Outstanding Guest Actress in A Comedy Series
- Beatrice Arthur for playing Mrs. White on Malcolm in the Middle
- Cheri Oteri for playing Cindy on Just Shoot Me!
- Debbie Reynolds for playing Bobbie Adler on Will & Grace
- Jean Smart for playing Lorna Lenley on Frasier
- Holland Taylor for playing Letitia Devine on The Lot
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