Rachel Griffiths, "Brothers & Sisters" (ABC)

This is Griffiths' third Emmy nomination. She was nominated twice previously for "Six Feet Under."  

 

 

 

Katherine Heigl, "Grey's Anatomy" (ABC)

This is Heigl's first Emmy nomination.

 

 

Chandra Wilson, "Grey's Anatomy" (ABC)

This is Wilson's second Emmy nomination in this category for "Grey's Anatomy."

 

Sandra Oh, "Grey's Anatomy" (ABC)

This is Oh's third Emmy nomination in this category for "Grey's Anatomy."

 

Aida Turturro, "The Sopranos" (HBO)

This is Turturro's second Emmy nomination in this category for "The Sopranos."

 

Lorraine Bracco, "The Sopranos" (HBO)

This is Bracco's fourth Emmy nomination. She was nominated three times previously in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series category for "The Sopranos."