Emmys 2017 Predictions: Who Will Win the Major Categories?

Kat Armstrong
Sep 15, 2017

With the Emmy Awards just a couple of days away, and the Creative Arts Emmys behind us, fans are getting hyped about which of their faves might win at this weekend’s ceremony. And with so many top-tier shows and stars to choose from, the voting members of the Television Academy certainly had their work cut out for them.

We’ll find out who the winners are on Sunday, September 17, but in the meantime, here are our predictions for the major categories at the 2017 Emmys.

Outstanding Comedy Series

Atlanta

Black-ish

Master of None

Modern Family

Silicon Valley

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Veep

While we love all of the shows on this list, the award will probably go to Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ Veep. The show has won in this category for two years straight, and it’s a critics’ fave and one of HBO’s best comedies.

Outstanding Drama Series

Better Call Saul

The Crown

The Handmaid’s Tale

House of Cards

Stranger Things

This Is Us

Westworld

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This Is Us had us crying right out the gate, and is probably one of the most popular shows in this category, but we’re expecting The Handmaid’s Tale to take this one. The story lines hit close to home, and the way the show has infiltrated pop culture gives it a leg up against some of television’s best shows.

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Keri Russell as Elizabeth Jennings, The Americans

Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II, The Crown

Elisabeth Moss as Offred, The Handmaid’s Tale

Robin Wright as Claire Underwood, House of Cards

Viola Davis as Annalise Keating, How to Get Away With Murder

Evan Rachel Wood as Dolores, Westworld

Elisabeth Moss, FTW. Moss has been nominated a total of seven (!!) times (previously for her star-making turn as 1960s badass Peggy Olson) but she has never won. Her portrayal of Offred in The Handmaid’s Tale should snag her the award this weekend.

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Matthew Rhys as Philip Jennings, The Americans

Bob Odenkirk as Jimmy McGill, Better Call Saul

Kevin Spacey as Francis Underwood, House of Cards

Liev Schreiber as Ray Donovan, Ray Donovan

Sterling K. Brown as Randall Pearson, This Is Us

Milo Ventimiglia as Jack Pearson, This Is Us

Anthony Hopkins as Dr. Ford, Westworld

Last year’s winner in this category was Mr. Robot‘s Rami Malek, a fan favorite. This year? With so much stellar talent, it could be anyone’s game. Sterling K. Brown as Randall on This Is Us was one of the best performances of the year, hands down, but with major players like Anthony Hopkins and Kevin Spacey, we could be facing a major upset.

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Ann Dowd as Aunt Lydia, The Handmaid’s Tale

Samira Wiley as Moira, The Handmaid’s Tale

Uzo Aduba as Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren, Orange Is the New Black

Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven, Stranger Things

Chrissy Metz as Kate Pearson, This Is Us

Thandie Newton as Maeve Millay, Westworld

Sure, Ann Dowd’s Aunt Lydia is one of the most haunting women ever to appear on TV, but how can we want anyone other than breakout star Millie Bobby Brown to win this award? Her performance as Eleven in Netflix’s Stranger Things was instantly iconic.

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

John Lithgow as Winston Churchill, The Crown

Jonathan Banks as Mike Ehrmantraut, Better Call Saul

Mandy Patinkin as Saul Berenson, Homeland

Michael Kelly as Doug Stamper, House of Cards

David Harbour as Jim Hopper, Stranger Things

Ron Cephas Jones as William Hill, This Is Us

Jeffrey Wright as Bernard Lowe, Westworld

With such a stacked category, it’s hard to pick a front-runner, but we like Jeffrey Wright for this one. His character on Westworld unraveled some major shockers throughout the season, and the show itself has 22 nominations, so we already know it’s popular among Academy members. John Lithgow is getting some good buzz for The Crown, though, so he could add another Emmy to his trophy case too. (He has five already.)

