Jason Isaacs' Kids "Not Even Mildly Impressed" by His First Emmy Nomination..

 Los Angeles, August 2025 — In an amusing twist to a career milestone, award-winning actor Jason Isaacs says his daughters weren't the least bit impressed by his first-ever Emmy nomination. During a candid chat with People at the inaugural Televerse Festival in Los Angeles, the Harry Potter alum—well-known for his role in The White Lotus—shared that his kids' reaction was, in his words, “not even mildly” impressed. At 62, Isaacs received his first Primetime Emmy nod for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Season 3 of HBO’s hit anthology series. 

“What They Really Care About Is Everyday Life”

Balancing a busy acting schedule—currently shooting in Dublin—Isaacs paused for a brief trip to Montreal. Not for press or publicity, though. Instead, he helped his daughter furnish her apartment: setting up shelves, hanging pictures, arranging blinds, and shopping for décor. “That’s all she cares about—and that’s all she should care about with your parents,” he laughed.

Despite Isaacs’ glowing Emmy recognition, the star said he tries not to dwell on it. “It’s lovely and flattering,” he admitted, “but it’s not what I do.” Having spent decades in the craft, accolades are welcome but not what drives him.

A Role Worth Celebrating

The nomination stems from his portrayal of Timothy Ratliff in The White Lotus, a role that pushed Isaacs into complex emotional territory. He credited creator Mike White for crafting “three-dimensional, surprising human beings” and giving actors space to stretch creatively. “I felt like I won an award just getting the part,” Isaacs said, thrilled by the challenge.

Award Night Jitters and Imposter Syndrome

Looking ahead to the Emmy ceremony on September 14, Isaacs admitted he’s both excited and nervous. The thought of sitting among some of his biggest inspirations—artists across categories—makes him feel “like an imposter.” He confessed to being starstruck by performers he admires, regardless of whether they’re his competition.

Fame Doesn’t Change the Man

Even with new layers of fame, Isaacs feels grounded—almost invisible. He said he prefers blending into anonymity, commuting on the subway, popping into supermarkets, and living unrecognized. It’s the characters he plays, he hopes, that leave lasting impressions—not his face in the crowd.

Final Thought

Jason Isaacs’ Emmy nomination may be a momentous step in his career, but it’s his humility and focus on family that resonate most. His daughters’ unperturbed response and his broader outlook remind us that true value lies in personal connection—and the art itself, not the applause.