Julia Louis-Dreyfus makes Emmys history by winning her sixth consecutive prize as The Handmaid's Tale is the big winner at the 69th Awards with EIGHT gongs
- Louis-Dreyfus on the Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series award for the sixth consecutive year
- The Veep star has now tied Cloris Leachman for most ever by an individual performer with eight
- Hulu series The Handmaid's Tale was the biggest winner of the night with eight gongs
- Elisabeth Moss took home her first Emmy ever in the Outstanding Actress in a Drama category
- Ann Dowd won Outstanding Supporting Actress while Reed Morano won Outstanding Directing
- Big Little Lies took home six awards including Outstanding Limited Series
- The HBO series also received individual honors for Nicole Kidman, Laura Dern, and Alexander Skarsgård
- Donald Glover was named Outstanding Actor in a Comedy and won for Outstanding Directing
- Sterling K. Brown won Outstanding Actor in a Drama for This Is Us
- Riz Ahmed earned Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie for The Night Of
- Lena Waithe was the first black woman to win for comedy writing alongside Aziz Ansari for Master Of None
- Kate McKinnon and Alec Baldwin both earned gongs for their work on Saturday Night Live
- SNL was bested by Last Week Tonight With John Oliver in the Outstanding Variety/Talk Series category
- John Lithgow and Ann Dowd won Outstanding Supporting Actor/Actress in Drama Series gongs, respectively
- Westworld and Stranger Things both did not win a single award on Sunday despite several nominations
- The gala event was hosted by comedian and late night host Stephen Colbert
The Handmaid's Tale may have had the biggest night but it was Julia Louis-Dreyfus who made history at the 69th Emmy Awards on Sunday.
The 56-year-old actress won Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series for the the sixth consecutive year en route to tying a record for most acting awards ever at the event held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
The big win for HBO comedy series Veep ties her with acting legend Cloris Leachman for most ever by a performer as they both have eight gongs total.
In her acceptance speech, the veteran actress said: 'This is and continues to be the role of a lifetime and an adventure of utter utter joy.'
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Blazing the trail: Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Elisabeth Moss' The Handmaid's Tale were the big winners at the 69th Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night
Wow factor: The Hulu drama The Handmaid's Tale took home the most coveted award and final prize of the the night: Outstanding Drama Series
She faced stiff competition as she was up against talented stars including Pamela Adlon, Jane Fonda, Allison Janney, Ellie Kemper, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Lily Tomlin. Veep also took home the Outstanding Comedy Series prize.
Hulu series The Handmaid's Tale was the biggest winner of the night with eight gongs including the final award of the night: Outstanding Drama Series.
It faced heavy competition including: Better Call Saul, The Crown, House of Cards, Stranger Things, This Is Us, and Westworld.
Elisabeth Moss also triumphed in the coveted Outstanding Actress in a Drama category.
She kept her speech sentimental as she thanked her family as she said: 'My brother, Derick, for being my best friend since the day you were born.
'And my mother. You are brave and strong and smart and you have taught me that you can be kind and a f***ing badass.'
The Handmaid's Tale star overcame stiff competition from the other nominees to triumph, beating Keri Russell, The Americans; Claire Foy, The Crown; The Handmaid's Tale; Robin Wright, House of Cards; Viola Davis, How to Get Away with Murder; Evan Rachel Wood, Westworld.
Golden girl: The big win for HBO comedy series Veep ties her with acting legend Cloris Leachman for most ever by a performer as they both have eight gongs total
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Julia Louis Dreyfus sweeps up a couple of Emmy's every year for her beloved character on Veep, Selina Meyer.
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She took the stage last night wearing this gorgeous custom column gown by Carolina Herrera. The simple silhouette was embellished with a resplendent array of gold sequins across her the bodice.
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Bow to your masters: Chris Hardwick got on one knee as he presented the star with the trophy
Big win: Veep also took home the Outstanding Comedy Series prize
Twice as nice: She has won the same award for six consecutive years
Golden: The cast and crew of the HBO series posed together with their shiny new prizes
Also a big winner for the drama was veteran actress of over 30 years Ann Dowd, who may have received the biggest honor of her career as she won the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
The 61-year-old actress was visibly shocked while walking to the stage and had tears in her eyes as she accepted the prize for her work in the Hulu show.
