Jahnel Curfman receives fourth Emmy nomination for stunt coordination

Stunt performer and coordinator Jahnel Curfman has received her fourth Emmy nomination, specifically for Outstanding Stunt Coordination for Drama Programming for her work on ‘Stranger Things’.

Curfman’s career transitioned from competitive gymnastics and professional dance to major film and television productions, including ‘Avatar’, ‘Cobra Kai’, and the ‘Jumanji’ franchise. Her work includes stunt-doubling for various high-profile actresses.

Her nomination highlights ongoing gender disparities within the Hollywood stunt industry. Data from SAG-AFTRA indicates that women are significantly underrepresented, with only approximately 22% of the 4,636 stunt workers surveyed identifying as female.