AsThe White Lotusseason 3 has received 23 Emmy nominations, Mike White’s drama offers Walton Goggins the opportunity to end his 14-year losing streak. The actor is best recognized for his appearances inJustified, The Righteous Gemstones, Fallout,andSons of Anarchy. Goggins then joined theensemble cast ofThe White Lotusseason 3, portraying Rick Hatchett.
In the third season,Rick checks into the Koh Samui branch of the titular resort chain alongside his young girlfriend Chelsea(Aimee Lou Wood). Rather than relaxing, however, Hatchett is intent on tracking down the man he believes killed his father. Despite his mission,Chelsea attempts to bring Rick outof his dark state of mind during their stay.
Walton Goggins' The White Lotus Emmy Nomination Can Finally Give Him His First Win After 14 Years
Goggins' Past Nominations Have Placed Him Among Highly Celebrated Stars
WithThe White Lotusemerging as HBO Max’s second most-nominated show amongthe 2025 Emmy nominations, Goggins has earned a nod in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series category. He is joined by fellowTheWhite Lotusstars Jason Isaacs and Sam Rockwell for their respective portrayals of Timothy Ratliff and Frank. However, this isn’t Goggins' first Primetime Emmy nomination.
In 2011, Goggins received a nomination for supporting drama actor for his portrayal ofcareer criminal Boyd Crowderin the second season ofJustified. Ultimately, Peter Dinklage won for playingGame of Thrones' Tyrion Lannister. It wouldn’t be the first time Goggins would be nominated for playing a Western rogue, however.
In 2024, Goggins was once more recognized by the Emmys, this time as an outstanding lead dramatic actor for his portrayal ofFallout’sthe Ghoul. The hit video game adaptation sees Goggins as a disfigured post-apocalyptic bounty hunter. Once more, however, Goggins was overlooked, as Hiroyuki Sanada took home the award for portrayingShogun’sYoshii Toranaga.
Despite these past setbacks,Goggins has a good chance among 2025’s supporting actor nominations.Alongside Isaacs and Rockwell, Goggins will be competing withSeverence’sZach Cherry, John Turturro, and Tramell Tillman, andParadise’sJames Marsden. While all strong candidates, Goggins’TheWhite Lotustenure is notable for several reasons.
Rick’s doomed revenge quest and tragic romance with Chelsea kept viewers gripped, with Goggins and Wood’s chemistry in particular receiving widespread attention.
Walton Goggins' Emmy Success Streak Can Continue Into 2026
Goggins Will Return To Screens In December 2025
Furthermore,Goggins' Emmy success is likely to continue into next year as well,as the actor is set to return as the Ghoulin December 2025 forFalloutseason 2. With the second season seemingly setting up Goggins for a more prominent role, the actor will have more opportunities to shine.
InFalloutseason 1, while the Ghoul tracks down Vault dweller Lucy (Ella Purnell) in the post-war storyline, glimpses back to his pre-war life are also shown. There, it is revealed that the Ghoul was once Cooper Howard, an aging actor and Vault-Tec spokesman.
FalloutSeason 1 endswith audiences witnessing that Cooper’s wife, Barb Howard (Frances Turner), had a hand in bringing about the apocalypse. The aftermath of this reveal means Goggins' character will have a great storyline in season 2, andwith him having already been recognized for season 1, likely, he will likely also emerge as a nominee again.
However, regardless of whether Goggins wins forThe White Lotusor his potential nomination forFalloutseason 2, his recognition by the ceremony’s organizers is proof enough of his talent. For two years in a row, the actor has earned acclaim from both viewers and the industry itself, making him one of Hollywood’s most exciting active actors.
