Outstanding Lead Actress in A Drama Series
- Amy Brenneman for playing Amy Gray on Judging Amy (Episode: "Tidal Wave")
- Frances Conroy for playing Ruth Fisher Six Feet Under (Episode: "Pilot")
- Jennifer Garner for playing Sydney Bristow on Alias (Episode: "Truth Be Told")
- Rachel Griffiths for playing Brenda Chenowith Six Feet Under (Episode: "The Secret")
- Allison Janney for playing C. J. Cregg on The West Wing (Episode: "The Women of Qumar")
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