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UPDATED: June 8, 2023
2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or TV Movie
“Dead Ringers” sees Rachel Weisz play twin sisters Beverly and Elliot.
Courtesy of Prime Video
Weekly Commentary: Jessica Chastain could win a Tony Award for her performance in “A Doll’s House” (and/or as a producer in the best play revival category). This notoriety could give her a significant boost going into the first round of voting for her work in Showtime’s “George & Tammy.”
The Oscar winner of “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” still faces competition from notable names like Rachel Weisz (“Dead Ringers”), Emily Blunt (“The English”) and Kathryn Hahn (“Tiny Beautiful Things”)
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Emmy Nominations voting runs from June 15-26. The Primetime Emmy nominations will be announced on July 12. Check back every Thursday for the latest updates. All information is preliminary and is subject to change.
And the Predicted Nominees Are:
- Kathryn Hahn — “Tiny Beautiful Things” (Hulu)
- Ali Wong — “Beef” (Netflix)
- Lizzy Caplan — “Fleishman is in Trouble” (FX)
- Dominique Fishback — “Swarm” (Prime Video)
Other Top-Tier Possibilities
- Jennifer Garner — “The Last Thing He Told Me” (Apple TV+)
- Betty Gilpin — “Mrs. Davis” (Peacock)
- Sydney Sweeney — “Reality” (HBO)
- Vera Farmiga — “Five Days at Memorial” (Apple TV+)
- Amber Midthunder — “Prey” (Hulu)
- Alicia Vikander — “Irma Vep” (HBO)
- Bette Midler — “Hocus Pocus 2” (Disney+)
- Jennifer Lopez — “Shotgun Wedding” (Prime Video)
- Zoe Saldaña — “From Scratch” (Netflix)
- Maya Hawke — “Do Revenge” (Netflix)
All Eligible Titles (Alphabetized by Network)**
** This official list and category submission is not yet complete or confirmed and is subject to change.
2022 category winner: Amanda Seyfried, “The Dropout” (Hulu)
Emmy Awards Predictions Categories
DRAMA SERIES | COMEDY SERIES | LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES | TV MOVIE | LEAD ACTOR (DRAMA) | LEAD ACTOR (COMEDY) | LEAD ACTOR (LIMITED/TV MOVIE) | LEAD ACTRESS (DRAMA) | LEAD ACTRESS (COMEDY) | LEAD ACTRESS (LIMITED/TV MOVIE) | SUPPORTING ACTOR (DRAMA) | SUPPORTING ACTOR (COMEDY) | SUPPORTING ACTOR (LIMITED/TV MOVIE) | SUPPORTING ACTRESS (DRAMA) | SUPPORTING ACTRESS (COMEDY) | SUPPORTING ACTRESS (LIMITED/TV MOVIE) | TALK SERIES | SCRIPTED VARIETY | GAME SHOW | DIRECTING (DRAMA, COMEDY, LIMITED/TV MOVIE) | WRITING (DRAMA, COMEDY, LIMITED/TV MOVIE) | REALITY (COMPETITION, STRUCTURED, UNSTRUCTURED, HOST)
Creative Arts and Other Emmy Categories
GUEST ACTOR (DRAMA) | GUEST ACTRESS (DRAMA) | GUEST ACTOR (COMEDY) | GUEST ACTRESS (COMEDY) | VOICE-OVER | SHORT FORM | DOCUMENTARY | MUSIC | ANIMATED |
About the Primetime Emmy Awards
The Primetime Emmy Awards, better known as the Emmys, are given out by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS). Since 1949, the awards have recognized excellence in American primetime television programming. They are divided into three classes – Primetime Emmy Awards, the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards (honors artisan achievements), and the Primetime Engineering Emmy Awards (recognizes significant engineering and technological contributions). The typical eligibility period is between June 1 and May 31 of any given year. The Television Academy comprises over 25,000 members, representing 30 professional peer groups, including performers, directors, producers, art directors, artisans, and executives.