Garcelle Beauvais Self-Nominates For Emmy Consideration

On Monday, Haitian-American actress and Real Housewives alum Garcelle Beauvais took to Instagram with a playful self-nomination for Emmy consideration. In a glowing selfie, Beauvais appears in soft lighting, her makeup and styling underscoring the confidence she brings to her leading role in Lifetime’s upcoming romance Tempted by Love.

Performance Pitch

In the caption, Beauvais wrote exactly as it appeared: “I mean…. for your Emmy consideration🙏🏽 @theemmys.tv @televisionacad @lifetimetv @lifetimetvpr #temptedbylove #actress @strongblacklead @innovativeartists @gilbertsongordon @agmuller567 @karenkaufman2.0 @conscioushollywoodpr #emmys.” She tagged the Television Academy and Lifetime’s official handles, alongside industry partners and her representation, underscoring the serious side of her friendly pitch.

View the post here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DK2ohPFzLLY/

Beauvais’s wink at the awards circuit isn’t unprecedented—talented performers often launch their own campaigns. But for fans who’ve followed her trajectory from the Martin Lawrence–led hit Coming to America to her Emmy-nominated turn in the TV drama Southland, this direct outreach feels distinctly fresh and fun.

Lifetime Collaboration

Tempted by Love finds Beauvais in the title role of a woman torn between duty and desire. The project also marks another chapter in her ongoing partnership with Lifetime and A&E. In a related Instagram update last month, she wrote: “Excited to be continuing my creative relationship with @lifetimetv @aetv. Telling stories that resonate deeply with audiences and put women—especially Black women—at the center is important to me, Lifetime has given me the opportunity to expand our narratives. Both of these films are incredibly special to me, and I can’t wait for audiences to experience them.”

That caption highlights her dual contributions as actress and executive producer, reflecting her commitment to creating layered roles for women of color. Her work behind the camera matches her on-screen presence, making her Emmy pitch all the more compelling.

A Career In Focus

Garcelle Beauvais first broke out in the early ’90s drama NYPD Blue, earning notice for her versatility. She went on to star opposite Jamie Foxx in The Jamie Foxx Show and to join the legendary Eddie Murphy in Coming to America. More recently, she gained a new generation of fans on Bravo’s Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, where her candor and style made her a standout. Off-screen, she has built a production slate that champions underrepresented voices, earning praise from peers and press alike.

Her Instagram campaign reminds the industry why she remains a name to watch: a blend of talent, business savvy and audience rapport. As Emmy ballots open later this month, Beauvais’s spirited approach may just rally voters’ support for her turn in Tempted by Love.

Whether or not she secures a nomination, the post demonstrates her enthusiasm for the craft and her savvy use of social media to bridge fan engagement with awards-season buzz. It’s a modern reminder that when it comes to Hollywood recognition, sometimes you have to go straight to the source.

Trivia

Garcelle Beauvais was a co-host on the daytime talk show 'The Real' from 2020 to 2021, becoming the first African American woman to hold that position.

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