Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
award presented annually by the US Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
The Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series is an award which is given every year by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS). It is given in honor of an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role on a television drama series for the primetime network season.
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | Academy of Television Arts & Sciences |
| First awarded | 1954 |
| Currently held by | Zendaya, Euphoria (2020) |
| Website | emmys |
The award was first given at the 6th Primetime Emmy Awards on February 11, 1954. Zendaya is the current and youngest recipient of the award. She received an award for her work on Euphoria.
