The 2019Emmy Awardsare upon us, and there are plenty of talented folks nominated for awards. There isoneslight problem:every single nomineefor Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series is hilarious, talented and deserves the win. Yeah, yeah, we know that not everyone gets a trophy, blah, blah, blah … but have youseenthese shows? Here, we make our case for an unprecedented six-way tie. And the nominees are…
CAUTION: Mild Spoilers Ahead
Rachel Brosnahanis nominated for her role as Midge Maisel inThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
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Brosnahan took home the Emmy last year for her role as fast-talking, hilarious and charismatic Midge. This year, she burst back onto the scene, continuing to charm the audience while also navigating the New York City dating scene (relatable, much?) and keep her secret. Brosnahan is nominated for her performance in episode five, “Midnight at the Concord.” In the episode, Midge performs a particularly vulgar stand-up set at a hotel, only to find outthat her father is in the audience.
If Brosnahan doesn’t win this time around for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy, we nominate her for OMG, How Is She Talking That FastandWearing That Dress?
Natasha Lyonneis nominated for her role as Nadia inRussian Doll.
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In conclusion, someone give Natasha Lyonne an Emmy for the way that she says cockroach (cock-a-roach)andfor best hair.
Christina Applegateis nominated for her role as Jen inDead to Me.
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Should shenottake home the prize, we nominate Applegate for Best Snark Ever. Seriously, it’s enviable.
Phoebe Waller-Bridgeis nominated for her role as Fleabag inFleabag.
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Waller-Bridge is only the second personeverto be nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Drama Series at the Emmys for her creation ofFleabagandKilling Eve. Aside from these incredible honors, Waller-Bridge is also is up for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and we aren’t surprised. She’s nominated for the first episode of the second season ofFleabag, in which her character (also called Fleabag) must sit through a horrendously awkward family dinner with a hot, swear-y priest. Waller-Bridge delivers her lines — both to her castmates and the camera — with a sharpness and authenticity that earned her a nom.
We take comfort in the fact that, if she doesn’t end up winning, she’ll end up with the Best Friend All of Us Want and Can’t Have award.
Catherine O’Harais nominated for her role as Moira Rose inSchitt’s Creek.
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We’re pretty confident that Moira Rose wouldstillgo up on stage at the Emmys to accept the award, even if she didn’t win. We think O’Hara should do the same.
Julia Louis-Dreyfusis nominated for her role as Selina Meyer inVeepfor the seventh time.
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She’s nominated for her final episode as Selina Meyer in the season seven finale. In the finale, Meyer finally realizes her dream of becoming the president, but only after throwing those she is closest to under the busandscheming to get there. In her final scenes, we see a full range of emotions from Louis-Dreyfus, who is no doubt gunning for one finalVeepEmmy — she has won six.
A Television Academy favorite (clearly!) maybe Louis-Dreyfus will share her other awards with her fellow nominees?
source: people.com
