Diana Rigg has received positive reviews for her role as Olenna Tyrell in the TV series . Screen Rant called Rigg 's performance full of energy and fun , saying that the character is " refreshing " and has " sassy put-downs and blunt talk , she is likely the closest thing to comic relief we have in the show . " She received several award nominations for her portrayal of Olenna Tyrell . For her performance in the series she earned the Gold Derby TV Awards for Best Drama Guest Actress in 2013 , 2015 and 2018 . Other nominations include the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series in 2013 , 2014 , 2015 and 2018 , the Critics ' Choice Television Award for Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series in 2013 and 2014 , and the Gold Derby TV Awards for Best Drama Guest Actress in 2014
Primetime Emmy Awards
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Olenna Tyrell