2021 Emmys: Kate Winslet Wins Outstanding Lead Actress for Limited Series or TV Movie
The Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress Award for Limited Series or TV Movie found its winner. For her performance in Mare of Easttown, Kate Winslet won the lead actress Emmy, beating out her competition.
A first for the Emmys, Elizabeth Olsen’s first nomination for ‘WandaVision’
Fans were eager to hear who won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress Award for Limited Series or TV Movie. However, that excitement spills over into theories.
WandaVision was the second most nominated TV series, just behind The Crown and The Mandalorian. It came in with 23 nominations and a landmark accomplishment for the lead actress. A first-time nominee at the Emmys, Elizabeth Olsen had some tough competition.
Kate Winslet was a strong contender for her work on HBO’s Mare of Easttown. Starring as the police detective Mare, she has received huge praises. The Guardian even claimed it to be a “defining performance” for her.
Genius takes on a unique twist to the anthology format. Following real-life geniuses, season 3 meant to follow Frankenstein author Mary Shelley. Cynthia Erivo then took the role of Aretha Franklin, the “Queen of Soul.”
Michaela Coel plays Arabella in I May Destroy You, a Twitter-famous millennial. Coel has received praise for her portrayal of more sensitive topics in a series with heart and laughter. She presented a strong contender for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie.
Finally, Anya Taylor-Joy earned a nomination for her role as Beth Harmon in The Queen’s Gambit. The show proved to be a powerhouse, already claiming nine Emmy wins at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Sept. 11 and 12. However, it looked to boost that number even higher.
While WandaVision saw the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first foray into straight-to-streaming content on Disney+, such a huge profile show focused plenty of eyes on the first-timer at the Emmys, Elizabeth Olsen.
Kate Winslet won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Then, the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards host, Cedric the Entertainer, announced the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie winner as audiences held their breath.
Elizabeth Olsen, Kate Winslet, Cynthia Erivo, Michaela Coel, and Anya Taylor-Joy waited in anticipation.
Ultimately, as the victor of the Emmy Award, Kate Winslet stepped onto the stage to claim the golden statue.
Ewan McGregor found Winslet’s speech hard to follow. She thanked her friends, family, and everyone who helped her make a show about a middle-aged woman that connected with all audiences.
The Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress marks 2 wins for ‘Mare of Easttown’
Kate Winslet’s Outstanding Lead Actress brings the Emmy Award count for Mare of Easttown to two.
At the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Sept. 11 and 12, the four titles competed in many categories, and all but Genius took home Emmy wins.
Awards give a huge boost to titles, even if critics viewed them poorly. The work Kate Winslet poured into his role benefits Mare of Easttown’s entire cast and crew.
More eyes on a project gives greater exposure to every team member. And Kate Winslet’s Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie win was huge.
The 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards began Sept.18, 2021, at 8:00 PM EDT.
