Cooper Koch, who played Erik Menendez on Netflix's Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, earned his first-ever nomination at the 2025 Emmy Awards.Sign up for the Out Newsletter to keep up with what's new in LGBTQ+ culture and entertainment delivered three times a week straight (well) to your inbox!The 28-year-old actor, whose birthday is tomorrow, was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. It's safe to say that celebrations can start early this year.Ryan Murphy's Monsters series for Netflix centered on the Menendez brothers was nominated in 11 categories overall:Outstanding Casting For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or MovieOutstanding Period CostumesOutstanding Picture Editing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or MovieOutstanding Period Or Fantasy/Sci-Fi HairstylingOutstanding Period Or Fantasy/Sci-Fi Makeup (Non-Prosthetic)Outstanding Music Composition For A Limited Or Anthology Series, Movie Or Special (Original Dramatic Score)Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or MovieOutstanding Supporting Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or MovieOutstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or MovieOutstanding Limited Or Anthology SeriesOutstanding Sound Mixing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or MovieMonsters: The Lyle and Erik Menndez Story is streaming on Netflix.