Claire Danes-starrer
‘Homeland’ and So
fia Vergara-famed ‘Modern Family’ emerged big winners at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards, besting popular shows like ‘Mad Men’ and ’30 Rock’.
‘Homeland’, based on the Israeli series ‘Hatufim’, pipped ‘Mad Men’ as best drama series at Sunday’s awards ceremony at the Nokia Theatre, while ‘Modern Family’ won its third-straight award for best comedy.
‘Modern Family’ star Julie Bowen, 42, snagged the title of Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series, beating out fellow nominees Sofia Vergara, Mayim Balik, Merritt Wever, Kristen Wiig and the late Kathryn Joosten.
Bowen’s costar Eric Stonestreet took home the award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series, while Steven Levitan won the Outstanding Directing award for the same series.
Jon Cryer from ‘Two and a Half Men’ won the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series award, while the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series went to Julia Louis-Dreyfus from ‘Veep’.
The Outstanding Lead Actor and Actress in a drama series went to ‘Homeland’s Damian Lewis and Claire Danes respectively. “To my husband, my love, my life, my baby-daddy, this doesn’t mean anything without you. I love you so much. I’m so grateful. Thank you,” Danes told Hugh Dancy in her acceptance speech.
Veteran actress Maggie Smith bagged the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series award for ‘Downton Abbey’. The Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series award was given to Tim Van Patten for ‘Boardwalk Empire’.
‘Game Change’ was named the Outstanding Miniseries or TV Movie and its star Julianne Moore, who portrayed former Alaska Governor and GOP vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin, took home the Outstanding Lead Actress award in the category. Kevin Costner was named the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for his role in ‘Hatfields & McCoys’.
The night, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, ended with a standing ovation for Michael J Fox, whose acting career continues 21 years after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, as he presented the final award. (PTI)