Carrie Coon Not Watching Her HBO Show
- Actress Carrie Coon admits she wouldn't watch her own HBO show.
- She recently received an Emmy Award nomination for her role in the series.
- Coon plays the character Bertha Russell in the HBO period drama.
Carrie Coon, the star of HBO's period drama *The Gilded Age*, recently expressed mixed feelings about the show, admitting it’s not something she would typically choose to watch. Despite this, she feels "gratified" by the creative direction taken by co-executive producers Sonja Warfield and Julian Fellowes for the upcoming season. Coon noted that the storytelling pace has quickened, allowing the cast to develop a unique world with the help of a dialect coach, ensuring a cohesive narrative. Coon's personal life also saw a joyful moment when she learned of her husband’s Emmy nomination for his role in *Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty*. The actress, who shares two children with her husband, Tracy Letts, was emotional upon hearing the news. Coon is nominated for outstanding lead actress in a drama series, competing against notable names such as Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, while *The Gilded Age* itself received nominations for outstanding drama series, costumes, and production design. As the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards approach, Coon highlighted the importance of her onscreen partnership with Morgan Spector, emphasizing the special dynamic of their characters' marriage. Additionally, she recently returned from filming a mystery role in the third season of *The White Lotus*, showcasing her versatility and continued collaboration with acclaimed creators like Mike White.