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FX on Hulu's dramedy series Dying for Sex has bagged nine Emmy nominations for 2025, including Best Lead Actress in a limited anthology. Created by the duo Kim Rosenstock and Elizabeth Meriwether, this eight-episode series starring Michelle Williams and Jenny Slate is loosely based on Molly Kochan's real-life experiences. Kochan initially shared her story in a podcast co-hosted by her best friend, Nikki Boyer.
The synopsis of the series, as per FX Networks, reads,
"After Molly (Michelle Williams) receives a diagnosis of Stage IV metastatic breast cancer, she decides to leave her husband, Steve (Jay Duplass), and begins to explore the full breadth and complexity of her sexual desires for the first time in her life. She gets the courage and support to go on this adventure from her best friend Nikki (Jenny Slate), who stays by her side until the very end."
The series premiered on FX on April 4, 2025, and is available to stream on Disney+ globally.
Continue reading to know more about it.
Cast and character guide of FX's Dying For Sex
With multiple Emmy nominations and critical acclaim, Dying For Sex has become one of the year's most talked-about shows. Here's a breakdown of the central characters and the powerhouse talent behind the successful series.
Michelle Williams plays Molly Kochan
Williams plays the protagonist, Molly Kochan, a woman with stage IV breast cancer in FX's Dying for Sex. After her diagnosis, she decides to walk away from her emotionally unavailable husband, Steve, and chase s*xual liberation.
It's an unusually bold role, and Williams nails it effortlessly. Her portrayal of the carefree cancer patient who responds to the diagnosis not with fear but with freedom and pleasure is loved by both the critics and the audience. This role earned her an Emmy nomination for Lead Actress in a Limited Series.
Born on September 9, 1980, Williams is a popular American actress well known for her roles in Dawson's Creek, Brokeback Mountain, Weny and Lucy, My Week with Marilyn, Fosse/Verdon, Shutter Island, Venom, to name a few. She has won several accolades, including Golden Globes and Primetime Emmys.
Jenny Slate plays Nikki Boyer
Opposite Williams is comedian and actress Jenny Slate, playing a fictionalized version of podcast host Nikki Boyer. As Molly's lifelong best friend and reluctant caregiver, Nikki is both her confidante and emotional anchor.
Best known for her roles in Obvious Child and voice work in Big Mouth and Bob's Burgers, Slate's performance in Dying For Sex is a career best-subtle, heartbreaking, and hilarious in equal parts. Her role in the FX series has earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology series or movie.
Rob Delaney plays Neighbor Guy
The popular Boston-born comedian and actor Rob Delaney, well known for his roles in The Great North, Deadpool & Wolverine, and Catastrope, plays Molly's neighbor in Dying for Sex. He's called Neighbor Guy throughout the series.
Delaney, fresh off Deadpool & Wolverine, brings a surprising depth and unfiltered vulnerability to a character. Delaney has also bagged an Emmy nomination for Dying for Sex alongside Williams and Boyer. He's nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series.
Jay Duplass plays Steve
Duplass plays Steve, Molly's husband. When Molly is diagnosed with stage IV terminal cancer, she decides to walk out of the marriage as she realizes he's not fit for her growing s*xual desires. He accepts the reality, and instead of playing a villain in her life, he's soft and supportive, yet remains emotionally detached throughout.
Born on March 7, 1983, Duplass Jr. is a well-known director, actor, and author. Some of his notable projects include The Puffy Chair, Transparent, and The Baltimorons.
Kelvin Yu plays Noah
Kelvin Yu plays Nikki's boyfriend Noah-supportive but sidelines. As Nikki becomes more enmeshed in Molly's world, Noah is left grappling with what it means to love someone who's emotionally quite unavailable.
Born in 1979, Yu is a popular actor and writer who is well known for his roles in The Utopian Society, Milk, Master of None, and Fortune Hunters, to name a few.
Esco Jouley plays Sonya
Jouley plays Sonya, a hospital therapist who becomes Molly's spiritual compass. Best known for State of the Union, they offer calm, clarity, and no-nonsense truth bombs when Molly needs them most. Sonya doesn't sugarcoat realities- instead helps Molly face it with wide-open eyes.
Some of Jouley's notable projects include State of the Union, Blindspotting, and High Maintenance.
Other supporting cast includes,
- Zach Robidas as Hooper, Molly's rebound from Steve
- Tracee Chimo as Nikki's sister
- Anabelle Toomey as Young Molly, seen in flashbacks
- Sissy Spacek plays Gail, Molly's estranged mother
- David Rasche plays Dr. Pankowitz, Molly's doctor
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Dying For Sex has also been nominated for writing, direction, casting, music composition, and costumes for the Emmys.
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