2011 Emmy Nominees:
Cara Buono, "Mad Men"
Joan Cusack, "Shameless"
Loretta Devine, "Grey's Anatomy"
Randee Heller, "Mad Men"
Mary McDonnell, "The Closer"
Julia Stiles, "Dexter"
Alfre Woodard, "True Blood"

2010 Emmy Winner: Ann-Margret ("Law & Order: Special Victims Unit")

2010 Emmy Nominees: Shirley Jones ("The Cleaner"), Elizabeth Mitchell ("Lost"), Mary Kay Place ("Big Love"), Sissy Spacek ("Big Love"), Lily Tomlin ("Damages").

Every Emmy nominee has to submit a sample episode for judging by the viewing panel. Gold Derby has learned of the following selections:

Cara Buono ("Mad Men") - "Chinese Wall"
Joan Cusack ("Shameless") - "Frank Gallagher: Loving Husband, Devoted Father"
Loretta Devine ("Grey's Anatomy") - "This Is How We Do It"
Randee Heller ("Mad Men") - "The Beautiful Girls"
Mary McDonnell ("The Closer") - "Help Wanted"
Julia Stiles ("Dexter") - "In the Beginning"
Alfre Woodard ("True Blood") - "Night on the Sun"