60th Annual Primetime Emmy Predictions
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Nominees: Tina Fey, 30 Rock; Christina Applegate, Samantha Who?; Julia Louis-Dreyfus, The New Adventures of Old Christine; America Ferrera, Ugly Betty; Mary-Louise Parker, Weeds
Should Win; Will Win: Julia Louis-Dreyfus; Tina Fey
It’s a stretch, in my opinion, to say that Applegate should and/or will win, but a lot of voters will disagree, and Applegate’s recent battle with breast cancer might also have an impact on voters (yes, they’re human beings!)--so don’t be totally surprised to see her accepting this award Sunday night. Still, the smart money’s on Fey to win her first leading-lady Emmy for a performance that has improved tremendously from season one. But she’ll face some competition from one of Emmy’s faves, Louis-Dreyfus, who might even be more deserving because there’s no Alec Baldwin on her show!
