Outstanding Lead Actress in A Comedy Series
- Sarah Jessica Parker for playing Carrie Bradshaw on Sex and the City (Episode: "An American Girl in Paris: Part Deux")
- Jennifer Aniston for playing Rachel Green on Friends (Episode: "The One with Rachel's Going Away Party")
- Patricia Heaton for playing Debra Barone on Everybody Loves Raymond ( Episode: "Fun With Debra")
- Bonnie Hunt for playing Bonnie Molloy on Life with Bonnie (Episode: "Ironing Out Our Differences")
- Jane Kaczmarek for playing Lois Wilkerson on Malcolm in the Middle (Episode: "Block Party")
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