Tatiana Maslany, Saskatchewan actress, loses Emmy, causing Twitter outrage

A fan favourite on social media, there are plenty of upset fans of Canadian actress Tatiana Maslany today following her Emmy Award loss in L.A.

Maslany nominated for outstanding lead actress in drama series, Viola Davis won award

CBC News Posted: Sep 21, 2015 12:25 PM EDT | Last Updated: September 21, 2015

Tatiana Maslany arrives at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. She lost out to Viola Davis in the category of outstanding lead actress in a drama series. (Danny Moloshok/Invision for the Television Academy/Associated Press)

Regina's Tatiana Maslany didn't get theearly birthday gift that fans had hoped forat the 67th Emmy Awards on Sunday from Los Angeles.

Maslany was nominated for outstanding lead actress in a drama series. The 29-year-old plays several characters in the TV show Orphan Black, which has completed three seasons.

How to Get Away with Murder actress Viola Davis edged out Maslany for the Emmy, becoming the first black woman to win the award in that category.

Regina's Tatiana Maslany misses on Emmy Award for best actress

This likely isn't the last major award nomination for Maslany.The young actress turns 30 on Tuesday.

Maslany even showed off her comedic chops during the show:

Ever wonder what happens on the red carpet after the #Emmys start? Wonder no more... @tatianamaslany @OrphanBlack pic.twitter.com/YgjPVeDHnt
—@TelevisionAcad

A fan favourite on social media, people reacted to Maslany's loss on Twitter.

While most fans were happy for Viola Davis, Maslany supporters were still upset

Me when @tatianamaslany lost the #EmmyAwards ... but still happy for @violadavis ! #mixedemotions pic.twitter.com/0jk3iduP1v
—@gabimaltos

While I'm thrilled for Viola Davis, I'm infuriated Tatiana Maslany has yet to win an Emmy for her stellar portrayal of 293 characters on OB.
—@morvamp

Viola Davis made a great acceptance speech last night, but Tatiana Maslany was robbed of that win!
—@debroby

I'm very happy for the excellent Viola Davis, but perhaps they could have given four Supporting Actress awards to @tatianamaslany
—@zmulls

Literally the only reason I'm not fuming that Tatiana Maslany didn't win is because Viola Davis is a goddess and we're not worthy.
—@g_ubilla48

When @tatianamaslany didn't win #emmys #emmys2015 #orphanblack @OrphanBlack pic.twitter.com/J8UQNGyktm
—@mrozandemir

Tatiana Maslany still hasn't won an Emmy. Just another thing that's wrong with the world.
—@TheSecondLaw

@tatianamaslany I think the entire world knows you deserved the Emmy! Clearly you were robbed. I hope next year you will win for sure :)
—@sassydog25

How did @tatianamaslany not win her Emmy...she's a goddess
—@laughing_cures

@tatianamaslany I love you in #OrphanBlack you deserve all the awards #CloneClub
—@kevindclarke

So I fell asleep halfway through the show and now I'm outraged that Tatiana Maslany didn't win.
—@_CakeEater

Surprised @tatianamaslany didn't win an Emmy last night for Orphan Black, but it kind of proves a point about these award shows. #pointless
—@williamsba

Some thought her ability to play so many characters should have earned her the Emmy

Tatiana Maslany who plays dozens of VERY different characters on Orphan Black was robbed of an Emmy last night pic.twitter.com/iIMy7yXiWU
—@KevinLagang

The length of @tatianamaslany 's entry in the list of Actress nominees for Drama pretty much says it all #Emmys pic.twitter.com/ja07o43ndG
—@sarahwarn

Wondering how many more clones does @tatianamaslany have to play to get the recognition she deserves! #OrphanBlack #MaybeNextTime #Emmys
—@EuniceMax

tatiana maslany deserves an emmy more than other actress she played so many people on orphan black
—@fuckinpieterse

How is it even possible that Tatiana Maslany didn't win the Emmy? She flawlessly plays over 5 characters every season.
—@TaliThomason

Well I love @tatianamaslany regardless. I think she didn't win bc they didn't have six trophies for her.
—@TheGoodMariner

It saddens me how The Emmys continue to overlook Tatiana Maslany for an award. For God's sake, she has played about 10 different chatacters
—@Cod3prim3

#TatianaMaslany deserved to win the #Emmys2015 @tatianamaslany To play all those characters and make them all endearing! Wow! #OrphanBlack
—@pokopoko14

Others still offered the Regina star congratulations

Couldn't be prouder of my friend @tatianamaslany at the #Emmys tonight. She was her usual self and made us all so very proud.
—@joshvokey

So proud of my buddy @tatianamaslany. The world is still waking up to your brilliance. xox
—@TheBruun

Award or not, @tatianamaslany is still insanely talented! #Emmys2015 #OrphanBlack
—@amipatel91

@tatianamaslany I'm always so proud of you and thank you for everything you do, you're my hero! x
—@palynathisway

There was also a lot of hope for the future

Now...I'm gonna need @tatianamaslany to be nominated in ALL the categories next year! Got it, #Emmys? #BestActress #BestSupportingActress
—@mdoolittle

A little sad that @tatianamaslany didn't win an Emmy but I'm so damn proud of her for being nominated! And there's always next year!
—@WeTheJanou

@Eff4_Farah it's ok, @tatianamaslany young, she's gonna win one day.
—@adherantbodhi

I love LOVE Viola Davis, but reckon @tatianamaslany deserved it as she shows incredible range year after year. Emmys 2016 will be hers!
—@tessamaeharris

even if you didnt win we love you and you're the best to me @tatianamaslany
—@strengthvato

Smile even though @tatianamaslany didn't win an Emmy last night. There's always next year @OrphanBlack #cloneclub pic.twitter.com/AM7b8XvXm4
—@OuttaMyMindBBL

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