Cannes Film Festival 2013

Emmy Nomination Preview 2009 - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy

Can Jean Smart win again? Is this Kristin Chenoweth's year? Is Tracey Ullman cheating?

Jean Smart of 'Samantha Who?'

Jean Smart of 'Samantha Who?'

Jean Smart, "Samantha Who?"

Nomination Status: Defending champion

Bottom Line: We'd forgotten that Jean Smart was last year's Emmy winner in this unpredictable category. When we remembered, though, we weren't surprised or disappointed. Smart has been nominated for six Emmys, winning thrice and that's because few performers can do more with less. She comes in on "Samantha Who?" makes you laugh twice, smile once and then she's gone. That's efficient. Of course, "Samantha Who?" went from buzz-worthy comedy to cancelled in near-record time. Will Smart follow the Jaime Pressly path of winning one year and not being nominated the next?

Photo Credit: ABC

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    Jordo

    Oh man, I was just itching to hit reply and start typing "Lizzy Caplan!" before I clicked on #15. Great choices. Kaplan, Olson, Krakowski, and Fischer are my hopefuls out of this bunch.

    June 20, 2009 at 1:47AM EST Reply to Comment
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    doggiedaddy

    it's jane lynce who should rec the nod for this show. her burned out drugy with a heart of gold and morals of a hookeer was ... mind blowing dude

    July 11, 2009 at 5:43PM EST Reply to Comment
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    doggiedaddy

    more jane at
    http://television.aol.com/celebs/jane-lynch/1382401/main

    July 11, 2009 at 5:44PM EST Reply to Comment