# How Many Times Has Shailene Woodley Been Nominated for an Emmy? Her Journey Before Her First Win

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Published: 2026-09-08  
Updated: 2026-09-08  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Shailene Woodley has finally reached a major milestone in her television career. After years of waiting for another Emmy opportunity, the actress won her **first [Emmy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SEAL_Team_(TV_series))Award in 2026** for her performance in *Paradise*. But this was not her first appearance among the Emmy nominees.

The Television Academy records **two Emmy nominations and one win** for Woodley.

## Shailene Woodley’s First Emmy Nomination

Woodley received her first Emmy nomination in **2017** for her acclaimed performance as Jane Chapman in HBO’s *Big Little Lies*.

She was nominated for **Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie**, alongside several celebrated performers from the series. The award ultimately went to her *Big Little Lies* co-star Laura Dern.

That meant Woodley had to wait almost a decade before receiving another Emmy nomination.  

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## *Paradise* Brings Her Back to the Emmys

Woodley’s second Emmy opportunity arrived in **2026** with Hulu’s *Paradise*. In the show’s second season, she played **Annie Clay**, a former Graceland tour guide and survivor of the catastrophic event known as “The Day.”

Her performance earned her a nomination for **Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series**.

This time, Woodley did not leave empty-handed. At the 2026 Emmy ceremony, she won the category, securing her **first Emmy Award**.

## Shailene Woodley’s Emmy Record

| Year | Series | Category | Result |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **2017** | *Big Little Lies* | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie | Nominated |
| **2026** | *Paradise* | Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series | **Won** |

So, the answer is simple: **Shailene Woodley has been nominated for an Emmy twice and has won once.** Her 2026 victory came on her second nomination.

## From Child Actress to Emmy Winner

[Woodley](https://technosports.co.in/category/entertainment/)began acting as a child and rose to international prominence through *The Secret Life of the American Teenager*. She later became a major film star with projects including *The Fault in Our Stars* and *Divergent*.

Her return to television with *Big Little Lies* showcased a more mature side of her acting, while *Paradise* gave her another opportunity to demonstrate her range.

At 34, Woodley now has an Emmy victory to add to a career spanning film, television and Broadway.

## FAQs

### **How many times has Shailene Woodley been nominated for an Emmy?**

Shailene Woodley has received **two Emmy nominations**, in 2017 and 2026.

### **Has Shailene Woodley won an Emmy?**

  
Yes. She won her **first Emmy in 2026** for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for *Paradise*.