HBO didn't submit 'Brienne' from Game of Thrones for an Emmy. So, she did it herself.

If you're a Game of Thrones fan, then Gwendoline Christie aka Brienne of Tarth needs no introduction. While there was disappointment surrounding the finale, and the last season in general, Christie's character was one of the few to remain near and dear to the hearts of fans throughout it all.
Fans wept when they finally witnessed Ser Brienne of Tarth get knighted after six seasons of being one of the most honorable and integrity filled characters to grace the Game of Thrones screen.
Similarly, Brienne of Tarth's final tribute to Jaime Lannister left people both misty-eyed and eager to dedicate countless memes to the moment.
https://t.co/JLKvtsDL90— Charlotte Wilder (@Charlotte Wilder) 1558320607.0
Well now, months after the Game of Thrones finale, Christie has re-entered the zeitgeist of memes and adoration following the news that she was nominated for an Emmy for Best Supporting Actress in a drama.
Naturally, people are really happy for her, but the way she got the nomination is just as inspiring as the honor itself. Since HBO foolishly didn't submit Christie, she took the initiative to submit herself. While it's not completely rare for actors to submit themselves for Emmys, it is very rare for them to secure the nomination.
HBO didn't submit Gwendoline Christie for an Emmy so she submitted herself and got a nomination. Be your own biggest cheerleader.— Julie DiCaro (@Julie DiCaro) 1563372846.0
People are simultaneously proud of her for knowing her wroth, annoyed at HBO for dropping the ball, and ready to bust out updatedGame of Thrones memes.
@JulieDiCaro @saloni_g Wait really? HBO what is wrong with you https://t.co/HGztYepIOX— Linda Maleh (@Linda Maleh) 1563379432.0
@JulieDiCaro https://t.co/dE7ogjE0vv— E Kaminetz (@E Kaminetz) 1563374320.0
@JulieDiCaro https://t.co/OIPRp9ncNE— Jason Matthews (@Jason Matthews) 1563387529.0
@JulieDiCaro https://t.co/OIPRp9ncNE— Jason Matthews (@Jason Matthews) 1563387529.0
@JulieDiCaro @cmclymer So that’s what she was writing... https://t.co/vl0lOa1h08— Charles Song (@Charles Song) 1563375237.0
@JulieDiCaro https://t.co/viITVXa4t0— MmeDF (@MmeDF) 1563414260.0
If the powers that be at HBO have read any of these tweets, then they certainly know where they went wrong.
@JulieDiCaro But let’s not lose sight of the fact that @HBO sucks for not nominating her!— President Kamala’s Hand (@President Kamala’s Hand) 1563380764.0
@DearDean22 @JulieDiCaro @HBO I'll be mad at them later. First we celebrate. https://t.co/4umWMM68LN— David Sorenson (@David Sorenson) 1563398640.0
Fans are already preparing themselves for her to win.
@JulieDiCaro She better fucking win. https://t.co/jtPp39kp4a— Melissa Róisín | 👒🎩💍 (@Melissa Róisín | 👒🎩💍) 1563373763.0
@JulieDiCaro hope she wins! every scene with her was awesome https://t.co/cEd3Xx9ArS— dirt russell (@dirt russell) 1563373756.0
Even if she doesn't secure an Emmy, she has stiff competition and is in supremely good company, so it's a win-win.
@trevordunne @JulieDiCaro She's up against Cersei, Sansa and Arya! So it will be a close contest!— Noel Aquino (@Noel Aquino) 1563401987.0
@JulieDiCaro @Haleaziz Brienne of Tarth has my vote!! https://t.co/hSrBVH6rok— Laura Apollo (@Laura Apollo) 1563394085.0
@JulieDiCaro Yay Gwen!! https://t.co/VdmkYgGUEf— Sarah Emery (@Sarah Emery) 1563374966.0
Christie wasn't the only Game of Thrones cast member to submit herself in lieu of an HBO submission. Alfie Allen, who plays Theon Greyjoy, and Carice van Houten, who plays Melisandre also submitted themselves and secured nominations for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama, and Best Guest Actress in a drama respectively.
@JulieDiCaro @Haleaziz Dropping this into the replies since people seem to be arguing over the facts: HBO confirmed… https://t.co/JNklp7wlpC— Principia (@Principia) 1563393911.0
Good on all of them, for knowing their worth and picking up the slack where HBO went wrong.
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