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

Pamela Adlon as Sam Fox, Better Things

Tracee Ellis Ross as Rainbow Johnson, black-ish

Jane Fonda as Grace Hanson, Grace and Frankie

Lily Tomlin as Frankie Bergstein, Grace and Frankie

Allison Janney as Bonnie, Mom

Ellie Kemper as Kimmy Schmidt, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Selina Meyer, Veep

With the announcement earlier this month that Veep will be ending its epic run after the upcoming season and Julia Louis-Dreyfus cementing her status as one of the funniest women of all time, we’re sure she’ll get this award again (for the sixth year in a row).

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

Donald Glover as Earn Marks, Atlanta

Zach Galifianakis as Chip Baskets / Dale Baskets, Baskets

Anthony Anderson as Andre Johnson, black-ish

Aziz Ansari as Dev, Master of None

William H. Macy as Frank Gallagher, Shameless

Jeffrey Tambor as Maura Pfefferman, Transparent

This category is a tough call. Tambor has won the past two years for his role on Transparent, and Donald Glover is beyond perfect on Atlanta. Aziz Ansari could be an unexpected dark horse, though.

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Kate McKinnon, Saturday Night Live

Vanessa Bayer, Saturday Night Live

Leslie Jones, Saturday Night Live

Anna Chlumsky as Amy Brookheimer, Veep

Judith Light as Shelly Pfefferman, Transparent

Kathryn Hahn as Raquel Fein, Transparent

This category is stacked with some of the best performances on TV this year, but we suspect Kate McKinnonwill steal this one for the second year in a row, particularly for her hilarious impression of Hillary Clinton.

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Alec Baldwin, Saturday Night Live

Louie Anderson as Mrs. Baskets, Baskets

Ty Burrell as Phil Dunphy, Modern Family

Tituss Burgess as Titus Andromedon, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Tony Hale as Gary Walsh, Veep

Matt Walsh as Mike McLintock, Veep

Even though Tituss Burgess’ Titus Andromedon from UBK is one of the funniest characters around, we think that the Emmy voters will give this year’s award to Alec Baldwinfor his mix of politics and comedy.

Who do you think will win at this year’s Emmys? Tell us @BritandCo!

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Your Favorite 'Only Murders' Star Is Hosting SNL Season 50

SNL season 49 had some seriously memorable moments (the unhinged Scooby Doo sketch with Jake Gyllenhaal and Sabrina Carpenter lives rent free in my mind). And this year, we're coming up on a huge moment for the series: its 50th season. SNL season 50 is sure to be memorable, and if you ask me, there's one person that would make the perfect host and musical guest: Taylor Swift. And it's not too late!

Here's everything you need to know about the SNL season 50 hosts & musical guests for 2024 and 2025.

Who is hosting the SNL premiere?

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SNL Season 50 Hosts & Musical Guests

It's no surprise that SNL season 50 picked some incredible hosts. Hacks star Jean Smart hosted the SNL season 50 premiere alongside musical guest Jelly Roll. They were followed by Nate Bargatze on October 5 with musical guest Coldplay, Ariana Grande on October 12 with musical guest Stevie Nicks.

Check the full list of the hosts and musical guests for SNL season 50 below:

  • Jean Smart & Jelly Roll on September 28, 2024
  • Nate Bargatze & Coldplay on October 5, 2024
  • Ariana Grande & Stevie Nicks on October 12, 2024
  • Michael Keaton & Billie Eilish on October 19, 2024
  • John Mulaney & Chappell Roan on November 2, 2024
  • Bill Burr & Mk.gee on November 7, 2024
  • Charlie XCX as both host and musical guest on November 16, 2024
  • Paul Mescal & Shaboozy on December 7, 2024
  • Chris Rock & Gracie Abrams on December 14, 2024
  • Martin Short & Hozier on December 21, 2024

How can I get SNL season 50 tickets?

