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On top of that, the 96th Oscar season was still going full-force until mid-March.
He did not formally turn down the latter honor, but didnt show up at the ceremony.

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ISROBERT DOWNEY JR.ADDING EMMY TO OSCAR?
So who could join this elite club when the Emmys are handed out in September?
Wins, it seems, beget more wins.

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It can be a real boost when voters in the actors branch see that name on their ballot.
Its technically his first Emmy win.
That is what really counts in this game.
So who else, among newly crowned Oscar winners might pull off a double play?
The front runner for her searing turn onThe Bearis 2023 Supporting Actress Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis.
Also in the mix from the same series is past Best Actress Oscar winner Olivia Colman.
Incredibly three of the four acting Oscar winners this year could well turn up in the Emmy race.
OnlyOppenheimerBest Actor winner Cillian Murphy is not in the mix for any possible nomination.
Bening is hoping for her first Emmy statuette forApples Never Fall.
Foster, a two-time Oscar winner, is going forherfirst Emmy inTrue Detective: Night Country.
As I said, the ballots are in front of you right now, voters.
You will make the choice.
Paulson is also on the Comedy Guest Actress Emmy ballot for that same episode ofThe Bearwith Jamie Lee Curtis.
An Emmy/Tony win in the same calendar year??
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