2014 Emmy Nominations: Lena Dunham, Matthew McConaughey, Edie Falco and More Honorees React ~ Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Celebrity Gossip

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Talk about a great way to start the day! The Voice's Carson Daly and The Mindy Project's Mindy Kaling announced the nominees for the 66th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Thursday morning. Seth Meyers will host the event, which will be broadcast live on NBC at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT. on Monday, Aug. 25.

Shortly after, several of this year's honorees shared their gratitude to E! News.

True Detective's Matthew McConaughey, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

"I am honored to be nominated with such a talented field of actors. This is a tremendous category filled with some riveting performances. Thank you for this recognition."

Girls' Lena Dunham, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

"It's an honor to be recognized with this incredible group of fierce and funny women. This list of nominees would also be the list for the best dinner party in history. Many thanks to the academy and to HBO."

Mom's and Masters of Sex's Allison Janney, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series

"I couldn't be more proud and excited to be recognized for being a part of two shows that I think are just spectacular! I congratulate my Masters of Sex husband Beau Bridges and the divine Lizzy Caplan . And the nomination for Mom I share with Anna Faris because we're a team. Any recognition for my work is recognition for her as well. Congratulations are also in order for the wonderful Chuck Lorre. I definitely have a spring in my step this morning!"

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Kevin Spacey, House of Cards Nathaniel E. Bell/Netflix

Episodes' Matt LeBlanc, Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series

"Wow it's early...it's still dark outside but thank you to the academy! I'm truly honored to represent a project I'm so very proud of. And equally thrilled that our writers Jeffrey Klarik and David Crane were also nominated."

The Big Bang Theory's Mayim Bialik, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

"How incredibly humbling to be nominated not only a third time but among a group of such exceptionally talented and critically acclaimed actresses. This is truly proof that among women like this, the third time will NOT be the charm for me!!!"

House of Cards' Robin Wright, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

"I'm so proud to be a part of such a consistently brilliant show as House of Cards. I'm thrilled that we have been recognized and I want to thank the academy for this great honor."

Masters of Sex's Lizzy Caplan, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

"I can safely say that this is one of the few phone calls a person WANTS to get at an ungodly hour. I am shocked and thrilled and SHOCKED and really, really excited. Did I mention I'm shocked? Because I am SHOCKED. Champagne before 6 am is ok, right?"

Mad Men's Christina Hendricks , Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

"I am so grateful to the Academy for the incredible amount of support shown for Mad Men. To be nominated is a huge honor and I am thrilled that the show itself has been highlighted in so many other areas as well. I am so thankful."

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Kerry Washington, Scandal ABC/Richard Cartwright

Scandal's Kerry Washington , Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

"I'm so honored to be nominated. And so thrilled for Joe Morton and Kate Burton! I'm crazy grateful that the TV Academy has acknowledged our show in these ways."

Several other nominees expressed their gratitude via Twitter:

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E! News will continue to update this article as statements come in.

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