During the emotional speech she said: 'I've been acting for a long time and that this should happen now I don't have the words.'
In another history making moment Reed Morano became the first woman to win a drama directing award at the Emmys in 22 years.
The 40-year-old filmmaker took home the Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series prize for her work on the episode titled Offred.
Pretty in pink: Elisabeth Moss also triumphed in the coveted Outstanding Actress in a Drama category
Meeting a legend: The actress seemed happy to meet Oprah who presented her with the award
Better than the trophy: She even received a hug from the media mogul
Happy times: Elisabeth looked pleased as they took home the last award of the night
Touching: Ann Dowd won the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series gong for her role in The Handmaid's Tale
Blazing a trail: In another history making moment Reed Morano became the first woman to win a drama directing award at the Emmys in 22 years
It was also a huge night for limited HBO series Big Little Lies as it took home six awards including Outstanding Limited Series.
Nicole Kidman earned one of the top honors of the night as she triumphed in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie category over stiff competition including castmate Reese Witherspoon.
The 50-year-old actress thanked her co-stars before opening up about family life with husband Keith Urban and their two daughters.
She said: 'I am also a mother and a wife, I have two little daughters Sunny and Faith and my darling Keith - who I asked to help me pursue this artistic path.
'And they have to sacrifice so much for it, so this is yours - I want my little girls to have this on their shelf and to look at it and go 'every time my mum didn't put me to bed it's because of this - I got something.'
Huge win: Nicole Kidman won Outstanding Actress as she lead the way for Big Little Lies' six gongs
Happy times: The HBO shows six awards including Outstanding Limited Series
Shining star: Laura Dern won the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie gong
Transcendent: Alexander Skarsgård took home a gong in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie for his work on Big Little Lies
Sweet smooch: Alexander's on-screen love-interest congratulated him with a smooch on the lips in front of her husband Keith Urban
Squad goals: Earlier in the night: Shailene Woodley, Nicole, Reese Witherspoon, Laura, and Zoe Kravitz presented the Supporting Actress in a Drama Series gong at the event
She continued by talking about how the HBO series has opened up a dialogue on a very sensitive subject; domestic violence.
Nicole added: 'But also I want them to know that sometimes when you're acting you get a chance to bring a bigger message and this is their contribution and your contribution - we've shone a light on domestic abuse.
'It is a complicated insidious disease, it exists far more than we allow ourselves to know - it is filled with shame, secrecy and by you acknowledging me with this award it shines a light on it even more - so thank you, thank you, thank you I bow down to you.'
Laura Dern was another big winner as she focused on the sisterhood with her female co-stars in her touching acceptance speech.
The 50-year-old actress won the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie gong at the She definitely seemed grateful for her co-stars including Reese Witherspoon, Nicole, Zoe Kravitz, and Shailene Woodley as she said: 'I share this with my tribe of four ladies.'
Purple reign: It was also a big night for Donald Glover as he was named the winner for Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series for his work on Atlanta
Awaken his love: The 33-year-old actor and musical artist looked dapper in a purple Gucci suit as he revealed that he is expecting another child with his girlfriend during his acceptance speech
Genius: Glover became the first black director to win the Emmy for Outstanding Director For A Comedy Series
Hilarious: He was presented with the honor by Dave Chappelle and Melissa McCarthy
Already winners: The comedy duo each won awards earlier in the night for their guest spots on Saturday Night Live
Alexander Skarsgård was also honored at the event as he took home the coveted Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie award as he thanked the female-heavy cast for including him.
The handsome 41-year-old Swedish actor said: 'Thank you for making this boy feel like one of the girls.'
It was also a big night for Donald Glover as he was named the winner for Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series for his work on Atlanta.
The 33-year-old actor and musical artist looked dapper in a purple Gucci suit as he revealed that he is expecting another child with his girlfriend during his acceptance speech.
'I want to thank Michelle, my partner, you love me even with how crazy I get,' he added.
'I want to thank my baby, my son, for just being the joy in my life. I want to thank my unborn son, we're listening to Stevie tonight,' Glover said onstage.
Dapper: Riz Ahmed earned Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie for The Night Of
Big winner: Sterling K. Brown received a standing ovation as he won Outstanding Actor in a Drama for This Is Us
Milestone: Lena Waithe became the first black woman to win for comedy writing for Master Of None along with Aziz Ansari
Glover earlier during the awards ceremony became the first black director to win the Emmy for Outstanding Director For A Comedy Series.
