With television seasons now prone to span 10 episodes instead of 22, actors are finding time to lead multiple series. Steve Carell (“Space Force”) contends to be the first to be nominated for leading both a comedy and a drama in the same Emmy cycle, while his “The Morning Show” co-lead Reese Witherspoon (“Big Little Lies”) contends to be the first to be nominated for three lead Emmys in the same year. Her “Little Fires Everywhere” co-lead Kerry Washington (“American Son”) contends to be the first to be nominated against herself in a lead category — Best Movie/Limited Actress in this case. Scroll through our gallery below of the 11 who have been nominated for two leading performances at the same Emmys.
Other awards hopefuls with multiple leading performances in contention include Viola Davis (“How to Get Away with Murder” and “Live in Front of a Studio Audience”), Octavia Spencer (“Self Made” and...
Other awards hopefuls with multiple leading performances in contention include Viola Davis (“How to Get Away with Murder” and “Live in Front of a Studio Audience”), Octavia Spencer (“Self Made” and...
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- Gold Derby
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