There are plenty of talented actresses in Hollywood but only a handful of female stars have been nominated for a 2014 Primetime Emmy award.
Homeland‘s Claire Danes was listed for best actress in a drama series, along with actresses including Downton Abbey‘s Michelle Dockery and Scandal’s Kerry Washington, Scandal.
Melissa McCarthy got the nod for her role on Mike & Molly in the category of best actress in a comedy series, while Modern Family‘s Julie Bowen was nominated for supporting actress (comedy).
Jane Fonda performance in The Newsroom has her up for guest actress in a drama series and Helena Bonham Carter for her portrayal of Elizabeth Taylor in Burton and Taylor.
The winners will be announced on August 25.
Melissa McCarthy received a nomination for her role on Mike & Molly.
Modern Family star, Julie Bowen is up for an Emmy in the supporting actress, comedy category.
Christina Hendricks has been nominated for Mad Men in the supporting actress drama series category.
Mother and actress Kerry Washington’s performance in Scandal has earned her a best actress nomination in a drama series.
Lena Dunham, the star of Girls, has been nominated for best actress in a comedy series.
Homeland actress Claire Danes is up for an Emmy in the best actress drama category.
Tina Fey was nominated for guest actress in a comedy series for her work on Saturday Night Live.
Robin Wright is up for an Emmy for her role in House of Cards in the best actress in a drama series category.