'The Pitt' actress Brittany Allen on betting on herself and earning an Emmy nomination

By — Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett By — Azhar Merchant Azhar Merchant Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/the-pitt-actress-brittany-allen-on-betting-on-herself-and-earning-an-emmy-nomination Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio For working actors, even a standout role on a hit show doesn’t guarantee recognition. After HBO chose not to submit Brittany Allen for Emmy consideration for her guest role on “The Pitt,” she took matters into her own hands by submitting herself. The bet paid off, and she’s now an Emmy nominee. Allen joined Geoff Bennett to discuss her story about the power of persistence and betting on yourself. Listen to this Segment By — Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett is co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour, where he brings incisive reporting and sharp analysis to the political and cultural forces shaping American life. @GeoffRBennett By — Azhar Merchant Azhar Merchant Azhar Merchant is Associate Producer for National Affairs. @AzharMerchant_