Dame Maggie Smith was named outstanding supporting actress in a drama series for her role in Downton Abbey, beating Game Of Thrones stars Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke and M aisie Williams. “Of course, he was referring to the “#Game of Thrones” and the “People v. OJ Simpson: “American Crime Story”, both of which shows were the big winners last night.
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Ryan Murphy’s American Crime Story based on the infamous 1994 double homicide of Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman took home five awards, including Sarah Paulson’s lead actress in a limited series or movie win for her portrayal as prosecutor Marcia Clark, who she took with her to the awards as her plus one.
“Obama out, Hillary in”, said Vance, as he wrapped his victory speech.
After picking up best drama, the HBO series is now the most honored show in Emmy history.
The fantasy series, inspired by the novels of George R.R. Martin, was grand victor of the evening, along with Veep, which won Best Comedy for the second year running, and The People v. O.J. Simpson, which won the Limited Series. The following year, she was nominated but didn’t win.
Also a surprise were lead actors in a drama series: Rami Malek for Mr. Robot and Tatiana Maslany for Orphan Black. “I would be happy if I were the last cisgender male to play a transgender female”, he said, calling for transgender actors to finally get a seat at the table.
“Master of None” scored its first Emmy award, winning Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series.
The actress then took an emotional turn, and tearfully thanked her late father, who died Friday.
Did anyone else have to do a double take when Kimmel found Jeb Bush in the front seat of President Selina Meyer’s (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) presidential vehicle?
“I think that “Veep” has torn down the wall between comedy and politics”, she said as she accepted her award.
ABC said that more detailed data would be available later on Monday that will better reflect the live show’s audience.
She promised to “rebuild that wall and make Mexico pay for it”. Julia Louis-Dreyfus won her fifth straight award for her performance in “Veep”.
Jeffrey Tambor won best lead actor in a comedy series for his role in Transparent and urged the television industry to provide more opportunities for transgender actors. Transparent’s winners each delivered memorable moments with their speeches, such as creator Jill Soloway shouting “Topple the patriarchy!” as she accepted directing honors.
For the full list of Emmy-winners, visit the official website. It was her third win for playing the formidable dowager.
“Thanks to Mark Burnett we don’t have to watch reality shows anymore”, Kimmel said.
Malek won the prize for best drama actor on his first nomination.
3 Emmys® for “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver”, including Outstanding Variety Talk Series; Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series; and Outstanding Picture Editing for Variety Programming. The “The People v. O.J. Simpson” won the award for Outstanding Limited Series.
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In a surprising turn, Kate McKinnon won Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy for “Saturday Night Life”, and received a congratulatory tweet from Hillary Clinton, her most well-known impression.
