So here we are with the 2nd part of my Emmy Wish List. Remember this is my wish list, so these are the actresses who I would like to see get recognized for their work this year.Here we go with who I think should get nominations in the Best Supporting Actress categories.
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Jane Lynch - 'Glee' - This should be a slam dunk. Lynch's performance as Sue Sylvester has been the best comedic performance on TV this season. No doubt she gets nominated and will probably win.
Julie Bowen & Sofia Vergara - 'Modern Family' - This seasons best new comedy, and probably best comedy overall boasted two great performances. Julie Bowen's portrayal of Claire Dunphy is understated and very funny. She more than holds her own among a cast of scene stealers. Vergara is definitely the funniest of the supporting women on this series, and shows great comic timing in her role as Gloria. This should also be a no-brainer. The funniest actress from the funniest series on TV.
Yvonne Strahovski - 'Chuck' - Yvonne Strahovski is in a good position. Even though she will be most likely be considered in the Supporting category, she is the lead actress on 'Chuck.' She also gets to do what other actresses in this category do not get to do. That is show her versatility in playing a role that is dramatic, silly, and romantic.
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
There are way to many in this category to name. This has really been a great year for dramatic actresses on TV.
Annie Wersching - '24' - As agent Renee Walker, Wersching played it all this season. She played the agent with a tortured past who was forced to relive it. Then she played a romantic side and finally her stunning death scene. It was really a tour de force for Wersching this season.
Lauren Graham - 'Parenthood' - Another very good actress from a series with a great cast. Graham more than holds her own among a fine ensemble. This role of Sarah was vacated by Maura Tierney after the first episodes were filmed and Graham stepped in, and the episodes were reshot. This was a tough position for any actress to be in and she shined.
Evangeline Lilly - 'Lost' - The finest drama on TV for the past 6 years has been 'Lost.' Lilly has long been ignored by the academy and this will be her last chance for a nomination. Her performance this season as Kate was probably not as good as in recent years, but she deserves to recognized for her fine work on this amazing show.
There really are more actresses in this category that should be reognized. Rose Byrne from 'Damages' and Lisa Edelstein from 'House' to name a couple.
Next time I'll cover Best Actor.
Annie Wersching was amazing on 24 this season. I would love to see her recognized. Jane Lynch has the comedy category wrapped up.
ReplyDeleteLove Lauren Graham and Parenthood!
ReplyDeleteI should add that Lauren Graham will probably be considered in the Lead Actress category. But since this was my wish list, I think she would have a much better shot in the Supporting Actress category, so that's where I named her. It could go either way. She is clearly a supporting player, but she is the lead actress on the show.
ReplyDeleteJust seeing this now, it's a shame that Annie didn't get nominated for an Emmy. She was definitely the strongest part of Season 8 IMO.
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