Emmy Predictions 2026 - Who Will and Should Win for Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie?

The nominations have been announced for The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards. So now, it's time to speculate on which nominees will and should win in each major category. Next up for analysis is Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.

The Nominees Ranked By Which Should Win:

1. Carey Mulligan for Netflix's Beef
2. Claire Danes for Netflix's The Beast in Me
3. Sarah Snook for Peacock's All Her Fault
4. Sarah Pidgeon for FX's Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette
5. Sally Field for Netflix's Remarkably Bright Creatures

The Nominees Ranked by Which Will Win:

1. Carey Mulligan for Netflix's Beef
2. Sarah Snook for Peacock's All Her Fault
3. Sally Field for Netflix's Remarkably Bright Creatures
4. Sarah Pidgeon for FX's Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette
5. Claire Danes for Netflix's The Beast in Me

The ceremony in which the winners of The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will be revealed will air Monday, September 14 at 8/7c. on NBC and Peacock hosted by Emmy Award winner Mariska Hargitay (Law & Order: SVU). Technical awards will be announced during the Creative Arts ceremonies on September 5 and 6.