Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday.
\n\nOutstanding Guest Acting Categories (Updated: Aug. 21, 2026): The guest performers can go many different directions. The comedy side is most interesting.
\n\nLeslie Bibb, “Hacks” (HBO Max) | “Montecito”A first-time nominee submitting the same episode as Cherry Jones, which is either a two-hander or a bloodbath depending on how it plays. Bibb had the year of her career, and “Hacks” guest slots have become the most competitive real estate on the comedy ballot. Five of seven nominees come from this show.
\n\nJamie Lee Curtis, “The Bear” (FX) | “Tonnato”She won this in 2024 and returns with a submission that also carries Rob Reiner’s posthumous nomination. Curtis has an Oscar and an Emmy and now the…
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