Best Actress in a Drama Series

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Patricia Arquette, "Medium" (NBC)

This is Arquette's second nomination.

Minnie Driver, "The Riches" (FX)

This is Driver's first Emmy nomination.

Edie Falco, "The Sopranos" (HBO)

This is Falco's sixth nomination. She won Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series for "The Sopranos" in 1999, 2001 and 2003.

Sally Field, "Brothers & Sisters" (ABC)

This is Field's seventh nomination. She won Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Or Comedy Special for "Sybil" in 1977 and Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series for "ER" in 2001.

Mariska Hargitay, "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (NBC)

This is Hargitay's fourth nomination. She won Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series for "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" in 2006.

Kyra Sedgwick, "The Closer" (TNT)

This is Sedgwick's second nomination.