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Brit + Co entertainment editor Chloe Williams has seen SNL multiple times — and it all comes down to mastering the lottery. Reservations for each week's Saturday Night Live virtual standby lineopen at 10 am EST the Thursday before a show. We recommend getting on the page at least five minutes beforehand because as soon as the reservation opens up, you have to move quickly. Check out our SNL ticket guide for more info!

Who is Domingo from SNL?

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Domingo became SNL season 50's hit sketch, and features fan favorite Marcello Hernández as a flirty, musical man who's ready to serenade you at any moment. He crashed a Bridesmaid's speech, a baby moon, and even Sabrina Carpenter's Short 'N Sweet tour! "Came all this way, had to explain, direct from Domingo!"

When is SNL season 50 premiering?

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SNL Season 50 Release Date

SNL season 50 premiered on NBC Saturday September 28, 2024. This is the first time since 2020 that Saturday Night Live has premiered in September instead of October, and we're not mad about it! The final episode of 2024 is coming on December 21, 2024.

Who is playing Kamala Harris on SNL season 50?

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Maya Rudolph returned to SNL season 50 as Vice President Kamala Harris following the announcement that Harris is running for President. This role, which won Rudolph the 2020 Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, has already led to plenty of viral moments — especially when VP Harris showed up on the show.

Is Taylor Swift hosting Saturday Night Live season 50?

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While we haven't gotten an official update on whether Taylor Swift will join this season's SNL hosts, I'm hoping she will! She's already appeared on the show a number of times in a number of roles. She's hosted, made guest appearances, and been musical guest. And if you ask me, after a record-breaking Eras Tour, a special season like SNL50 is the perfect time for Taylor to reappear.

Pairing up Sabrina Carpenter (an Eras Tour opener) and Jake Gyllenhaal (one of Taylor Swift's ex-boyfriends) for the SNL49 finale feels like the kind of Easter egg Taylor herself would orchestrate!

Will there be an SNL 50th anniversary?

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Yes, in addition to SNL season 50, we're getting an anniversary special! The 3-hour special will premiere February 16, 2025.

Who has hosted SNL the most?

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Actor Alec Baldwin has hosted Saturday Night Live a total of 17 times.

What year was season 45 of SNL?

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SNL season 45 ran from 2019 to 2020. Host Woody Harrelson and musical guest Billie Eilish opened the season, while host Kristen Wiig and musical guest Boyz II Men were apart of the finale.

Who do you want to see during SNL season 50? Let us know in the comments and check out How To Get SNL Tickets to get ready for the new season.

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I'm Obsessed With Jason & Kylie Kelce's Tinder Love Story: "Thank Goodness You Swiped Right Too"

After learning that Kylie Kelce's pregnant with baby no. 4, we couldn't wait to revisit her relationship with Jason! From meeting on Tinder (can you imagine matching with an NFL star like that?!) to having three adorable daughters, this is one couple whose love feels truly genuine. All we can say is maybe there's hope for single people who haven't completely ditched their dating apps yet? If you're not convinced, keep scrolling to lean more about Jason and Kylie Kelce's sweet marriage!

Let's take a look at Jason & Kylie Kelce's relationship timeline from the beginning!

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2014

Apparently Jason and Kylie Kelce were one of the lucky few who found true love on Tinder because that's how their relationship began (via PEOPLE). The news was shared in the documentary Kelce on Amazon Prime and featured Kylie saying, "Jason won't let me lie about this. We met on Tinder."

Funny enough, she didn't know Jason was a football player until she and her friends said, "Hold my mule" so they could do some deep diving about his background. It didn't take long for the dots to connect even though Kylie didn't want to believe what she was seeing. "It can't be him; it's a catfish."

When they finally met up for the first date, Jason remembers falling for her instantly. "Right away when she walks in the door, the most beautiful woman I've ever seen." However, he revealed a date fail occurred on his part during an episode of New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce. He said he "definitely fell asleep" because he "got a little too inebriated."

Luckily, Kylie didn't think he was a complete loser for turning their first date into a snooze fest.

