Who’s nominated for the 2025 Daytime Emmy Awards? See the complete list of 52nd annual nominees

In American pop culture, daytime soap operas are long-running serialized dramas known for their emotionally charged storylines, complex characters, and dramatic twists. The theme of the soap operas is often centered around families, romance, betrayal, and personal struggles. They have captivated audiences with ongoing narratives that unfold over weeks, months, or even decades. Their loyal fan base and cultural impact have made them a unique and enduring part of television history.

Nominees for the Daytime Emmy Awards for 2025

The Daytime Emmy Awards, in the soap opera world, have been an integral part of the industry for over five decades now. This year marks the 52nd year for the award function, where the most popular soap opera to bag nominations, are namely, ABC’s General Hospital, CBS’s The Young and the Restless, and Peacock’s Days of Our Lives. These soap operas have been on the air for more than five decades now. These soap operas were on the screen before the Daytime Emmy Awards even started. 

The nominations for the 2025 Daytime Emmy Awards, according to category, are as follows:

Outstanding Daytime Drama Series

• Days of Our Lives (Peacock)
• General Hospital (ABC)
• The Young and the Restless (CBS [Sony Pictures Television])

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Daytime Drama Series

• Sharon Case as Sharon Newman - The Young and the Restless (CBS)
• Eileen Davidson as Ashley Abbott - The Young and the Restless (CBS)
• Melissa Claire Egan as Chelsea Lawson - The Young and the Restless (CBS)
• Nancy Lee Grahn as Alexis Davis - General Hospital (ABC)
• Michelle Stafford as Phyllis Summers - The Young and the Restless (CBS)
• Laura Wright as Carly Spencer - General Hospital (ABC)

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Outstanding Lead Actor In A Daytime Drama Series

• Peter Bergman as Jack Abbott - The Young and the Restless (CBS)
• Eric Martsolf as Brady Black - Days of Our Lives (Peacock)
• Greg Rikaart as Leo Stark - Days of Our Lives (Peacock)
• Paul Telfer as Xander Kiriakis - Days of Our Lives (Peacock)
• Dominic Zamprogna as Dante Falconeri - General Hospital (ABC)

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Daytime Drama Series

• Tajh Bellow as TJ Ashford - General Hospital (ABC)
• Blake Berris as Everett Lynch - Days of our Lives (Peacock)
• Michael Graziadei as Daniel Romalotti - The Young and the Restless (CBS)
• Gregory Harrison as Gregory Chase - General Hospital (ABC)
• Jonathan Jackson as Lucky Spencer - General Hospital (ABC)

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Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Daytime Drama Series

• Linsey Godfrey as Sarah Horton - Days of Our Lives (Peacock)
• Courtney Hope as Sally Spectra - The Young and the Restless (CBS)
• Kate Mansi as Kristina Corinthos Davis - General Hospital (ABC)
• Emily O’Brien as Theresa Donovan - Days of Our Lives (Peacock)
• Susan Walters as Diane Jenkins Abbott - The Young and the Restless (CBS)

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Outstanding Guest Performance In A Daytime Drama Series

• Linden Ashby as Cameron Kirsten - The Young and the Restless (CBS)
• Clint Howard as Tom Starr - The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)
• Jacqueline Lopez as Blaze - General Hospital (ABC)
• Alley Mills as Heather Webber - General Hospital (ABC)
• Valarie Pettiford as Amy Lewis - The Young and the Restless (CBS)
• Avery Kristen Pohl as Esme Prince - General Hospital (ABC)

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Outstanding Emerging Talent In A Daytime Drama Series

• Olivia d’Abo as Fifi Garrett - The Bay (Popstar! TV [LANY Entertainment | SheMogul Entertainment])
• AnnaLynne McCord as Cat Greene - Days of Our Lives (Peacock)
• Ashley Puzemis as Holly Jonas - Days of Our Lives (Peacock)
• Christian Weissmann as Remy Pryce - The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)
• Lisa Yamada as Luna Nozawa - The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS

Stay tuned for more details about the Daytime Emmy Awards.