In an Instagram post after the Emmy nominations were announced on Tuesday, Cuoco acknowledged her status as a "first timer" and thanked the cast and crew behind the critically-acclaimed HBO show, who she lovingly dubbed her "flight crew."
The "Big Bang Theory" star shared two short clips of herself watching the 73rd Primetime Emmy nomination live-stream. In the videos, Cuoco is seen loudly exclaiming "oh my god" while finding out that she had been nominated for best lead actress in a comedy and that "The Flight Attendant" had earned a nod in the best comedy series category as well.
"I have no voice to say how happy I am," Cuoco said reacting to the nominations, as a friend off-screen called the Emmy recognition "amazing."
"I'm so happy right now," a visibly overwhelmed Cuoco added while clapping and cheering from her couch.
The eight-part first season of the HBO comedy-thriller focused on Cassie (played by Cuoco), an impulsive flight attendant who struggles with alcoholism, after she accidentally gets involved in an international murder.
Including Cuoco's best-actress nomination, the series earned a total of nine Emmy nods. Rosie Perez, who plays Cassie's coworker and self-proclaimed best friend Megan, also earned a nomination as best supporting actress in a comedy.
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