Jean Smart holds a commanding 91.5% implied probability for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series at the 2026 Emmys, driven by her four consecutive prior wins as Deborah Vance on “Hacks” and the HBO Max series’ record-breaking 24 nominations for its final season. The show’s strong critical reception, consistent guild and critics’ recognition, and the academy’s tendency to honor standout performers on a beloved series’ swan song have solidified trader consensus around a potential historic sweep. While an upset remains possible if voters pivot toward Lisa Kudrow’s long-awaited “The Comeback” return or Elle Fanning’s buzz on “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” the combination of precedent, final-season momentum, and Smart’s dominant track record makes a fifth straight victory the market’s clear baseline expectation.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedEmmys 2026: Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series
Emmys 2026: Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series
Jean Smart – “Hacks” 91.5%
Elle Fanning – “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” 4.1%
Lisa Kudrow – “The Comeback” 3.8%
Ayo Edebiri – “The Bear” 1.5%
$28,075 Vol.
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Jean Smart – “Hacks”
91%
Elle Fanning – “Margo’s Got Money Troubles”
4%
Lisa Kudrow – “The Comeback”
4%
Ayo Edebiri – “The Bear”
2%
Quinta Brunson – “Abbott Elementary”
1%
Jean Smart – “Hacks” 91.5%
Elle Fanning – “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” 4.1%
Lisa Kudrow – “The Comeback” 3.8%
Ayo Edebiri – “The Bear” 1.5%
$28,075 Vol.
$28,075 Vol.
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Jean Smart – “Hacks”
$19,812 Vol.
91%
Elle Fanning – “Margo’s Got Money Troubles”
$2,433 Vol.
4%
Lisa Kudrow – “The Comeback”
$2,261 Vol.
4%
Ayo Edebiri – “The Bear”
$1,786 Vol.
2%
Quinta Brunson – “Abbott Elementary”
$1,782 Vol.
1%
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, given by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, honor the best in American prime time television programming aired between June 1, 2025, until May 31, 2026. The awards ceremony is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California
This market will resolve according to the person who wins the 2026 Emmy award for “Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series”.
If for any reason no winner is declared by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of overall cancellation or a tie for winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominee which comes first in alphabetical order.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Emmys, including data from their websites (e.g. https://theemmys.tv/, https://www.televisionacademy.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Jean Smart holds a commanding 91.5% implied probability for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series at the 2026 Emmys, driven by her four consecutive prior wins as Deborah Vance on “Hacks” and the HBO Max series’ record-breaking 24 nominations for its final season. The show’s strong critical reception, consistent guild and critics’ recognition, and the academy’s tendency to honor standout performers on a beloved series’ swan song have solidified trader consensus around a potential historic sweep. While an upset remains possible if voters pivot toward Lisa Kudrow’s long-awaited “The Comeback” return or Elle Fanning’s buzz on “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” the combination of precedent, final-season momentum, and Smart’s dominant track record makes a fifth straight victory the market’s clear baseline expectation.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, given by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, honor the best in American prime time television programming aired between June 1, 2025, until May 31, 2026. The awards ceremony is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California
This market will resolve according to the person who wins the 2026 Emmy award for “Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series”.
If for any reason no winner is declared by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of overall cancellation or a tie for winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominee which comes first in alphabetical order.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Emmys, including data from their websites (e.g. https://theemmys.tv/, https://www.televisionacademy.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve according to the person who wins the 2026 Emmy award for “Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series”.
If for any reason no winner is declared by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of overall cancellation or a tie for winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominee which comes first in alphabetical order.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Emmys, including data from their websites (e.g. https://theemmys.tv/, https://www.televisionacademy.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Market Opened: Jul 9, 2026, 9:03 PM ET
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0x69c47De9D...The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, given by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, honor the best in American prime time television programming aired between June 1, 2025, until May 31, 2026. The awards ceremony is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California
This market will resolve according to the person who wins the 2026 Emmy award for “Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series”.
If for any reason no winner is declared by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of overall cancellation or a tie for winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominee which comes first in alphabetical order.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Emmys, including data from their websites (e.g. https://theemmys.tv/, https://www.televisionacademy.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Jean Smart holds a commanding 91.5% implied probability for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series at the 2026 Emmys, driven by her four consecutive prior wins as Deborah Vance on “Hacks” and the HBO Max series’ record-breaking 24 nominations for its final season. The show’s strong critical reception, consistent guild and critics’ recognition, and the academy’s tendency to honor standout performers on a beloved series’ swan song have solidified trader consensus around a potential historic sweep. While an upset remains possible if voters pivot toward Lisa Kudrow’s long-awaited “The Comeback” return or Elle Fanning’s buzz on “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” the combination of precedent, final-season momentum, and Smart’s dominant track record makes a fifth straight victory the market’s clear baseline expectation.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, given by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, honor the best in American prime time television programming aired between June 1, 2025, until May 31, 2026. The awards ceremony is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California
This market will resolve according to the person who wins the 2026 Emmy award for “Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series”.
If for any reason no winner is declared by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of overall cancellation or a tie for winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominee which comes first in alphabetical order.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Emmys, including data from their websites (e.g. https://theemmys.tv/, https://www.televisionacademy.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve according to the person who wins the 2026 Emmy award for “Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series”.
If for any reason no winner is declared by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of overall cancellation or a tie for winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominee which comes first in alphabetical order.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Emmys, including data from their websites (e.g. https://theemmys.tv/, https://www.televisionacademy.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$28,075End Date
Sep 14, 2026Market Opened
Jul 9, 2026, 9:03 PM ETResolver
0x69c47De9D...Jean Smart holds a commanding 91.5% implied probability for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series at the 2026 Emmys, driven by her four consecutive prior wins as Deborah Vance on “Hacks” and the HBO Max series’ record-breaking 24 nominations for its final season. The show’s strong critical reception, consistent guild and critics’ recognition, and the academy’s tendency to honor standout performers on a beloved series’ swan song have solidified trader consensus around a potential historic sweep. While an upset remains possible if voters pivot toward Lisa Kudrow’s long-awaited “The Comeback” return or Elle Fanning’s buzz on “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” the combination of precedent, final-season momentum, and Smart’s dominant track record makes a fifth straight victory the market’s clear baseline expectation.
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