to be reformed and to find his true self through Daphne. I think one of the bravest things about the romance genre is allowing people a happy ending."