Emmy Predictions - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series

Here are the NBP staff predictions for Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series. For an overview of all awards predictions, visit our Emmy Predictions page.

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Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series – NBP Staff

	Matt Neglia
1	Sarah Snook, "Succession" (HBO)
2	Melanie Lynskey, "Yellowjackets" (Showtime)
3	Bella Ramsey, "The Last of Us" (HBO)
4	Keri Russell, "The Diplomat" (Netflix)
5	Sharon Horgan, "Bad Sisters" (Apple TV+)
6	Elisabeth Moss, "The Handmaid’s Tale" (Hulu)

	Alyssa Christian
1	Sarah Snook, "Succession" (HBO)
2	Melanie Lynskey, "Yellowjackets" (Showtime)
3	Bella Ramsey, "The Last of Us" (HBO)
4	Elisabeth Moss, "The Handmaid’s Tale" (Hulu)
5	Keri Russell, "The Diplomat" (Netflix)
6	Sharon Horgan, "Bad Sisters" (Apple TV+)

	Nadia Dalimonte
1	Sarah Snook, "Succession" (HBO)
2	Melanie Lynskey, "Yellowjackets" (Showtime)
3	Bella Ramsey, "The Last of Us" (HBO)
4	Keri Russell, "The Diplomat" (Netflix)
5	Sharon Horgan, "Bad Sisters" (Apple TV+)
6	Elisabeth Moss, "The Handmaid’s Tale" (Hulu)

	Daniel Howat
1	Sarah Snook, "Succession" (HBO)
2	Melanie Lynskey, "Yellowjackets" (Showtime)
3	Bella Ramsey, "The Last of Us" (HBO)
4	Keri Russell, "The Diplomat" (Netflix)
5	Elisabeth Moss, "The Handmaid’s Tale" (Hulu)
6	Sharon Horgan, "Bad Sisters" (Apple TV+)

	Giovanni Lago
1	Sarah Snook, "Succession" (HBO)
2	Melanie Lynskey, "Yellowjackets" (Showtime)
3	Bella Ramsey, "The Last of Us" (HBO)
4	Elisabeth Moss, "The Handmaid’s Tale" (Hulu)
5	Sharon Horgan, "Bad Sisters" (Apple TV+)
6	Keri Russell, "The Diplomat" (Netflix)

	Will Mavity
1	Sarah Snook, "Succession" (HBO)
2	Melanie Lynskey, "Yellowjackets" (Showtime)
3	Bella Ramsey, "The Last of Us" (HBO)
4	Keri Russell, "The Diplomat" (Netflix)
5	Sharon Horgan, "Bad Sisters" (Apple TV+)
6	Elisabeth Moss, "The Handmaid’s Tale" (Hulu)

	Tom O'Brien
1	Sarah Snook, "Succession" (HBO)
2	Melanie Lynskey, "Yellowjackets" (Showtime)
3	Bella Ramsey, "The Last of Us" (HBO)
4	Keri Russell, "The Diplomat" (Netflix)
5	Sharon Horgan, "Bad Sisters" (Apple TV+)
6	Elisabeth Moss, "The Handmaid’s Tale" (Hulu)

	Ema Sasic
1	Sarah Snook, "Succession" (HBO)
2	Melanie Lynskey, "Yellowjackets" (Showtime)
3	Bella Ramsey, "The Last of Us" (HBO)
4	Sharon Horgan, "Bad Sisters" (Apple TV+)
5	Keri Russell, "The Diplomat" (Netflix)
6	Elisabeth Moss, "The Handmaid’s Tale" (Hulu)

	Isaiah Washington
1	Sarah Snook, "Succession" (HBO)
2	Melanie Lynskey, "Yellowjackets" (Showtime)
3	Bella Ramsey, "The Last of Us" (HBO)
4	Keri Russell, "The Diplomat" (Netflix)
5	Sharon Horgan, "Bad Sisters" (Apple TV+)
6	Elisabeth Moss, "The Handmaid’s Tale" (Hulu)

Emmy Predictions – Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series – NBP Staff