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Emmys 2026: Outstanding guest actress in a comedy series

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Emmys 2026: Outstanding guest actress in a comedy series

Jamie Lee Curtis – “The Bear” 46%

Cherry Jones – “Hacks” 46%

Laurie Metcalf – “Hacks” 46%

Betty Gilpin – “Widow’s Bay” 45%

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Jamie Lee Curtis – “The Bear” 46%

Cherry Jones – “Hacks” 46%

Laurie Metcalf – “Hacks” 46%

Betty Gilpin – “Widow’s Bay” 45%

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Jamie Lee Curtis – “The Bear”

$0 Vol.

46%

Cherry Jones – “Hacks”

$0 Vol.

46%

Laurie Metcalf – “Hacks”

$0 Vol.

46%

Betty Gilpin – “Widow’s Bay”

$0 Vol.

45%

Lauren Weedman – “Hacks”

$0 Vol.

44%

Leslie Bibb – “Hacks”

$0 Vol.

43%

Kaitlin Olson – “Hacks”

$0 Vol.

43%

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 guest 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.The recent announcement of 2026 Emmy nominations has created a tightly contested field for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, with market-implied odds clustered near 50% across the seven nominees. Hacks secured five slots through Leslie Bibb, Cherry Jones, Laurie Metcalf, Kaitlin Olson, and Lauren Weedman, reflecting the series’ strong critical momentum and history of filling guest categories, though vote-splitting among its ensemble could dilute individual chances. Jamie Lee Curtis brings star power and prior category success via The Bear, while Betty Gilpin stands out for her standout turn in Widow’s Bay. With final voting and the September ceremony still ahead, traders are weighing precursor buzz, performance visibility, and historical patterns in this unpredictable guest category.

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 guest 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.
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End Date
Sep 14, 2026
Market Opened
Jul 9, 2026, 8:33 PM ET
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 guest 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.
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 guest 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.The recent announcement of 2026 Emmy nominations has created a tightly contested field for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, with market-implied odds clustered near 50% across the seven nominees. Hacks secured five slots through Leslie Bibb, Cherry Jones, Laurie Metcalf, Kaitlin Olson, and Lauren Weedman, reflecting the series’ strong critical momentum and history of filling guest categories, though vote-splitting among its ensemble could dilute individual chances. Jamie Lee Curtis brings star power and prior category success via The Bear, while Betty Gilpin stands out for her standout turn in Widow’s Bay. With final voting and the September ceremony still ahead, traders are weighing precursor buzz, performance visibility, and historical patterns in this unpredictable guest category.

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 guest 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
$0
End Date
Sep 14, 2026
Market Opened
Jul 9, 2026, 8:33 PM ET
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 guest 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.

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The current frontrunner for "Emmys 2026: Outstanding guest actress in a comedy series" is "Jamie Lee Curtis – “The Bear”" at 46%, meaning the market assigns a 46% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Cherry Jones – “Hacks”" at 46%. 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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