2014 Emmy Nominees: Lead Actress in a Comedy Matt Richenthal at August 19, 2014 4:17 pm. These women are all talented. But only one can win Lead Actress in a Comedy. 1. Amy Poehler 2. Lena Dunham 3. Melissa McCarthy 4. Edie Falco 5. Taylor Schilling 6. Julia Louis-Dreyfus Wait! There's more! Just click "Next" below: Next Edit Delete