2017 Emmy Predictions: Best Supporting Actor and Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie

Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Will Win - Laura Dern "Big Little Lies"

Could Win - Regina King "American Crime" or Judy Davis "Feud: Bette and Joan"

Should Win - Shailene Woodley "Big Little Lies" or Judy Davis "Feud: Bette and Joan"

Commentary - This is Dern's sixth Emmy nomination, and the fact that she has managed to never win is shocking to me, considering how respected she is in the acting community, and how incredible she is every time she is on-screen. I think this is the year that she finally wins an Emmy for Big Little Lies, which is widely popular with voters this year. There is a hitch in this plan, and its Shailene Woodley. Sometimes multiple contenders help and sometimes vote splitting hurts. Judy Davis is a big contender here, and is an Emmy favorite. She could sway enough voters, but once again, having Jackie Hoffman in the race could split votes. The person who could benefit from all the vote splitting is the actress people have underestimated the last two years in this category. While American Crime dipped this year in terms of nominations, and missed out on the series category, King is clearly well-liked enough by these voters to overcome declining popularity and win a third in a row.

Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Will Win - Stanley Tucci "Feud: Bette and Joan"

Could Win - Alexander Skarsgard "Big Little Lies", Alfred Molina "Feud: Bette and Joan", or David Thewlis "Fargo"

Should Win - Stanley Tucci "Feud: Bette and Joan"

Commentary - This race is such a toss-up, I really have no idea. David Thewlis was great in an uneven season of Fargo and just co-starred in Wonder Woman, which doesn't hurt. Alfred Molina was a force in Feud, and Alexander Skarsgard could ride a wave of Big Little Lies love. But in a close race, I will stick with the Emmy favorite. Stanley Tucci was delicious in Feud, and chewed scenery. He is also an eight time Emmy nominee, with three wins, including one just last year, under his belt. In a close race, I pick the guy with the most support across his peers.