It goes with out saying, that Emmy’s Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series class could have some new blood this 12 months. Sure, we anticipate former winner and multi-nominee Elisabeth Moss to return for “The Handmaid’s Tale” and Melanie Lynskey ought to repeat for “Yellowjackets.” Beyond these two, nonetheless, it’s probably 4 new contenders enter the combo together with Bella Ramsey of “The Last of Us.”
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If you’re counting, and we hope you might be, which means three of the six nominee slots are left. And, properly, it’s form of a free for all at that time. “House of the Dragon’s” Emma D’Arcy? I imply, positive? “Bad Sisters” star Susan Hogan? The present has its followers! Juliette Lewis from “Yellowjackets”? Why not! Helen Mirren for “1923”? Hey, she’s a legend and has already received 4 Emmys beforehand. Maybe that’s sufficient. Imelda Staunton for “The Crown”? Listen, we didn’t love her interpretation of Queen Elizabeth II, however perhaps Emmy voters did. Hilary Swank for “Alaska Daily”? It could be a random and more and more uncommon community nomination, but when she campaigns…it may occur?
Beyond these contenders virtually something is feasible. Christine Baranski may lastly get in for the ultimate season of “The Good Fight.” Angela Bassett would possibly flip that Oscar love into Emmy recognition for “9-1-1.” Kelly Reilly may get “Yellowstone” on the board. And, even Keri Russell, a three-time nominee on this class, may sneak in for Netflix’s “The Diplomat.” Or perhaps not. [Posted April 7, 2022]
Likely
Melanie Lynskey, “Yellowjackets”
Elizabeth Moss, “The Handmaid’s Tale”
Bella Ramsey, “The Last of Us”
Almost There
Emma D’Arcy, “House of the Dragon”
Sharon Hogan, “Bad Sisters”
Juliette Lewis, “Yellowjackets”
Helen Mirren, “1923”
Imelda Staunton, “The Crown”
Hilary Swank, “Alaska Daily”
Longshots
Christine Baranski, “The Good Fight”
Angela Bassett, “9-1-1”
Betty Gilpin, “Mrs. Davis”
Kelly Reilly, “Yellowstone”
Keri Russell, “The Diplomat”