The Emmy Awards, often considered the Oscars of television, are known as one of the most prestigious awards in the industry. These awards recognize a wide range of achievements in both artistic and technical aspects of the American and international television industry. The award ceremony is held annually, but this year, due to ongoing Hollywood strikes, the ceremony has been postponed to January 2024.
Meanwhile, many actresses have graced our screens over the years, leaving a lasting impression on the industry and winning numerous Emmy Awards for their outstanding performances.Here, we bring you the top 5 actresses who, over the years, have received more than a dozen Primetime Award nominations.
1. Cloris Leachman: 8 Wins (22 Nominations)
At the top of the list among the actresses who were nominated for the Emmy Awards has to be Cloris Leachman. Cloris's first Primetime Award nomination was in 1972 for 'i.' On the other hand, Cloris and Julia Louis-Dreyfus are tied when it comes to winning Emmy Awards.
2. Betty White: 5 Wins (21 Nominations)
An icon in the American industry has to be Betty White. The actress won the Emmy Awards five times, whereas she was nominated under different categories 21 times.
3. Julia Louis Dreyfus: 8 Wins (19 nominations)
Dreyfus comes in the third position among the top actresses who, over the years, have been nominated for Emmy Awards. Julia Louis-Dreyfus won her first Emmy Award in 1996 for 'Seinfeld' and her second in 2006 for 'The New Adventures of Old Christine.' However, she truly cemented her status as a comedy powerhouse by winning six consecutive Emmy Awards for 'Veep' from 2012 to 2017.
4. Mary Tyler Moore: 7 Wins (15 Nominations)
Moore, who is a comedy icon took her first two Emmys for The D*ck Van Dyke Show in 1964 and 1966. The actress won more than seven Emmy Awards and a total of 15 nominations.
5. Tyne Daly: 6 Wins (16 Nominations)
Tyne Daly has won six Emmy Awards, in addition to four Tony Awards. She became well-known for her roles in the police dramas 'Judging Amy' and 'Cagney & Lacey.' Daly also enjoys success as a stage performer.
