2021 marks the 73rd edition of The Emmys. Back in 2002, when the Emmys were turning 54 years old, the institution recognized stunt work for the first time with the Award for Outstanding Stunt Coordination. Along with other year end awards such as the Oscars, the Emmys have long been criticized for being slow to appreciate and honor stunt work. This year, however, the Emmys have finally added an award for Outstanding Stunt Performance.
Of the newly minted stunt performance nominees, only one has been previously nominated for an Emmy. Jahnel Curfman was also nominated in 2019 for her work as a stunt coordinator on Cobra Kai.