8 grateful celeb reactions to their Emmy nominations

Los Angeles - The Emmy nominees are out and while some didn't make the cut, others may be surprised and overwhelmed by receiving a nomination.

Using non-other than their social media the stars made it known just how happy and excited they were to be honoured with a nomination.

Here are 8 grateful celeb reactions to receiving the nod for an Emmy nomination:

1. Taraji P. Henson - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

THANK YOU #COOKIEMONSTERS!!! ??????#Repost @empirefox #CookieMonsters, @tarajiphenson has a special Emmy message for you ?????? #EmpireEmmys #Empire

A video posted by taraji p henson (@tarajiphenson) on Jul 16, 2015 at 12:10pm PDT

2. Amy Schumer - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

We are all ecstatic about the #EmmyNoms for #InsideAmy I am celebrating! #giammati #12angrymen #directing #writing pic.twitter.com/SRZf5KC88v

— Amy Schumer (@amyschumer) July 16, 2015

3. Viola Davis - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Such a wonderfully diverse list of talented artists recognized this year. So proud. Again, congrats to everyone!!! #Emmys

— Viola Davis (@violadavis) July 16, 2015

Headed out to celebrate Emmy nomination! Thank you #Shondaland for the beautiful flowers! pic.twitter.com/kqUifcO87j

— Viola Davis (@violadavis) July 17, 2015

4. Don Cheadle - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

Thanks one and all for your @TheEmmys congrats and well wishes. It dont happen without your support. @SHO_HouseOfLies 4ever! Boom!!

— Don Cheadle (@IamDonCheadle) July 16, 2015

5. Ricky Gervais -Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie

O.M.Fucking.G! I just got nominated for another EMMY! Over the moon. #Derek

— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) July 16, 2015

No to Fox Hunting and Yes to Emmy nomination. My bestest week ever! #Derek pic.twitter.com/0AysUlMgie

— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) July 16, 2015

6. Kevin Spacey - Outstanding Drama Series

Congrats to #Netflix/MRC & the team on #HouseofCards for 11 #Emmys noms! Proud to work w/ all & to be included too! pic.twitter.com/5Nzgk4obaY

— Kevin Spacey (@KevinSpacey) July 16, 2015

7. Game of Thrones

Raise a glass & congratulate #GameofThrones, #PeterDinklage, @IAMLenaHeadey & #EmiliaClarke on their #Emmys noms. pic.twitter.com/lPt5Ca7yI0

— Game Of Thrones (@GameOfThrones) July 16, 2015

8. Katy Perry - Outstanding Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Program

Um...Woke up to my first Emmy nomination for the Halftime show!!! V proud of everyone involved especially #leftshark pic.twitter.com/DhD4rRlEFO

— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) July 16, 2015