Emmy Nominations 2014: Stars Get all Excited on Twitter

The 66th Primetime Emmy nominations list is out. Many stars took to Twitter to express their enthusiasm over this year's nominations.

Game of Thrones led the list with 19 nominations, including for the best drama category. FX's mini-series Fargo followed with 18, and its American Horror Story: Coven took third place with 17 nominations.

The Breaking Bad star, Aaron Paul felt #blessed for getting a nomination for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series.

What a beautiful way to wake up this morning. Thank you everyone for the incredibly kind words. I feel so blessed. #Emmys

— Aaron Paul (@aaronpaul_8) July 10, 2014

Game of Thrones' official Twitter account raised a glass to celebrate the show's 19 nominations.

Raise a glass & congratulate #GameofThrones, Peter Dinklage, @IAMLenaHeadey & Diana Rigg on their #Emmys nominations. pic.twitter.com/No49d4Ymsx

— Game Of Thrones (@GameOfThrones) July 10, 2014

Actor Daniel Portman, who plays the character of Podrick Payne in the show, responded this way:

Did someone say 19 emmy nominations? #GameOfThrones

— Daniel Portman (@Daniel_Portman) July 10, 2014

House of Cards star Kate Mara, who is nominated for outstanding guest actor in a drama series, is pretty excited to see her show and co-stars get some recognition.

Yes!Guess it runs in the family! "@HouseofCards: fire up the grill in honor of Reg.E.Cathey and his Emmy nomination! pic.twitter.com/kFWGHydwNf"

— Kate Mara (@_KateMara) July 10, 2014

Congrats to @KevinSpacey @RealRobinWright and the rest of my #HouseOfCards family on the nominations! #Emmys2014 — Kate Mara (@_KateMara) July 10, 2014

Couldn't work beside more talented people, congratulations @HouseofCards on 13 #Emmys nominations!

— Kevin Spacey (@KevinSpacey) July 10, 2014

The Scandal star, Kerry Washinghton, who was nominated for outstanding lead actress in a drama series, gave a shout-out to her co-stars.

Wow. Woke up to @TheEmmys nom & more #SCANDAL noms 4 @JOEtheMORTON & #KateBurton. AND so much luv from u guys. Truly gr8ful & crazy humbled.

— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) July 10, 2014

Some more happy television stars:

So far - great day. Just found out we were nominated for an Emmy and my daughter said her first words: "Go Daily Show!" #blessed #emmy

— jimmy fallon (@jimmyfallon) July 10, 2014

Hey everybody, you good? So so happy & proud to celebrate w/my @AHSFX team right now! 17 Emmy Nominations for us!! God Blessed us REAL good! — Angela Bassett (@ImAngelaBassett) July 10, 2014

It has been such a rewarding year creatively for me and I'm grateful and thankful for this Emmy nomination. And in such great company!

— Derek Hough (@derekhough) July 10, 2014

Very humbled by my Emmy nom. Thank you to the @PrimetimeEmmy 4 ALL the #ModernFamily love & congrats to my fellow nominees. #NomsAndNods — Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) July 10, 2014

Ricky Gervais celebrated his nomination for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series for his work on Derek with a glass of wine.

I have never been more exited & proud of a nomination. I honestly nearly cried. A sincere thank you. #emmys #derek pic.twitter.com/D2kK0vakfT

— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) July 10, 2014