Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series . Beginning with the 18th Primetime Emmy Awards , leading actresses in comedy have competed alone . However , these comedic performances included actresses from miniseries , telefilms , and guest performers competing against main cast competitors . Such instances are marked below : The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards are the first Emmys where there is no representation from a big four broadcast network
18th Primetime Emmy Awards
18th Primetime Emmy Awards
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series