Emmy Predictions 2024 - Who Will and Should Win for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series?

The nominations have been announced for The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards. So now, it's time to speculate on which nominees will and should win in each major category. Next up for analysis is Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.

The Nominees Ranked By Which Should Win:

1. Ayo Edebiri for FX's The Bear - "Sundae"
2. Jean Smart for Max's Hacks - "Yes, And"
3. Quinta Brunson for ABC's Abbott Elementary - "Party"
4. Selena Gomez for Hulu's Only Murders in the Building - "Ghost Light"
5. Maya Rudolph for AppleTV+'s Loot - "Space for Everyone"
6. Kristen Wiig for AppleTV+'s Palm Royale - "Maxine Throws a Party"

The Nominees Ranked by Which Will Win:

1. Jean Smart for Max's Hacks - "Yes, And"
2. Quinta Brunson for ABC's Abbott Elementary - "Party"
3. Ayo Edebiri for FX's The Bear - "Sundae"
4. Kristen Wiig for AppleTV+'s Palm Royale - "Maxine Throws a Party"
5. Maya Rudolph for AppleTV+'s Loot - "Space for Everyone"
6. Selena Gomez for Hulu's Only Murders in the Building - "Ghost Light"

The ceremony in which the winners of The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards will be revealed will air Sunday, September 15 at 8/7c. on ABC hosted by Eugene and Dan Levy.