November 2015

The following year, Kylie shared a cute black and white photo of the couple with the caption, "Thank goodness you swiped right too."

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August 2017

The couple continued to date until Jason decided it was time to put a ring on Kylie's finger. She shared another pic of them standing together on Instagram August 7, 2017 where it was clear she was wearing an engagement ring. She wrote, "I'm the luckiest girl in the world 😍." A quick scroll through the comments shows plenty of congratulatory comments which we love to see!

Last year, Jason admitted the way he proposed wasn't something out of a fairytale on his and Travis' New Heights podcast. Not wanting to ruin his plan to surprise her with a proposal, Jason came up with an odd reason to walk back into her parents' house to ask for their permission.

"I couldn’t figure out how to inconspicuously go back into the house…So when we got in the car I said ‘Ky, I’m sorry, I have to take a s–t right now,'" he remembered saying. However, he made her suspicious because his poop sessions don't happen that quickly. She said, "And then he said, ‘This is not the most romantic way to do this, but can you get out of the truck?’ So sweet."

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February 2018

When the Eagles beat the New England Patriots in 2018's Super Bowl game, Kylie was there to support her fiancé Jason Kelce (via Page Six). She posted a celebratory photo of them standing on the football field and it was clear they were both ecstatic about the victory.

April 2018

According to this photo, Jason & Kylie Kelce got married April 15, 2018. A year later, she posted a few more BTS photos of their big day and it was clear they had a gorgeous outdoor wedding. She wore a pretty A-line dress and chic veil while looked handsome in a tailored suit.

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October 2019

In 2019, they welcomed their first daughter, Wyatt Elizabeth Kelce October 2, 2019. Jason posted a cute picture of Kylie holding baby Wyatt and wrote, "Chunked up the Deuces on her way out," as part of his caption.

March 2021

Their middle daughter Eliotte Ray Kelce was born a couple of years later in 2021. Kylie posted the sweetest photo of her on Instagram, making sure to note, "Elliotte Ray Kelce has arrived. 🥰 🎀" Little one had the chubbiest cheeks that we're sure Jason & Kylie couldn't stop kissing.

February 2023

And just last year, their third daughter arrived before spring! Kylie also posted her cute baby face on Instagram with the caption, "Yesterday little lady #3 joined us. Bennett Llewellyn Kelce. 8lbs. 5oz. and 21inches long."

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March 2024

Earlier this year, Jason Kelce decided to retire from the NFL and had the loving support of Kylie (via Page Six). He'd spent 13 years playing for the Eagles so, naturally, it was an emotional time for the former athlete. First his thanked his younger brother Travis by saying, "There is no chance I would be here without the bond Travis and I share...We did almost everything together — competed, fought, laughed, cried and learned from each other. We invented games, imagine ourselves as star players of that time."

He apparently took the moment after that to reminisce about the funny first date he had with Kylie and how it's led to the family they have now.

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November 2024

All of that has led to this moment: Jason and Kylie Kelce's family is growing! Kylie announced that she's pregnant, and they're expecting baby no. 4 and couldn't be more thrilled to add a sixth member to their household! We can't wait to learn more news about the new "little lady" that'll be joining them!

If you can't get enough of Jason & Kylie Kelce, you'll love revisiting Patrick & Brittany Mahomes' timeline. For even more celebrities couples we love, follow us on Facebook!

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Only Rihanna Could Pull Off A Fuzzy Blue Outfit During Date Night With A$AP Rocky

We hear a lot about celebrity breakups, but thankfully this doesn't apply to Rihanna and A$AP Rocky. Their relationship hass blossomed before our eyes like a modern day fairy tale, and we're here for our pop culture king and queen. It seems like just yesterday the loving couple welcomed their second baby while dodging marriage rumors.

