Emmy Nomination Preview 2010 - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama
Cherry Jones won't repeat, so will a 'Grey's Anatomy' or 'Mad Men' co-star top the field?
Chandra Wilson of 'Grey's Anatomy'
Chandra Wilson, "Grey's Anatomy"
Nomination Status: Longtime nominee is now a favorite
In Her Favor: Go back and watch the "Grey's Anatomy" finale and then come back and tell us that this isn't Chandra Wilson's year. She's been nominated each of the past four years, but never before as Shondra Rhimes felt so free to use her show's not-so-secret weapon. Dr. Bailey to a flashback this season, she got to have sex this season and, in the finale, she got to have one of TV's all-time classic freak-outs. With last year's winner, Cherry Jones, inexplicably removing her name from contention, Wilson is this year's supporting actress to beat.
Working Against Her: We probably take the "Grey's Anatomy" actresses a little bit for granted and as deserving as both Wilson and Sandra Oh certainly are, maybe voters will be looking for something shiny and new? Yeah, we don't see that happening either.
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June 14, 2010 at 3:58PM EST Reply to CommentCalista Flockhart? HELL, NO! And this is coming from someone who never misses an episode of B&S.
Steve
June 14, 2010 at 4:17PM EST Reply to CommentChristina Hendricks "designated bombshell and magazine coverbabe" of 'Mad Men'? What about January Jones? She's got a GQ photo spread and 'SNL' hosting gig under her belt.
LJA January Jones would submit herself in the leading actress category, this is supporting actress.
June 14, 2010 at 4:39PM ESTJohn
June 14, 2010 at 4:20PM EST Reply to CommentI think Mae Whitman (the best thing about Parenthood) and Jurnee Smollett deserved metions. You they have not a chance in hell of getting nominated, but they should have gotten a shout-out.
My personal list would be:
1. Christina Hendricks
2. Khandi Alexander
3. Elizabeth Moss
4. Jennifer Carpenter
5. Mae Whitman
6. Michelle Forbes
Rikochet Rabbit
June 14, 2010 at 4:32PM EST Reply to CommentThey like this
June 14, 2010 at 4:33PM EST Reply to CommentThanks for recognizing the awesomeness of Maggie Siff and Khandi Alexander! Two of the most rockin' actresses on TV! Why don't these 2 get more kudos? Politics, I say!
Mercury318
June 14, 2010 at 6:43PM EST Reply to CommentGreat list. Though I'm sad to see you missed out on Sara Ramirez for you Grey's Anatomy block. Strong support every year. Not flash but simply fantastic. Also surprised to see Oh submitted for supporting and not Lead. She carried the show this year.
Absolutely amazing line up of actresses this year.
forg
June 14, 2010 at 7:56PM EST Reply to CommentI hope Sandra Oh wins, I've lost interest with Grey's Anatomy over the years but she is still consistently good at it but I'm afraid Oh will be one of those consistent nominee and loser until the show ends
Sophia
June 14, 2010 at 10:52PM EST Reply to CommentYou've clearly not been watching Parenthood if you think that Aimee Teegarden is the most realistically depicted teen. That's no dis on her, as she does an outstanding job as well, but that crown has been usurped by Mae Whitman for this year. Neither of them will get nominated, but it's a shame that only one of them was deemed worthy to be mentioned by you.
tigger500
June 15, 2010 at 12:09PM EST Reply to CommentJulie Benz is crazy talented (her Darla was magnificent), but Rita's a thankless role.
tigger500
June 15, 2010 at 12:11PM EST Reply to CommentShouldn't Morena be lead actress?
sam
June 15, 2010 at 2:04PM EST Reply to CommentWhere's Yunjin Kim?!!! She should be high u on this list! She was excellent as Sun Kwon in Lost this year.
carol
June 15, 2010 at 6:24PM EST Reply to Commenti thought she was great, but agree, some of the writing left something to be desired. Hope she gets a nom!
User
June 18, 2010 at 12:50PM EST Reply to CommentSara Ramirez did great work in the Season 6 premiere, Episode 5 - Invasion and has consistently delivered. she also did great comidic work. If the Emmy people are looking for shiny and new actresses for grey's, she deserves a nod. Wilson and Oh in my view would be solely getting a nod for the past season 5. Season 6 saw other actresses on the show taking the spotlight.
GMJ
June 29, 2010 at 1:21PM EST Reply to CommentFYI: The 2000 mini-series "The Corner" received four Emmy nominations, winning three major awards (Mini-series, writing and directing [Charles S. Dutton]). Sadly, Khandi Alexander was never nominated for her performance. Even after 10 years, I still feel she was robbed.