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UPDATED: June 8, 2023
2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Weekly Commentary: "Wednesday" star Jenna Ortega is the breakout actress of the year. As seen in her Variety Studio Actors on Actors conversation, she's the type of talent that could have a long career and will continue to surprise the audience. That's why she's among the top contenders for lead comedy actress, which at 20, would make her the youngest Latina actress ever nominated.
She's not only Latina in this race, as Selena Gomez is looking to receive a make up nom following her snub for the first season of Hulu's "Only Murders in the Building."
It could be the first time two Latinas have been recognized in the same acting category and only the third occurrence in any acting category. Only two Latina actresses have ever been nominated in the lead comedy actress category in Emmy history - Rita Moreno ("9 to 5" in 1983) and America Ferrera ("Ugly Betty" in 2007 and 2008). Ferrera is the only winner for her first season.
Gomez, a superstar on the mystery romp, was omitted from the category last year but is even better in the second season. And Ortega's star has skyrocketed with viral moments and dance crazes from the "Addams Family" spinoff.
While her brutally honest interviews about editing "Wednesday" scripts could put some voters off, there's no denying she's the breakout of the year. Her appearance in the box office smash "Scream 6" may also make her an easy selection for not-so-media plugged-in voters.
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Emmy Nominations voting runs from June 15-26. The Primetime Emmy nominations will be announced on July 12. Check back every Thursday for the latest updates. All information is preliminary and is subject to change.
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2022 category winner: Jean Smart - "Hacks" (HBO) - Season 2
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The Primetime Emmy Awards, better known as the Emmys, are given out by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS). Since 1949, the awards have recognized excellence in American primetime television programming. They are divided into three classes - Primetime Emmy Awards, the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards (honors artisan achievements), and the Primetime Engineering Emmy Awards (recognizes significant engineering and technological contributions). The typical eligibility period is between June 1 and May 31 of any given year. The Television Academy comprises over 25,000 members, representing 30 professional peer groups, including performers, directors, producers, art directors, artisans, and executives.
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