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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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