While there aren’t many leading ladies in the world of comedy the Academy this is the one category where I don’t disagree with a single nominee. Quite simply, these are the five best comedy actresses right now.
Tina Fey (30 Rock) – 5:2
As much as Alec Baldwin is credited for 30 Rock’s success, Fey is equally important in her role as Liz Lemon.
Felicity Huffman (Desperate Housewives) – 7:1
Despite the fact that critics have cooled on the women of Wysteria Lane, Huffman remains at the top of the pack.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus (The New Adventures of Old Christine) – 5:1
Despite winning last year against a relatively weak group of nominees, don’t expect Elaine (she’ll always be Elaine to me) to repeat.
America Ferrera (Ugly Betty) – 2:5
Ferrera was clearly the break out star of the season and Betty’s buzz makes her the likely victory.
Mary-Louise Parker (Weeds) – 3:1
Mary-Louise is not only breathtaking and my future wife, but she’s downright magnificent in Weeds.
Who Will Win
America Ferrera (Ugly Betty)
Ferrera is great and I’m confident she’ll take the award over Fey and the future Mrs. Nadum (Parker), but of all the categories, I think she’s most vulnerable to an upset.
Who Should Win
Mary-Louise Parker (Weeds)
She’s my future wife. Who did you expect me to pick?
Omissions
Tichina Arnold (Everybody Hates Chris), Kaitlin Olson (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Sarah Silverman (The Sarah Silverman Show)
