Emmy Predictions: Lead Actress (Comedy) — Is Jean Smart Set for Another Statue for ‘Hacks?’
variety.comVariety 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. Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Commentary (Updated April 3, 2025): A mix of returning champions, rising stars, and genre-bending newcomers occupy the lead comedy actress race.
Again, Jean Smart leads the pack, who could potentially earn her sixth Emmy overall, and fourth for her role as Las Vegas stand-up diva Deborah Vance in HBO/Max’s fourth season of “Hacks,” which drops on April 10.
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