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Emmys 2026: Outstanding lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie

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Emmys 2026: Outstanding lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie

Carey Mulligan – “Beef” 30%

Sarah Snook – “All Her Fault” 24%

Sally Field – “Remarkably Bright Creatures” 15.4%

Sarah Pidgeon – “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette” 8.7%

Polymarket

$48,773 Vol.

Carey Mulligan – “Beef” 30%

Sarah Snook – “All Her Fault” 24%

Sally Field – “Remarkably Bright Creatures” 15.4%

Sarah Pidgeon – “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette” 8.7%

Polymarket

$48,773 Vol.

Carey Mulligan – “Beef”

$21,646 Vol.

36%

Sarah Snook – “All Her Fault”

$9,544 Vol.

24%

Sally Field – “Remarkably Bright Creatures”

$6,195 Vol.

15%

Sarah Pidgeon – “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette”

$8,856 Vol.

9%

Claire Danes – “The Beast In Me”

$2,532 Vol.

4%

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 limited or anthology series or movie". 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.Carey Mulligan leads the market at 36% implied probability thanks to strong critical reception for her turn in the second season of Netflix’s *Beef*, a returning awards favorite whose limited-series momentum and ensemble buzz have kept her in the frontrunner position among the five nominees. Sarah Snook sits at 24% on the strength of her Critics Choice win and the tense maternal thriller *All Her Fault*, while Sally Field’s 15.3% reflects veteran prestige and emotional depth in the Netflix adaptation *Remarkably Bright Creatures*, marking her first Emmy nod in 17 years. Newcomer Sarah Pidgeon and Claire Danes trail at single digits amid competition from these established campaigns. With final voting underway ahead of the September ceremony, guild signals and late voter sentiment could still shift the outcome in this open field.

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 limited or anthology series or movie".

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
$48,773
End Date
Sep 14, 2026
Market Opened
Jul 10, 2026, 12:52 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 limited or anthology series or movie". 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 limited or anthology series or movie". 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.Carey Mulligan leads the market at 36% implied probability thanks to strong critical reception for her turn in the second season of Netflix’s *Beef*, a returning awards favorite whose limited-series momentum and ensemble buzz have kept her in the frontrunner position among the five nominees. Sarah Snook sits at 24% on the strength of her Critics Choice win and the tense maternal thriller *All Her Fault*, while Sally Field’s 15.3% reflects veteran prestige and emotional depth in the Netflix adaptation *Remarkably Bright Creatures*, marking her first Emmy nod in 17 years. Newcomer Sarah Pidgeon and Claire Danes trail at single digits amid competition from these established campaigns. With final voting underway ahead of the September ceremony, guild signals and late voter sentiment could still shift the outcome in this open field.

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 limited or anthology series or movie".

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
$48,773
End Date
Sep 14, 2026
Market Opened
Jul 10, 2026, 12:52 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 limited or anthology series or movie". 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 limited or anthology series or movie" 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 "Carey Mulligan – “Beef”" at 36%, followed by "Sarah Snook – “All Her Fault”" at 24%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 36¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 36% 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.

As of today, "Emmys 2026: Outstanding lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie" has generated $48.8K in total trading volume since the market launched on Jul 10, 2026. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

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The current frontrunner for "Emmys 2026: Outstanding lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie" is "Carey Mulligan – “Beef”" at 36%, meaning the market assigns a 36% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Sarah Snook – “All Her Fault”" at 24%. 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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