Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday.
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2024 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or TV Movie
Weekly Commentary (Updated: Aug. 12, 2024): Jodie Foster is the frontrunner to win her first Emmy award for her work in the anthology crime series “True Detective: Night Country,” especially with the show landing 19 nominations. However, there could be an upset pick lurking in the wings.
Sofia Vergara nabbed her first Emmy nomination as a leading actress for her role as Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco role in Netflix’s crime-thriller series “Griselda.” The historic nom makes her the first Colombian-born actress and second Latina actress nominated in the category for a limited series. This follows her four previous supporting comedy actress bids for her role as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett in ABC’s “Modern Family.” With multiple invites by the TV Academy, she’s yet to hear her name to make the walk to the Emmy stage, despite many pundits believing she should have won at least one statuette during her run. Could this be her year? Don’t be surprised if the star pulls it off.
The Creative Arts and Governors Gala ceremonies will occur over two nights on Sept. 7-8. The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards will air on ABC on Sunday, Sept. 15.
Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Primetime Emmy predictions in the major categories.
And the Predicted Nominees Are
Rank
Performer and Series
1
Jodie Foster — “True Detective: Night Country” (Max)
2
Sofía Vergara — “Griselda” (Netflix)
3
Juno Temple — “Fargo” (FX)
4
Brie Larson — “Lessons in Chemistry” (Apple TV+)
5
Naomi Watts — “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans” (FX)
Variety: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or TV Movie
The Primetime Emmy Awards, commonly known as the Emmys, are awarded by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS). Established in 1949, these celebrate outstanding achievements in American primetime television. The Emmys are categorized into three divisions: the Primetime Emmy Awards for performance and production excellence; the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards, recognizing achievements in artistry and craftsmanship; and the Primetime Engineering Emmy Awards, which honor significant engineering and technological advancements. The eligibility period typically extends from June 1 to May 31 each year. The Television Academy hosts the Emmys and has over 20,000 members across 30 professional peer groups, including performers, directors, producers, art directors, artisans and executives.
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