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Cristin Milioti is way out in front, the only actress named on all ballots for limited series/TV movie actress and the only unanimous No. 1 pick in Round 1 across all major categories.
Michelle Williams is a solid second, receiving some keen support from the panel, but Milioti’s rising crime boss with a brutal origin story has stolen the BuzzMeter’s heart.
“If there’s any justice in this world,” declares Lorraine Ali, “Cristin Milioti will make the cut for her portrayal of Mafia daughter/complex villain Sofia Falcone in ‘The Penguin.’” “As ‘The Penguin’s’ feral villain, Cristin Milioti has been a shoo-in for this race for quite a while,” assures Tracy Brown.
“Cristin Milioti brought arguably the tour de force of the year in ‘The Penguin.’ Give her her trophy,” says Trey Mangum, though he adds, “Rashida Jones’ episode [of ‘Black Mirror’] ripped me to bits. It’s one of the best things I’ve seen her in.”
As do several panelists, Matt Roush touts both Milioti and Williams: “Cristin Milioti literally scorched the screen. Michelle Williams’ bold, raw performance in ‘Dying for Sex’ as a sexually adventurous cancer patient is equally impressive.”
Glenn Whipp says, “ ‘Babygirl’ plus terminal illness doesn’t sound promising, but ‘Dying for Sex’ upends cancer tropes left and right and is anchored by a terrific Michelle Williams.”
Renée Zellweger has a chance to match a rare feat, says Kristen Baldwin: “Back in the 1980s, Eileen Brennan earned Oscar and Emmy nominations for playing the same character: ‘Private Benjamin’s’ Capt. Doreen Lewis” — which the two-time Oscar winner could do this year for reprising Bridget Jones in “Mad About the Boy.”
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1. Cristin Milioti, “The Penguin”
2. Michelle Williams, “Dying for Sex”
3. Renée Zellweger, “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy”
4. (tie) Cate Blanchett, “Disclaimer”
4. (tie) Rashida Jones, “Black Mirror”
6. Kaitlyn Dever, “Apple Cider Vinegar”
7. (tie) Julianne Moore, “Sirens”
7. (tie) Viola Davis, “G20”
9. Lola Petticrew, “Say Nothing”
Los Angeles Times
Lorraine Ali
1. Cristin Milioti, “The Penguin”
2. Michelle Williams, “Dying for Sex”
3. Cate Blanchett, “Disclaimer”
4. Julianne Moore, “Sirens”
5. Kaitlyn Dever, “Apple Cider Vinegar”
“If there’s any justice in this world, Cristin Milioti will make the cut for her portrayal of Mafia daughter/complex villain Sofia Falcone in ‘The Penguin.’ Her competition: Michelle Williams as a terminally ill, amorous cancer patient in ‘Dying for Sex.’ And, of course, Cate Blanchett for ‘Disclaimer’ … or anything she does.”
Entertainment Weekly
Kristen Baldwin
1. Cristin Milioti, “The Penguin”
2. Michelle Williams, “Dying for Sex”
3. Renée Zellweger, “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy”
4. Cate Blanchett, “Disclaimer”
5. Kaitlyn Dever, “Apple Cider Vinegar”
“Back in the 1980s, Eileen Brennan earned Oscar and Emmy nominations for playing the same character: ‘Private Benjamin’s’ Capt. Doreen Lewis. (Brennan won both the Emmy and Golden Globe for CBS’ TV adaptation.) This year, Renée Zellweger — who earned an Oscar nomination in 2002 for ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’ — has a chance to do the same, thanks to Peacock.”
Los Angeles Times
Tracy Brown
1. Cristin Milioti, “The Penguin”
2. Michelle Williams, “Dying for Sex”
3. Rashida Jones, “Black Mirror”
4. Kaitlyn Dever, “Apple Cider Vinegar”
5. Lola Petticrew, “Say Nothing”
“As ‘The Penguin’s’ feral villain, Cristin Milioti has been a shoo-in for this race for quite a while. So is awards-darling Michelle Williams, who plays a woman who decides to try to live her sexual life to the fullest after being diagnosed with terminal cancer in ‘Dying for Sex.’”
Shadow and Act
Trey Mangum
1. Cristin Milioti, “The Penguin”
2. Rashida Jones, “Black Mirror”
3. Viola Davis, “G20”
4. Renée Zellweger, “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy”
5. Julianne Moore, “Sirens”
“Cristin Milioti brought arguably the tour de force of the year in ‘The Penguin.’ Give her her trophy. But if we’re talking ‘Black Mirror’ (which honestly had a solid season), Rashida Jones’ episode ripped me to bits. It’s one of the best things I’ve seen her in.”
TV Guide
Matt Roush
1. Cristin Milioti, “The Penguin”
2. Michelle Williams, “Dying for Sex”
3. Renée Zellweger, “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy”
4. Cate Blanchett, “Disclaimer”
5. Lola Petticrew, “Say Nothing”
“As Penguin’s psycho nemesis, Cristin Milioti literally scorched the screen. Michelle Williams’ bold, raw performance in ‘Dying for Sex’ as a sexually adventurous cancer patient is equally impressive. I’d hate to have to choose. The category is so strong that two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett looks like an underdog.”
Los Angeles Times
Glenn Whipp
1. Cristin Milioti, “The Penguin”
2. Michelle Williams, “Dying for Sex”
3. Renée Zellweger, “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy”
4. Kaitlyn Dever, “Apple Cider Vinegar”
5. Lola Petticrew, “Say Nothing”
“‘Babygirl’ plus terminal illness doesn’t sound promising, but ‘Dying for Sex’ upends cancer tropes left and right and is anchored by a terrific Michelle Williams lead turn. The series is often absurd, but it’s in on the joke. And again: Michelle Williams!”
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