'The Leftovers' and 'The Handmaid's Tale' Star Ann Dowd on Her Double Emmy Nominations | Meet Your Nominees

Ann Dowd discusses her Emmy nominations for The Leftovers and Handmaid's Tale, sharing her emotional reactions and the support from fans. She reflects on her experiences working on both shows, highlighting the depth of the material and the relationships formed. Ann also touches on the political context of Handmaid's Tale and its impact. She concludes with personal anecdotes from her acting career, including memorable auditions and interactions with fans.

What was Ann Dowd doing when she found out about her Emmy nominations?

• Rearranging furniture

• Shopping at TJ Maxx

• Talking to her children

• Watching TV

Who did Ann Dowd speak to first after learning about her nominations?

• Adam

• Her daughter

• Her mother

• Her husband

How does Ann Dowd describe the fans of 'The Leftovers' and 'The Handmaid's Tale'?

• Critical and demanding

• Indifferent and uninterested

• Lovely and generous

• Confused and skeptical

What was Ann Dowd's reaction to returning for the second season of 'The Leftovers'?

• She was surprised

• She was indifferent

• She was disappointed

• She expected it

What does Ann Dowd credit for the consistency of her character across all seasons of 'The Leftovers'?

• Her acting skills

• The fans

• The writers

• The directors

What does Ann Dowd say about aging and acting?

• It is overrated

• It makes acting harder

• It is irrelevant

• It provides perspective

How does Ann Dowd describe her approach to playing Aunt Lydia?

• Comedic and light-hearted

• Detached and cold

• Humanistic and evolving

• Rigid and unchanging

What political context did 'The Handmaid's Tale' coincide with?

• The 2016 U.S. Presidential Election

• The Arab Spring

• The Brexit vote

• The Paris Climate Agreement

What was Ann Dowd's worst audition experience?

• For 'The Handmaid's Tale'

• For 'Philadelphia'

• For 'The Leftovers'

• For 'True Detective'

What unexpected outcome did Ann Dowd experience after her audition for 'Philadelphia'?

• She was rejected

• She was asked to audition again

• She got the part

• She was cast in a different role