Uzo Aduba | The Residence
This is Aduba’s first nomination in this category and her fifth career Bolt TV nomination. She is also a double nominee this year, receiving a nomination for Outstanding Lead Performance in a TV Movie or Limited Series for The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat.

Quinta Brunson | Abbott Elementary
This is Brunson’s third nomination in this category. She previously won in 2023 for her performance in Abbott Elementary. Brunson is also nominated this year for Outstanding Comedy Series for Abbott Elementary, bringing her total to 12 career Bolt TV nominations and 7 wins. Her wins include 3 for Outstanding Comedy Series (Abbott Elementary), 1 for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series (Abbott Elementary), 1 for Outstanding Lead Performance in a Comedy Series (Abbott Elementary), 1 for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series (A Black Lady Sketch Show), and 1 for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series (Abbott Elementary).

Michelle Buteau | Survival of the Thickest
This is Buteau’s second nomination in this category and her fourth career Bolt TV nomination. She is also nominated this year for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series for Survival of the Thickest.

Ayo Edebiri | The Bear
This is Edebiri’s second nomination in this category. She previously won in 2024 for The Bear. Edebiri is also nominated this year for Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series for The Bear, bringing her career total to four Bolt TV nominations.

Meagan Good | Harlem
This is Good’s second nomination in this category and her second career Bolt TV nomination.

Delroy Lindo | UnPrisoned
This is Lindo’s second nomination in this category and his fourth career Bolt TV nomination. He earned his first nomination in 2020 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for The Good Fight.

Simone Missick | Government Cheese
This is Missick’s first nomination in this category and her fifth career Bolt TV nomination. She earned her first nomination in 2018 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a TV Movie or Limited Series for Marvel’s: The Defenders.

David Oyelowo | Government Cheese
This is Oyelowo’s first nomination in this category and his third career Bolt TV nomination. He previously won in 2024 for Outstanding Lead Performance in a TV Movie or Limited Series for Lawmen: Bass Reeves.

Natasha Rothwell | How to Die Alone
This is Rothwell’s first nomination in this category and her eighth career Bolt TV nomination. She is also nominated this year for Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Drama Series for The White Lotus. Rothwell earned her first nominations in 2019 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series for Insecure.

Kerry Washington | UnPrisoned
This is Washington’s second nomination in this category and her sixth career Bolt TV nomination. She previously won for Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series for Reasonable Doubt.