The 2026 Emmy Awards are celebrating the best performances on television tonight. The Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series category features some of the year’s most acclaimed stars. With another competitive group of nominees up for the award, find out who took home the hardware in 2026.
Find the full list of nominees for the 2026 Emmys here.
2026 Emmys Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series Nominees
- Carrie Coon as Bertha Russell, The Gilded Age (HBO)
- Chase Infiniti as Agnes MacKenzie, The Testaments (Hulu)
- Keri Russell as Katherine “Kate” Wyler, The Diplomat (Netflix)
- Rhea Seehorn as Carol Sturka, Pluribus (Apple TV)
- Zendaya as Rue Bennett, Euphoria (HBO)
Who won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series at the 2026 Emmys?
Rhea Seehorn won the 2026 Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Carol Sturka in Apple TV’s Pluribus. This is Rhea Seehorn’s first Primetime Emmy win, after years of coming up short for her performance in Better Call Saul.
