Emmys: Supporting Actress (Comedy) — Hannah Einbinder Defends Her Crown Against ‘Widow’s Bay’
Variety’s latest Emmy predictions place Hannah Einbinder, last year’s supporting comedy actress winner for “Hacks”, in a close contest against contenders from Apple TV’s “Widow’s Bay” and other acclaimed comedies. The outcome may depend heavily on the episodes submitted to voters, with Einbinder’s finale episode designed to showcase her central relationship with Jean Smart’s Deborah.
The nominees include first-timers Dale Dickey and Kate O’Flynn of “Widow’s Bay”, whose shared success could divide votes, alongside Michelle Pfeiffer, Janelle James, Megan Stalter and Jessica Williams. Final voting runs from 17 to 26 August, before the Creative Arts Awards on 5–6 September and the main Emmy ceremony on 14 September on NBC.
- Einbinder faces a tight race to retain her Emmy.
- “Widow’s Bay” has two first-time nominees.
- Emmy voting closes on 26 August.
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The Emmy Awards are major US television prizes, voted for by members of the Television Academy. The supporting actress in a comedy category recognises performers in significant secondary roles in comedy series.
Hannah Einbinder plays Ava Daniels in Hacks, a comedy about the working relationship between a veteran comedian, played by Jean Smart, and a younger writer. The category can include established actors and newcomers, with voters judging performances from specific episodes submitted by each programme.
Widow’s Bay is represented by Dale Dickey and Kate O’Flynn, meaning two performers from the same show are competing in the same category. When more than one actor from a programme is nominated, their support may be spread among voters, while the choice of submitted episode can help show the range and importance of a performance.