Last year’s list in this category contained seven names, two of which are ineligible because their shows did not air in 2008: Glenn Close (Damages) and Edie Falco (The Sopranos). The remaining five could get make up this year’s list, but I fear for Minnie Driver, whose show (The Riches) got cancelled after a tragically short seven-episode season. Patricia Arquette may also have been forgotten by voters because her show (Medium) hasn’t aired on NBC since May. The other three are probably safe: Sally Field (Brothers and Sisters), Kyra Sedgwick (The Closer), and Holly Hunter (Saving Grace). Though the Globes rarely reward shows they’ve given up on, Mariska Hargitay (Law & Order: SVU) may be fresh enough in voters’ minds. Though it’s hard to gauge how voters will react to Alan Ball’s new HBO series (True Blood), I think Anna Paquin will get in. My wild card prediction for the runner-up slot – an actress who has, along with her show, been gaining buzz for years now and almost got an Emmy nomination this year: Mary McDonnell (Battlestar Galactica). Last year’s hot show (Mad Men) has only gotten hotter, and I think it’s time lead actress January Jones got recognized, although she’ll have internal competition from Elisabeth Moss.
Predicted five:
SALLY FIELD, BROTHERS AND SISTERS
KYRA SEDGWICK, THE CLOSER
JANUARY JONES, MAD MEN
HOLLY HUNTER, SAVING GRACE
ANNA PAQUIN, TRUE BLOOD
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