Walton Goggins might finally break his Emmy curse with The White Lotus 

Walton Goggins has always stood out on screen, but this year might be the one where awards finally catch up with the talent. After years of close calls, his role in The White Lotus Season 3 could be the one that wins him an Emmy.

The actor has landed a nomination at the 2025 Primetime Emmysin the category of Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for The White Lotus, and fans are wondering if this is where the dry streak comes to an end.

** The article is based on the writer's opinion. **

So, will The White Lotus be the show that finally gets Walton Goggins his Emmy win? Looking at his work and the buzz around Season 3, the odds are likely in his favor this time.

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A complex role in The White Lotus that highlights Walton Goggins’ Emmy worthiness

In Season 3, Walton Goggins plays Rick Hatchett, a man who arrives at The White Lotus with much more than just vacation on his mind. Along with his girlfriend Chelsea, played by Aimee Lou Wood, Rick is secretly looking for answers about his father's murder. This isn't a just-for-laughs storyline, but one that gives Goggins room to portray deep emotions with complexity.

The contrast between Rick's inner darkness and Chelsea's attempts to help him reconnect with life brought out one of Goggins most compelling performances. His on-screen chemistry with Wood became one of the season's emotional anchors, too.

Goggins has been nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, marking yet another shot at the Emmys for him. It is an award that has long stayed away from him.

Goggins responded to the nomination on Instagram by saying,

"Rick Hatchett. I still think about this moment all the time... when, if only for an instant all is right in the world. How fragile it can be."

He also congratulated The White Lotus team and other nominees:

"Some kind of grateful for this invitation."

With The White Lotus garnering a total of 23 nominations this year, the recognition for Walton Goggins feels earned and overdue.

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Walton Goggins has been circling this moment for years

This is far from Walton Goggins first rodeo with the Emmys. In 2011, he was nominated for Justified, where he played the dangerous Boyd Crowder. He didn't win, with the award going to Peter Dinklage for Game of Thrones.

More recently, he earned a 2024 nomination in the category of Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series at the Emmys, for his performance in Fallout as the Ghoul, a scarred bounty hunter with a heartbreaking past. Once again, he was overlooked and the award went to Hiroyuki Sanada for Shogun.

Despite those near misses, Walton Goggins has continued stacking up high profile roles. He is also set to return in Fallout Season 2, which means 2026 might bring another round of nominations. While he didn't land a nomination for his memorable role as Baby Billy in The Righteous Gemstones, for now The White Lotus has fans and many critics rallying behind him.

From TV comedies to drama powerhouses, Walton Goggins has done it all. Recognition may have taken its time, but this moment feels like the start of something bigger.

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This year's Emmys could finally be the turning point for Walton Goggins in his career. With The White Lotus giving him one of his most nuanced roles to date, the stars might be aligning just right.

However, whether or not he takes home the award, the nomination proves what longtime fans already know about Goggins — he is one of TV's most dynamic performers, and the industry is finally catching up.