Two past winners compete against four challengers with varying degrees of Emmy history. The main question hovering over this entire category is just how much of a lock Jean Smart is, and if there is possibly anyone who can beat her to what would be a fifth overall Emmy win and second in a row for Hacks.
The untried contenders are Elle Fanning and Quinta Brunson, the latter possibly in the same boat as Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who knocked it out of the park winning four Emmys for Fleabag, including this one.
Can Abbott Elementary’s star/creator/writer Brunson achieve a similar feat?Rachel Brosnahan, The Marvelous Mrs.
MaiselShe started her Emmy history with a Guest Actress nom for House of Cards in 2015, but it has been steady-as-they-go ever since she won for Mrs.
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