Rumors have circulated about whether the pair are married or not, but they've been pretty quiet about it. What Rihanna has done is open up about how her relationship with A$AP Rocky began in a new candid interview. Below, she covers everything from that infamous VMA's performance to what's in store for their growing family

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's Relationship Timeline

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2012

While going down memory lane with Interview's Editori-in-Chief Mel Ottenberg, Rihanna opened up about her and A$AP Rocky's relationship timeline. She revealed the two didn't know each other prior to her 2012 VMA's performance of her single "Cockiness." No one can forget that A$AP Rocky was a part of her set and that he managed to spice things up by grabbing a handful of her bottom onstage.

2013

Although people assumed the two were dating when she appeared in the video for A$AP Rocky's song "Fashion Killa," Rihanna admits they weren't. It's easy to see how people would've assumed that because they've always had chemistry. She told Ottenberg that their friendship throughout the years was due to having similar perspectives. "We saw fashion the same. We saw creative the same. We ended up in the same circles a lot. And past that, when we grew up, we ended up supporting each other’s brands and products and creative all the time. I would wear his shit, he would show up to my launches."

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2019

Although it would be juicy if Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's relationship stemmed from a steamy text, she alluded in her conversation with Interview that their love was more organic. She said, "We’ve known each other for a long time. I’ve seen him in relationships. He’s seen me in relationships. We’ve seen each other outside of relationships. We knew what we’re capable of, and the trouble that we could bring to each other’s lives. We can make or break each other’s hearts. And so, we started dating with a lot of caution."

She also said COVID had a huge impact of the solidifying their romantic relationship and that she doesn't regret how things unfolded for them.

2021

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky debuted their love — and style — on the red carpet of the 2021 Met Gala. By then, it was undeniable how they felt about each other.

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2022 — 2023

The couple welcomed their sons — Rza and Riot — between 2022 and 2023, something they love gushing about. They're not shy about expressing their adoration for their growing family and have even admitted they're open to having more children if that's in the cards for them. Rihanna specifically told Interview, "I don’t know what god wants, but I would go for more than two. I would try for my girl. But of course if it’s another boy, it’s another boy."

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December 2, 2024 — Rihanna & A$AP Rocky Hit The Red Carpet

Mom & dad stepped out for London's 2024 Fashion Awards' red carpet last night looking as stylish as ever. While A$AP Rocky chose to wear a utilitarian outfit that's on par with other looks we've seen him wear, Rihanna pushed the envelope even further with her outfit. She wore a furry light blue dress and matching hat that were accentuated by other black pieces like leather gloves and denier tights.

Just a couple of months ago, she told E! News that she's loving spending time with her family. "Motherhood, wifehood-ish, just being a homebody—I love it," she said. She also admitted, "I love to be a homemaker. I just like to be exciting and celebrate things. I'm trying to build new traditions for our little family that we built."

Did A$AP Rocky call Rihanna his wife?

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Yes! During his performance at the 2023 Cannes Lions Festival, Rihanna was seen grooving to her love's music. Once he reached the second half of his performance, he gave her a huge, shocking shoutout. “I’d like to dedicate this song to my beautiful wife in the motherf–king building!”

Um, are you kidding us right now? His "beautiful wife?" We could hardly contain our excitement when we learned the news, and it seems Rihanna couldn't either because she was seen with a huge grin on her face. Ah, to be in love!

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We can't help but wonder if their latest Met Gala look was a nod to their nuptials. I mean, a white dress and a tux? At fashion's biggest event? Seems suspicious, if you ask us!

Still, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky haven't issued a statement to the media about their marriage or a wedding ceremony. While we respect their privacy, we would be open to fawning over the beautiful bride and groom if they ever decide to release pictures.

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As if that wasn't enough, A$AP Rocky released a song last year called "Riot (Rowdy Pipe'n)" that gives a little more relationship insight. In one lyric, he raps, "My wife is erotic, I’m smokin’ exotic."

We think they've been telling the world - "What's understood doesn't have to be explained."

Touché Rihanna and A$AP Rocky.

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