Jean Smart’s four prior Emmy wins for *Hacks*, combined with the series’ final-season sendoff and dominant nomination haul, have cemented overwhelming trader consensus behind her 97.4% implied probability. Academy voters historically reward established comedy leads closing out acclaimed runs, and Smart’s streak aligns with that pattern while competitors like Lisa Kudrow’s nostalgic *Comeback* revival and newer entries from Elle Fanning, Quinta Brunson, and Ayo Edebiri lack comparable momentum or precursor support. An upset would require a late surge in guild or critics’ attention for one of the underdogs or a surprise split among voters favoring fresh faces, though current industry narrative shows little sign of such a shift before the September ceremony.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedEmmys 2026: Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series
Emmys 2026: Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series
Jean Smart – “Hacks” 97.4%
Lisa Kudrow – “The Comeback” 2.3%
Elle Fanning – “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” <1%
Quinta Brunson – “Abbott Elementary” <1%
$21,375 Vol.
$21,375 Vol.
Sep 14, 2026
Jean Smart – “Hacks”
97%
Lisa Kudrow – “The Comeback”
2%
Elle Fanning – “Margo’s Got Money Troubles”
1%
Quinta Brunson – “Abbott Elementary”
<1%
Ayo Edebiri – “The Bear”
<1%
Jean Smart – “Hacks” 97.4%
Lisa Kudrow – “The Comeback” 2.3%
Elle Fanning – “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” <1%
Quinta Brunson – “Abbott Elementary” <1%
$21,375 Vol.
$21,375 Vol.
Sep 14, 2026
Jean Smart – “Hacks”
$16,268 Vol.
97%
Lisa Kudrow – “The Comeback”
$1,548 Vol.
2%
Elle Fanning – “Margo’s Got Money Troubles”
$1,398 Vol.
1%
Quinta Brunson – “Abbott Elementary”
$1,022 Vol.
<1%
Ayo Edebiri – “The Bear”
$1,138 Vol.
<1%
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, given by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, honor the best in American prime time television programming aired between June 1, 2025, until May 31, 2026. The awards ceremony is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California
This market will resolve according to the person who wins the 2026 Emmy award for “Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series”.
If for any reason no winner is declared by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of overall cancellation or a tie for winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominee which comes first in alphabetical order.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Emmys, including data from their websites (e.g. https://theemmys.tv/, https://www.televisionacademy.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Jean Smart’s four prior Emmy wins for *Hacks*, combined with the series’ final-season sendoff and dominant nomination haul, have cemented overwhelming trader consensus behind her 97.4% implied probability. Academy voters historically reward established comedy leads closing out acclaimed runs, and Smart’s streak aligns with that pattern while competitors like Lisa Kudrow’s nostalgic *Comeback* revival and newer entries from Elle Fanning, Quinta Brunson, and Ayo Edebiri lack comparable momentum or precursor support. An upset would require a late surge in guild or critics’ attention for one of the underdogs or a surprise split among voters favoring fresh faces, though current industry narrative shows little sign of such a shift before the September ceremony.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, given by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, honor the best in American prime time television programming aired between June 1, 2025, until May 31, 2026. The awards ceremony is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California
This market will resolve according to the person who wins the 2026 Emmy award for “Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series”.
If for any reason no winner is declared by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of overall cancellation or a tie for winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominee which comes first in alphabetical order.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Emmys, including data from their websites (e.g. https://theemmys.tv/, https://www.televisionacademy.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve according to the person who wins the 2026 Emmy award for “Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series”.
If for any reason no winner is declared by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of overall cancellation or a tie for winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominee which comes first in alphabetical order.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Emmys, including data from their websites (e.g. https://theemmys.tv/, https://www.televisionacademy.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Market Opened: Jul 9, 2026, 9:03 PM ET
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Sep 14, 2026Market Opened
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0x69c47De9D...The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, given by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, honor the best in American prime time television programming aired between June 1, 2025, until May 31, 2026. The awards ceremony is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California
This market will resolve according to the person who wins the 2026 Emmy award for “Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series”.
If for any reason no winner is declared by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of overall cancellation or a tie for winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominee which comes first in alphabetical order.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Emmys, including data from their websites (e.g. https://theemmys.tv/, https://www.televisionacademy.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Jean Smart’s four prior Emmy wins for *Hacks*, combined with the series’ final-season sendoff and dominant nomination haul, have cemented overwhelming trader consensus behind her 97.4% implied probability. Academy voters historically reward established comedy leads closing out acclaimed runs, and Smart’s streak aligns with that pattern while competitors like Lisa Kudrow’s nostalgic *Comeback* revival and newer entries from Elle Fanning, Quinta Brunson, and Ayo Edebiri lack comparable momentum or precursor support. An upset would require a late surge in guild or critics’ attention for one of the underdogs or a surprise split among voters favoring fresh faces, though current industry narrative shows little sign of such a shift before the September ceremony.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, given by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, honor the best in American prime time television programming aired between June 1, 2025, until May 31, 2026. The awards ceremony is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California
This market will resolve according to the person who wins the 2026 Emmy award for “Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series”.
If for any reason no winner is declared by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of overall cancellation or a tie for winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominee which comes first in alphabetical order.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Emmys, including data from their websites (e.g. https://theemmys.tv/, https://www.televisionacademy.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve according to the person who wins the 2026 Emmy award for “Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series”.
If for any reason no winner is declared by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of overall cancellation or a tie for winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominee which comes first in alphabetical order.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Emmys, including data from their websites (e.g. https://theemmys.tv/, https://www.televisionacademy.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$21,375End Date
Sep 14, 2026Market Opened
Jul 9, 2026, 9:03 PM ETResolver
0x69c47De9D...Jean Smart’s four prior Emmy wins for *Hacks*, combined with the series’ final-season sendoff and dominant nomination haul, have cemented overwhelming trader consensus behind her 97.4% implied probability. Academy voters historically reward established comedy leads closing out acclaimed runs, and Smart’s streak aligns with that pattern while competitors like Lisa Kudrow’s nostalgic *Comeback* revival and newer entries from Elle Fanning, Quinta Brunson, and Ayo Edebiri lack comparable momentum or precursor support. An upset would require a late surge in guild or critics’ attention for one of the underdogs or a surprise split among voters favoring fresh faces, though current industry narrative shows little sign of such a shift before the September ceremony.
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