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Who Could Win This Year's Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Who Could Win This Year's Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Aug 28, 2026 - 03:15
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Emmys 2026 Poll: Who Should Win For Supporting Actress In A Comedy?
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  • This year's Emmy Awards are just around the corner, with the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series category being one of th
  • So when the Emmys are handed out on Monday, September 14, at 8/7c on NBC, which of these seven women would you most like to see take ho
  • It's time to fill out your ballot: Vote for your favorite in the poll below, then hit the comments to defend your pick.

This year's Emmy Awards are just around the corner, with the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series category being one of the most competitive ones. Who will take home the trophy?

So when the Emmys are handed out on Monday, September 14, at 8/7c on NBC, which of these seven women would you most like to see take home the trophy? For related coverage, explore our detailed analysis on Technology and Digital Systems.

Emmys 2026 Poll Details and Timeline

It's time to fill out your ballot: Vote for your favorite in the poll below, then hit the comments to defend your pick.

"Hacks" has a pair of cast members in the running to win this year's Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, including the reigning champ. But could a citizen from "Widow's Bay" step up to claim the prize instead?

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HBO Max's "Hacks" snapped up two of the seven slots in this category for its fifth and final season, led Her "Hacks" co-star Megan Stalter, aka chaotic assistant Kayla Schaeffer, notched her first career nod, as well, this year.

Emmys 2026 Poll Next Steps and Impact

Two more nominees are returning from last year's field, too: Janelle James, celebrating her fifth straight nod for her work as outrageous principal Ava Coleman on ABC's "Abbott Elementary"; and Jessica Williams, earning her third nomination for playing therapist Ga" (Neither James nor Williams has won an Emmy yet, though.) There is some new blood in the category, however, starting with two performers from Apple TV's "Widow's Bay" who are enjoying their first career nominations: Kate O'Flynn, who dazzled us as oddball receptionist Patricia; and TV veteran Dale Dickey, for her hilarious work as cynical city worker Rosemary. Michelle Pfeiffer, meanwhile, might be a familiar face, but she received the first Emmy nod of her career for a comedy role for playing mom Shyanne on Apple TV's "Margo's Got Money Troubles." (She was previously nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie in 2017 for the HBO movie "The Wizard of Lies.") So when the Emmys are handed out on Monday, September 14, at 8/7c on NBC, which of these seven women would you most like to see take home the trophy?

It's time to fill out your ballot: Vote for your favorite in the poll below, then hit the comments to defend your pick.

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So when the Emmys are handed out on Monday, September 14, at 8/7c on NBC, which of these seven women would you most like to see take home the trophy?

Who will take home the trophy?

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