Australian Handmaid's Tale star scores Emmy nod

Yvonne Strahovski has been recognised for her scene-stealing role in The Handmaid’s Tale.

Source: SBS On Demand

Australian actor Yvonne Strahovski has scored an Emmy nomination for her role in The Handmaid's Tale, available on SBS On Demand.

Strahovski's performance as the manipulative Serena has earned rave reviews from fans and critics.

"Thank you television academy for the Emmy nomination. I am beyond thrilled," she tweeted.

Yvonne Strahovski in the Handmaiden's Tale Source: Hulu

Moss was nominated for best actress in a drama series for The Handmaid's Tale, with Strahovski's nomination coming in the supporting actress category.

Strahovski will compete for the Emmy against two The Handmaid's Tale co-stars, Alexis Bledel and Ann Dowd, as well as Lena Headey (Game of Thrones), Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger Things), Thandie Newton (Westworld) and Vanessa Kirby (The Crown).

The Handmaid's Tale was one of the big winners with 20 nominations overall.

You can catch The Handmaid's Tale on SBS On Demand.