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UPDATED: June 8, 2023

2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

Weekly Commentary: “Wednesday” star Jenna Ortega is the breakout actress of the year. As seen in her Variety Studio Actors on Actors conversation, she’s the type of talent that could have a long career and will continue to surprise the audience. That’s why she’s among the top contenders for lead comedy actress, which at 20, would make her the youngest Latina actress ever nominated.

She’s not only Latina in this race, as Selena Gomez is looking to receive a make up nom following her snub for the first season of Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building.”

It could be the first time two Latinas have been recognized in the same acting category and only the third occurrence in any acting category. Only two Latina actresses have ever been nominated in the lead comedy actress category in Emmy history — Rita Moreno (“9 to 5” in 1983) and America Ferrera (“Ugly Betty” in 2007 and 2008). Ferrera is the only winner for her first season.

Gomez, a superstar on the mystery romp, was omitted from the category last year but is even better in the second season. And Ortega’s star has skyrocketed with viral moments and dance crazes from the “Addams Family” spinoff.

While her brutally honest interviews about editing “Wednesday” scripts could put some voters off, there’s no denying she’s the breakout of the year. Her appearance in the box office smash “Scream 6” may also make her an easy selection for not-so-media plugged-in voters.

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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:

1. Quinta Brunson — “Abbott Elementary” (ABC)

2. Rachel Brosnahan — “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (Prime Video)

3. Jenna Ortega — “Wednesday” (Netflix)

4. Natasha Lyonne — “Poker Face” (Peacock)

5. Christina Applegate — “Dead to Me” (Netflix)

6. Selena Gomez — “Only Murders in the Building” (Hulu)

Next in Line

1. Bridget Everett — “Somebody Somewhere” (HBO)

2. Elle Fanning — “The Great” (Hulu)

3. Linda Cardellini — “Dead to Me” (Netflix)

4. Robin Thede — “A Black Lady Sketch Show” (HBO)

Other Top-Tier Possibilities

1. Kerry Washington — “Unprisoned” (Hulu)

2. Amy Schumer — “Inside Amy Schumer” (Paramount+)

3. Natasia Demtriou — “What We Do in the Shadows” (FX)

4. Tatiana Maslany — “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law” (Disney+)

5. Maya Rudolph — “Loot” (Apple TV+)

6. Ana Gasteyer — “American Auto” (Peacock)

7. Heléne Yorke — “The Other Two” (HBO)

8. Cecily Strong — “Schmigadoon!” (Apple TV+)

9. Devery Jacobs — “Reservation Dogs” (FX)

10. Rose McIver — “Ghosts” (CBS)

All Eligible Titles (Alphabetized by Network)**

• Quinta Brunson — “Abbott Elementary” (ABC)

• Sara Gilbert — “The Conners” (ABC)

• Wendi McLendon-Covey — “The Goldbergs” (ABC)

• Caitlin McGee — “Home Economics” (ABC)

• Maya Rudolph — “Loot” (Apple TV+)

• Charlotte Nicdao — “Mythic Quest” (Apple TV+)

• Rose Byrne — “Physical” (Apple TV+)

• Cecily Strong — “Schmigadoon!” (Apple TV+)

• Folake Olowofoyeku — “Bob Hearts Abishola” (CBS)

• Rose McIver — “Ghosts” (CBS)

• Ginger Gonzaga — “True Lies” (CBS)

• Awkwafina — “Nora From Queens” (Comedy Central)

• Tatiana Maslany — “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law” (Disney+)

• Mayim Bialik — “Call Me Kat” (Fox)

• Yara Shahidi — “Grown-ish” (Freeform)

• Martha Plimpton — “Sprung” (Freevee)

• Devery Jacobs — “Reservation Dogs” (FX)

• Natasia Demetriou — “What We Do in the Shadows” (FX)

• Robin Thede — “A Black Lady Sketch Show” (HBO)

• Sarah Lancashire — “Julia” (HBO)

• Heléne Yorke — “The Other Two” (HBO)

• Bridget Everett — “Somebody Somewhere” (HBO)

• Elle Fanning — “The Great” (Hulu)

• Hilary Duff — “How I Met Your Father” (Hulu)

• Selena Gomez — “Only Murders in the Building” (Hulu)

• Mae Whitman — “Up Here” (Hulu)

• Ana Gasteyer — “American Auto” (NBC)

• Mayan Lopez — “Lopez vs. Lopez” (NBC)

• Melissa Rauch — “Night Court” (NBC)

• Melissa Fumero — “Blockbuster” (Netflix)

• Christina Applegate — “Dead to Me” (Netflix)

• Linda Cardellini — “Dead to Me” (Netflix)

• Lily Collins — “Emily in Paris” (Netflix)

• Jenna Ortega — “Wednesday” (Netflix)

• Wendy Raquel Robinson — “The Game” (Paramount+)

• Marisa Davila — “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies” (Paramount+)

• Amy Schumer — “Inside Amy Schumer” (Paramount+)

• Natasha Lyonne — “Poker Face” (Peacock)

• Cristin Milioti — “The Resort” (Peacock)

• Meagan Good — “Harlem” (Prime Video)

• Chanté Adams — “A League of Their Own” (Prime Video)

• Abbi Jacobsen — “A League of Their Own” (Prime Video)

• Melia Kreiling — “Mammals” (Prime Video)

• Rachel Brosnahan — “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (Prime Video)

** This official list and category submission is not yet complete or confirmed and is subject to change.

2022 category winner: Jean Smart — “Hacks” (HBO) — Season 2

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 | OTHER CATEGORIES

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.

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