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Emmys 2026: Outstanding lead actress in a drama series

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Emmys 2026: Outstanding lead actress in a drama series

Rhea Seehorn – “Pluribus” 81%

Keri Russell – “The Diplomat” 12.0%

Zendaya – “Euphoria” 7.2%

Carrie Coon – “The Gilded Age” 2.0%

Polymarket

$20,059 Vol.

Rhea Seehorn – “Pluribus” 81%

Keri Russell – “The Diplomat” 12.0%

Zendaya – “Euphoria” 7.2%

Carrie Coon – “The Gilded Age” 2.0%

Polymarket

$20,059 Vol.

Rhea Seehorn – “Pluribus”

$10,099 Vol.

81%

Keri Russell – “The Diplomat”

$3,552 Vol.

12%

Zendaya – “Euphoria”

$3,098 Vol.

7%

Carrie Coon – “The Gilded Age”

$2,067 Vol.

2%

Chase Infiniti – “The Testaments”

$1,243 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 drama 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.Rhea Seehorn leads the market at 81% implied probability for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series thanks to her central role as Carol Sturka in the acclaimed Apple TV+ freshman drama *Pluribus*, Vince Gilligan’s post-*Breaking Bad* sci-fi project that earned 18 nominations and positioned her performance as its centerpiece. Industry consensus highlights her overdue recognition after multiple supporting nods for *Better Call Saul*, with voters favoring the show’s critical momentum and her episode submission during final-round voting, which runs through August 26 ahead of the September 14 ceremony. Keri Russell sits at 12% as the main alternative with her sixth nomination for *The Diplomat*, while two-time winner Zendaya trails at under 7% amid mixed reviews for *Euphoria*’s final season; Carrie Coon and newcomer Chase Infiniti remain long shots at 2% and below.

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 drama 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
$20,059
End Date
Sep 14, 2026
Market Opened
Jul 9, 2026, 9:07 PM ET

Resolver

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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 drama 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.
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 drama 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.Rhea Seehorn leads the market at 81% implied probability for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series thanks to her central role as Carol Sturka in the acclaimed Apple TV+ freshman drama *Pluribus*, Vince Gilligan’s post-*Breaking Bad* sci-fi project that earned 18 nominations and positioned her performance as its centerpiece. Industry consensus highlights her overdue recognition after multiple supporting nods for *Better Call Saul*, with voters favoring the show’s critical momentum and her episode submission during final-round voting, which runs through August 26 ahead of the September 14 ceremony. Keri Russell sits at 12% as the main alternative with her sixth nomination for *The Diplomat*, while two-time winner Zendaya trails at under 7% amid mixed reviews for *Euphoria*’s final season; Carrie Coon and newcomer Chase Infiniti remain long shots at 2% and below.

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 drama 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
$20,059
End Date
Sep 14, 2026
Market Opened
Jul 9, 2026, 9:07 PM ET

Resolver

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 drama 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.

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"Emmys 2026: Outstanding lead actress in a drama series" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 5 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Rhea Seehorn – “Pluribus”" at 81%, followed by "Keri Russell – “The Diplomat”" at 12%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 81¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 81% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

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The current frontrunner for "Emmys 2026: Outstanding lead actress in a drama series" is "Rhea Seehorn – “Pluribus”" at 81%, meaning the market assigns a 81% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Keri Russell – “The Diplomat”" at 12%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

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