Primetime Emmy Awards 2025: Will Kathy Bates Win Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series?
Primetime Emmy Awards 2025: Will Kathy Bates Win Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series?
Many widely respected actresses have accepted the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, which was first presented at the Primetime Emmy Awards in 1954.
Examples of past recipients include Gillian Anderson, Edie Falco, Allison Janney, Clare Danes, Viola Davis, and Jodie Comer.
Five phenomenal actresses have received a nomination this year, but only one will join the esteemed list of past winners.
As Kathy Bates has wowed critics and audiences in Matlock, you might believe she’s a shoo-in for the accolade this year; however, she faces tough competition in the category.
Continue reading to learn if Kathy Bates is likely to win Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards.
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Emmy 2025 Drama Actress Odds
| # | Bet Options | Chance to Win | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implied Projected Winner Kathy Bates - Matlock Wins - Yes | 38.11% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Britt Lower - Severance Wins - Yes | 15.3% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Bella Ramsey - The Last Of Us Wins - Yes | 3.73% |
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The 2025 Nominees
The following five people have earned a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series at the Primetime Emmy Awards 2025:
- Kathy Bates – Matlock
- Keri Russell – The Diplomat
- Bella Ramsey – The Last of Us
- Britt Lower – Severance
- Sharon Horgan – Bad Sisters
Kathy Bates is Tipped to Win
It could be a case of third time lucky for Kathy Bates, as she recently earned her third Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
The iconic actress received two nominations in the category in 2011 and 2012 for her role as Harriet Korn in Harry’s Law, only to lose out to Julianna Margulies (The Good Wife) and Clare Danes (Homeland).
However, it’s her role as Madeline “Matty” Matlock in Matlock that could help her win the award for the first time in her career.
Bates has accepted two Emmy Awards in other categories throughout the years, as she won the award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for Two and a Half Men in 2012, and she accepted Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for American Horror Story: Coven in 2014.
In addition to being a highly respected actress, Bates has received glowing reviews for her witty yet emotional performance as a smart but aging lawyer in the hit CBS show, which could stand her in good stead for the accolade this year.
Britt Lower is a Strong Competitor
Like her co-star Adam Scott, Britt Lower plays two versions of the same character in the acclaimed Apple TV+ series Severance.
As a result, the role has helped Lower to display her extensive acting range on the small screen, placing her as a top contender for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
In addition to wowing audiences internationally, Severance has earned the most nominations with 27 at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards. As it’s popular with the ATAS, Lower could scoop the award away from Kathy Bates and other nominees at the ceremony this September.
Bella Ramsey is a Realistic Threat
Bella Ramsey recently made Emmy history by becoming the first non-binary performer to earn more than one nomination.
It is easy to see why Ramsey is a multi-nominee, as they have done justice to the beloved video game character in the hit TV series The Last of Us.
Audiences and critics have praised them for effortlessly portraying Ellie’s vulnerability and resilience, which has helped them become a scene-stealer.
The series has often proven popular at the Emmy awards, too, earning 14 nominations for its first season and 16 nods for its second.
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