Before Emmy ballots were released to the public on June 10 we knew “Game of Thrones” had submitted Lena Headey, Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner for Best Drama Supporting Actress consideration, but it turns out Gwendoline Christie is on the ballot too for her fan-favorite role as Brienne of Tarth. I think there’s a strong chance all four women will make the cut, which would be historic in two different ways.
For starters, no drama series has ever had that many supporting actresses nominated in a single year. Lots of shows have gotten three, though, including “Lou Grant,” “L.A. Law,” “The Practice,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “The Handmaid’s Tale” just last year, to name a few. Even “Game of Thrones” pulled that off in 2016 when Headey, Williams and Emilia Clarke earned bids in that contest. But no drama has ever gotten four.
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For starters, no drama series has ever had that many supporting actresses nominated in a single year. Lots of shows have gotten three, though, including “Lou Grant,” “L.A. Law,” “The Practice,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “The Handmaid’s Tale” just last year, to name a few. Even “Game of Thrones” pulled that off in 2016 when Headey, Williams and Emilia Clarke earned bids in that contest. But no drama has ever gotten four.
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- 6/16/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
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