- Rhea Seehorn leads Gold Derby odds to win Best Drama Actress for Pluribus.
- Critics Choice (Jan. 4) and Golden Globes (Jan. 11) are the key award dates.
- Co-nominees include Britt Lower (Severance) and Kathy Bates (Matlock).
Rhea Seehorn favored in early awards forecasts
Rhea Seehorn has emerged as the frontrunner in Gold Derby’s predictions for Best Drama Actress, with the site tipping her to win at both the Critics Choice Awards (Jan. 4) and the Golden Globes (Jan. 11). The momentum follows the freshman season of Pluribus, the Apple TV+ drama from Vince Gilligan in which Seehorn stars as Carol Sturka.
Why pundits are backing Seehorn
Pluribus put Seehorn in a leading role for the first time after years of acclaim as Kim Wexler on Better Call Saul. Gold Derby’s odds reflect both her performance and the show’s awards buzz: critics praised Seehorn’s portrayal of a fantasy-romance author who survives a viral apocalypse that leaves most of humanity in a hive mind.
Critics and awards prognosticators have noted the range Seehorn brings to the part — blending dark comedy, vulnerability and quiet menace — which has helped position her as a serious contender in early-season betting and prediction boards.
Key rivals: Britt Lower and Kathy Bates
Seehorn’s chief co-nominees include Britt Lower, the reigning Emmy winner for Severance, and Kathy Bates, a recent Critics Choice Award winner for Matlock. Both actresses bring strong pedigrees and industry recognition, making the race competitive despite Seehorn’s favorable odds.
Britt Lower’s Emmy momentum and Kathy Bates’ established awards track record mean the outcome still hangs on final voting by association members and critics.
What a win would mean for Seehorn and Pluribus
A win at either the Critics Choice Awards or the Golden Globes would mark Seehorn’s first major leading-actress trophy. While she’s previously collected critics’ prizes and a Gold Derby Award for her supporting work, a trophy in the lead category would officially launch Pluribus onto the broader awards map and amplify industry attention for Seehorn’s transition to starring roles.
Next steps and dates to watch
- Critics Choice Awards: Jan. 4
- Golden Globes (TV): Jan. 11
The awards season remains fluid — voters and critics can shift as more screenings and conversations occur — but for now Gold Derby’s predictions put Rhea Seehorn at the front of a high-profile race.
More on Pluribus and Seehorn
Pluribus was created by Vince Gilligan and streams on Apple TV+. The series centers on Seehorn’s Carol Sturka and explores identity, love and survival after a global event reshapes human consciousness.
Sources: Gold Derby predictions, show press and awards calendars.
Image Referance: https://www.goldderby.com/tv/2025/rhea-seehorn-pluribus-golden-globes-critics-choice-odds/
