Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Pick: Helena Bonham Carter, The Crown
There are many great performances from several talented individuals in Netflix’s hit drama series The Crown, but none have shined as bright as Helen Bonham Carter. She brings the essence of Margaret to life on screen and beautifully portrays the hardships of being second fiddle to a British queen. Carter’s breathtaking turn as Elizabeth’s sister is beautifully crafted and so much fun to watch.
Vanessa Kirby set the stage for Carter to excel in the role of Princess Margaret. Kirby’s dazzling performance was one of the reasons the show fared so well in its early seasons, and Carter takes the character to a whole other level in the latest installment of the critically acclaimed Netflix series.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy
Pick: Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Fleabag
Everyone loves and can’t seem to stop talking about the star of Amazon Prime’s dark comedy series Fleabag. And while the show will not be returning for a third season, it is definitely not too late for Phoebe Waller-Bridge to snag one more big accolade to close out the Fleabag legacy. This is precisely why the actress is the favorite to win the Golden Globe at the awards ceremony.
The writer and actress has been dominating the awards circuit for her work on not only the hit Prime series but also BBC America’s Killing Eve, where she served as a writer. Her talent and skill set are of all-star quality, and it will be interesting to see what the future has in store for Waller-Bridge.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama
Pick: Jodie Comer, Killing Eve
The first season of Killing Eve saw Sandra Oh very deservedly take home this honor at the last Globes, and fate has set things in motion for her very talented co-star Jodie Comer to take it home at this year’s event. Comer is the frontrunner in this category, especially since she just won the Emmy for her role as the adorably addictive Villanelle, a female serial killer for hire that has a fatal fascination in the MI6 agent that is after her.
Comer’s magnetic second run as everyone’s favorite contract killer exceeded all expectations, and fans everywhere can’t wait to see what Villanelle will do next.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television
Pick: Helen Mirren, Catherine the Great
Catherine the Great was Russia’s last female leader, and the HBO limited series about the famous monarch makes sure the world knows that she absolutely lived up to her name. And the best way to bring a powerful lady with a crown to life is to call upon the great and powerful Helen Mirren. Mirren has played many formidable females in her day, but there is something extraordinary about her fantastic turn as Catherine.
Catherine’s struggle to maintain power and love all while expanding her empire is incredibly inspiring as well as entertaining. Mirren is flat-out brilliant in the HBO mini-series, and her performance will go down in history as an absolutely stunning achievement.