The Best Actresses. This year, there seems to be a lot of tough women nominated, mostly as supporting or guest star roles. A lot of it is a toss-up, since there were many strong performances.

So the nominees are...

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series
Desperate Housewives - Felicity Huffman as Lynette Scavo
The New Adventures Of Old Christine - Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Christine Campbell
30 Rock - Tina Fey as Liz Lemon
Ugly Betty - America Ferrera as Betty Suarez
Weeds - Mary-Louise Parker as Nancy Botwin

As much as I enjoy Weeds, I just don't see Mary-Louise Parker winning this. As for the rest, it's really a toss-up. Does Desperate Housewives have what it takes to win much this year? I'd probably say that Ugly Betty's America wins, although I wouldn't be surprised if Felicity Huffman does.

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series
My Name Is Earl - Jaime Pressly as Joy Turner
The Office - Jenna Fischer as Pam Beesly
Two And A Half Men - Holland Taylor as Evelyn Harper
Two And A Half Men - Conchata Ferrell as Berta
Ugly Betty - Vanessa Williams as Wilhelmina Slater
Weeds -Elizabeth Perkins as Celia Hodes

Maybe it's my anti-Office attitude, but I'm going with Vanessa Williams, with Jaime Pressly a close second (but probably will win). Now, Jenna Fischer does a great job, granted, but she really doesn't do much.

Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series
Desperate Housewives - Dixie Carter as Gloria Hodge
Desperate Housewives - Laurie Metcalf as Carolyn Bigsby
30 Rock - Elaine Stritch as Colleen Donaghy
Ugly Betty - Judith Light as Claire Meade
Ugly Betty - Salma Hayek as Sofia Reyes

I'm not a fan of Salma Hayek, so I won't be picking her. But Judith Light does a great drunk. And Dixie Carter does evil well. This is a toss-up for me. But I'll go with Dixie Carter as my pick, with Judith Light as the possible winner. (But it may just as well be Elaine Stritch winning.)

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