Why Didn’t Kerry Washington Win Emmy? Twitter Thinks ‘Scandal’ Star Was Snubbed

“Scandal” actress Kerry Washington was nominated as outstanding lead actress in a drama series in the 65^th Primetime Emmy Awards competition, but lost to “Homeland” star Claire Danes. Many were anticipating Washington would win the award, which would have made her the first African-American actress to take home the hardware in the category. Even so, she was the first African-American star to get nominated for it in 18 years.

The actress sat with her hands clutched together with a smile on her face as she waited for the winner to be announced, but the award went to a stunned Danes, who promptly took the stage.

Washington wore a cream-and-white Marchesa gown. The Huffington Post wrote the dress was from the fashion house’s Spring 2014 collection and included gold lace and flower appliques. “The moment I saw it on the runway, I said, ‘Send it to me,’” Washington told USA Today, according to Huffington Post.

Despite the missed opportunity to make history, Washington appeared happy to have been nominated. She said in a statement that was quoted by The Wrap: “Rather than comment specifically on the Emmy nomination, I’ll say I’m really proud to live in world where a show that has a woman of color as its lead character can be a success.”

On Twitter, she thanked series creator Shonda Rhimes: “WOW! Im so grateful &humbled…I’ll spend the rest of my life saying this and it won’t ever be enough but... THANK YOU @shondarhimes XOXOXOX”

However, Twitter users were upset for Washington, and they took to the social-media site to share their malcontent. Check out some of their comments below: