Ann Dowd

Ann Dowd has been named TVLine's Performer of the Week for her role as Aunt Lydia in the latest episode of Hulu's The Testaments. The episode, titled 'Stadium' and aired on April 29, 2026, featured a flashback-heavy storyline revealing the origins of her character in Gilead. Critics praised Dowd's nuanced portrayal of fear, desperation, and moral compromise.