Like Laurie Metcalf, Pamela Adlon survived scandal to hear her name called on Emmy-nominations morning.
Adlon earned a nod for lead actress in a comedy series for her work on FX's "Better Things," which she also created.
Although she was first recognized by the Television Academy last year for her "Better Things" performance, a second nomination was in question because of her association with troubled comedian Louis C.K.
C.K. served as an executive producer on the first and second seasons of "Better Things." He also directed several episodes, and was the only other writer who worked on Season 2, other than Adlon herself.
However, the comedian and "Louie" creator-star was accused of sexual misconduct by five women in November. He soon released a statement confirming that the allegations were true, at which point FX severed ties with him and his production company, Pig Newton.
Going forward, he will not be listed as an executive producer on the series.
Like Adlon, Metcalf managed to earn an Emmy nomination for supporting actress in a comedy series despite the controversial tweets sent by "Roseanne" star and creator Roseanne Barr, which led to the sitcom's abrupt cancellation.
