Blood and guts fantasy epic Game of Thrones is tipped to triumph as the most successful show ever at the coveted Emmy Awards, television’s equivalent of the Oscars. Burnett cast Trump in “The Apprentice”, the hit series that gave him a catchphrase (“you’re fired”) and a larger public profile. “Thanks to Mark Burnett we don’t have to watch reality shows anymore, we’re living in one”.
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Pointing out Mark Burnett in the audience, Kimmel said the “Celebrity Apprentice” producer was responsible for the rise of Republican presidential nominee Donald TrumpDonald TrumpTrump: Saturday attacks show Clinton won’t keep USA safe Bryan Cranston: Playing Trump would be “huge” Politics in the spotlight at Emmys MORE, who used to star in the NBC reality competition.
“There’s a little bit of Elliot in all of us”, he said.
The Emmy is a record breaker, as Dreyfus just surpassed Candice Bergen and Mary Tyler Moore for most wins in the category. McKinnon got an extra-loud round of applause when she thanked Hillary Clinton, one of her regular impressions.
“I’m so glad that he liked “Veep” because his opinion was the one that really mattered”, she said. He wrapped up his acceptance speech with “God Bless”!
She ended by chanting, “Topple the patriarchy”. He then turned to actress America Ferrera and said, “Nice try changing your name to America”.
Freshman drama Mr. Robot also made quite an impact this year at the Emmy awards with nods for “Best Drama” as well as recognition for Rami Malek for “Best Actor”. “Our show started out as political satire, but it now feels more like sobering documentary”.
Turning serious a moment later, she fought back tears as she dedicated the award to her father, who died Friday.
Tambor also addressed the controversy over cisgender men playing trans women in film and on television. “We have work to do”.
“Game of Thrones” conquered the Emmy kingdom Sunday, honored as top drama for the second consecutive year and becoming the most honored prime-time TV series ever on a night of surprises and sharp political jabs.
Meanwhile, British actors Idris Elba, Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Hiddleston are all nominated for best lead actor in a limited series or movie, while James Corden’s Late, Late Show is up for the outstanding variety talk series prize.
Regina King claimed the award for supporting actress in a limited series for “American Crime”, her second trophy for the program.
Meanwhile, Courtney B Vance was named outstanding actor in a limited series for his portrayal of defence lawyer Johnnie Cochrane, beating co-star Cuba Gooding Jr who played OJ Simpson. “I am holding this because of you”.
Read on to find out what you should know before tonight’s Emmys. Now, with 12 wins this year, Game of Thrones can add awards-show staple to its growing list of accomplishments.
Kimmel got some high-profile help onstage when Matt Damon came out, munching on an apple, to mess with Kimmel after he lost an Emmy to John Oliver.
That episode’s director, Miguel Sapochnik, also won for Outstanding Directing.
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Maggie Smith was honored as best supporting actress in a drama series for the final season of “Downton Abbey”.
