When was Alexandra Daddario nominated for an Emmy? Actress shuts down critics highlighting award nod

Alexandra Daddario, known for her roles in Percy Jackson, Baywatch, and San Andreas, received an Emmy nomination for her performance in HBO’s critically acclaimed drama The White Lotus.

After being nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie at the 2022 Emmy Awards, the actress saw her career skyrocket. In the series, Daddario portrays Rachel Patton, a journalist on her honeymoon who begins to question her marriage while vacationing at a Hawaiian resort.

Despite her success, Daddario has faced backlash from critics who have labeled her a “bad actress.” In a recent interview with Elle, she responded directly to these comments stating:

"I’ve just done some projects that don’t showcase me in the way that I should be showcased."

She continued, explaining how actors often have little control over how their characters are perceived:

"Director and the writing is everything, and sometime’s I’m lit poorly, but I’m not a bad actress. I got an Emmy nomination. How do you think I did that?"

When The White Lotus premiered in 2021, it became a critical hit. The series was nominated for and won several Emmys. According to Alexandra Daddario, filming the show during the pandemic was a unique experience.

A look into Alexandra Daddario’s career as an actress

Born in New York City on March 16, 1986, Alexandra Daddario comes from a family deeply rooted in the legal profession.

According to Regent Studies, her father, Richard Daddario, is a former prosecutor and the former head of the counterterrorism unit of the New York Police Department, while her mother, Christina, is a lawyer.

At the age of 16, Daddario made her television debut, playing Laurie Lewis on All My Children, which launched her professional acting career. She gained wider recognition for her portrayal of Annabeth Chase in the Percy Jackson film series (2010–2013).

Daddario has appeared in a variety of movie and TV roles throughout her career. Her notable film credits include Hall Pass (2011), Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013), San Andreas (2015), and Baywatch (2017). However, she received critical praise for her performance in HBO’s The White Lotus, which debuted in 2021.

Currently, she stars as Dr. Rowan Fielding, a neurosurgeon who discovers her powerful magical inheritance in Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches. The series first aired in 2023 and has successfully completed two seasons.