Oklahoma-born actresses Kristin Chenoweth and Jeanne Tripplehorn received Emmy nominations Thursday.

Chenoweth, a Broken Arrow native, received an outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series nod (her second in a row) for her work on “Pushing Daisies,” which was cancelled after two seasons on ABC.

Tripplehorn, a Tulsa native, was nominated for outstanding supporting actress in a miniseries or movie for her portrayal as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in the HBO movie “Grey Gardens.”

There are other Oklahoma ties among the nominees for the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards, which will be handed out Sept. 20 in LA.

“Big Love,” which is up for outstanding drama series, features two Tulsa natives in its cast. Tripplehorn plays Barb Henrickson (the first wife on the show about Bill Henrickson and his three wives). Mary Kay Place plays Adaleen Grant (mother of second wife, Nicki).

Holly Hunter received an outstanding lead actress in a drama nod (her second in a row) for playing Oklahoma City police detective Grace Hanadarko on “Saving Grace.” The series is now in its third season, with new episodes airing at 9 p.m. Tuesdays on TNT.

“The Amazing Race,” which last season featured contestant Christie Volkmer from Choctaw, is up for best reality competition series. The category was added six years ago, and the “Race” has won every one.

“Saturday Night Live,” which is up for outstanding variety, music or comedy series, features Tulsa native Bill Hader in its cast. Since he joined the show in 2005, “SNL” has won three Emmys — for outstanding hairstyling in a multi-camera series or special (2008), outstanding original music and lyrics (2007) and outstanding technical direction, camerawork, video for a series (2007).

CBS will broadcast the Emmys live at 8 p.m. Sept. 20. Two-time Emmy nominee Neil Patrick Harris of “How I Met Your Mother” will host the event.

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