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Emmy Predictions: Lead Actress (Drama) — Kathy Bates Out Front for Network TV; Keri Russell and Nicola Coughlan Give Netflix Awards Boost
2025 Emmys Lead Actress Drama Predictions include Kathy Bates, Bella Ramsey, Keri Russell, Britt Lower, Elisabeth Moss and Nicola Coughlan.
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series Commentary (Updated March 28, 2025): Kathy Bates has returned triumphantly to network television with her role in “Matlock.’ She delivers a masterclass in gravitas and wit that reminds audiences why she’s one of our most beloved veterans. Russell’s streamer sister Nicola Coughlan, who broke out from the ensemble of “Bridgerton,” delivers a standout season that’s refreshingly complex, pushing the boundaries of what a period drama lead can be. Elisabeth Moss returns with the final season of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” a performance that remains unflinching and timely as the series heads toward its endgame.
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