On Thursday morning, the highly anticipated announcement made for some exciting returns (Welcome back,Game of Thrones), and some equally awaited new developments — like will John Legend become an EGOT (that is, an Emmy-Grammy-Oscar-Tony winner)?

One thing’s for sure: The nominations alone are enough for the stars and their entourage to deservedly sing their praises. Here are some of the best Emmy nominees’ reactions so far:

Chrissy Teigenon husband John Legend’s nomination for outstanding lead actor in a limited series or a movie for his role inJesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert:“I AM SO PROUD!”

Justin Timberlakeon wifeJessica Biel’sThe Sinnernomination foroutstanding lead actress in a limited series or a movie: “Yeeeeaaaahhhhh!”

Andrew Lloyd Webber, executive producer and music composer forJesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert: “We poured our hearts and souls into this production.”

Webber — alongside Legend and Tim Rice, a co-executive producer on for the musical — is also en route to receiving an EGOT. “We are honored that the Television Academy has recognized the show,” he tweeted.

Jonathan Van Ness, star ofQueer Eye, celebrating his double nomination for the makeover reboot and his web recapGay of Thrones: “I can’t even.”

In all his flair, Van Ness thanked Netflix and Funny or Die, “Oh my god. I can’t even. Thank you sooo much @funnyordie @netflix I’m so frateful,” he tweeted.

Sterling K. Brown reacting to his outstanding guest actor in a comedy series nomination for his role inBrooklyn Nine-Nine: “We are all so very, very excited and honored to be invited to the party.”

Brown posted a video thanking the Television Academy not only for his personal nomination, but for his “father’s” nomination, Milo Ventimiglia inThis Is Us, and the show’s overall praise. “We are all so very, very excited to be invited to the party,” Brown said in the video posted to Twitter.

Yvonne Strahovski on her nomination for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series for her role inThe Handmaid’s Tale:“I am thrilled to be standing alongside [everyone who has been recognized].”

In honor of Strahovski’s first-ever Emmy nomination, she thanked the writing team and commended the series’ successful and dramatic storyline in its second season:

“I am so excited for everyone in The Handmaid’s Tale who has been recognized and am thrilled to be standing alongside of them. I’m so grateful to Bruce Miller and the writing team for the extraordinary storyline this season and to the academy voters for the recognition.”

Natasha Rothwell and Larry Wilmore on Issa Rae’sInsecurenomination for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series: “HOLY SH*T!!!!!”

RuPaul Charles onRuPaul Drag Race‘s nomination for outstanding reality competition: “Making RuPaul’s Drag Race is a labor of love”

Amy Sedaris on theOutstanding Variety/Sketch Series nomination for her showAt Home with Amy Sedaris: “Does this include a cash prize?”

In the first-ever Academy recognition for comedian Sedaris, the actress and creator of the show expressed her excitement and gratitude in a statement.

Ryan Murphy, writer and executive producer forThe Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story,on its nomination for outstanding limited series: “It’s thrilling to see this series attract so much recognition.”

In a press release statement, Murphy thanked the cast and crew for the series’ 18 overall nominations, making note of the current cultural and political climate in the struggle for LGBT rights.

The entire cast ofQueer Eyefor its four overall nominations, including outstanding structured reality program: “Don’t mind us as we sit in a bathtub to collect our tears.”

Karamo Brown, another member of the team, later tweeted his own celebratory post:

Tiffany Haddishon her nomination foroutstanding guest actress in a comedy series inSaturday Night Live:

source: people.com