Sterling K. Brown received a standing ovation as he won Outstanding Actor in a Drama for This Is Us.
The 41-year-old actor had one of the standout speeches of the night as he named all the highly popular characters fellow thespians played to win the same award.
He said: 'This joint right here, like Walter White held this joint here. Dick Whitman held this joint. I may have lost some of y’all but you know, Google it. And 19 years ago Detective Frank Pembleton held this joint, as impeccably played by Andre Braugher.'
Riz Ahmed earned Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie for The Night Of.
Big win: John Lithgow won the first award of the night in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series category for his role as Winston Churchill in The Crown
Making a point: The 71-year-old actor thanked the character he played while taking a thinly-veiled shot at the current US political climate as he said: 'Winston Churchill reminds us what courage in government really looks like'
The 34-year-old actor - who is the first actor of Asian decent to earn the honor - used the platform to point out the the injustices in the justice system.
He said: 'I want to say it is always strange reaping the rewards of a story based on real-world suffering, but if this show has shown a light on some of the prejudice in our societies, some of the injustice in our justice system, then maybe that is something.'
Another milestone occurred when Lena Waithe became the first black woman to win for comedy writing for Master Of None along with Aziz Ansari.
The 33-year-old actress got emotional as she said: 'The things that make us different — those are our superpowers.'
Talented: Kate McKinnon won the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy gong for the second year in a row
Muse: The comedienne got emotional as she thanked former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton
Yuge! Alec Baldwin won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy for lampooning Donald Trump on Saturday Night Live
Still relevant: Creator Lorne Michaels accepted the gong as Saturday Night Live won Outstanding Variety Sketch Series
And now this: John Oliver happily accepted the Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series award and also later won the Outstanding Variety/Talk Series award as Last Week Tonight With John Oliver beat out SNL
She also mentioned her 'LGBTQIA family' before urging viewers to 'go out there and conquer the world. It would not be as beautiful as it is if we weren’t in it.'
John Lithgow kicked off the night by winning the first gong.
The 71-year-old actor received the shiny new Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series trophy for his role as Winston Churchill in The Crown.
As he beat out several talented actors including Jonathan Banks, Ron Cephas Jones, David Harbour, Mandy Patinkin, and Jeffrey Wright, he began his speech by saying: 'I feel so lucky to have won this in the company of my nominees'
Big winner: Charlie Brooker accepted the Outstanding Television Movie award for Black Mirror: San Junipero
Hitting the high notes: Hamilton star Christopher Jackson performed during the 'In Memoriam' segment
Talented: Rachel Bloom performed a song and dance for a funny segment
He even stopped to thank the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom as he said: 'Winston Churchill reminds us what courage in government really looks like.'
Saturday Night Live also earned a few wins including one for Alec Baldwin for his recurring portrayal of President Donald Trump.
Cast-member Kate McKinnon once again got a win in the comedy supporting actress category as she won the same category last year for her impression of Hillary Clinton.
Host with the most: After a funny video, host Stephen Colbert came out with dancers
Funnyman: As he is known for his political humor, much of his monologue poked fun at the current presidential administration
Wow factor: The most shocking moment of the monologue came out when former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer came out on a podium to address the crowd
What a shock: As Melissa McCarthy is best known for parodying the former member of the Donald Trump administration she looked surprised
Shock and awe: Modern Family stars Julie Bowen and Sarah Hyland could hardly contain their excitement
Back-up plan: The event began with a funny videotaped segment featuring Anthony Anderson and Allison Janney
Chano from 79th: Chance The Rapper made a surprise appearance by rapping in the clip
Hilarious: At one point during the show Colbert interviewed RuPaul who played a living Emmy statue
Melissa McCarthy also won for Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her fantastic portrayal of unhinged White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer. Dave Chappelle was also a winner in the award announced before the televised portion of the event.
Creator Lorne Michaels also accepted a gong as Saturday Night Live won Outstanding Variety Sketch Series.
It was not a successful night for Westworld and Stranger Things as both shows were shutout on the night despite receiving several nominations.
Westworld had the most nominations coming into the event with 22 including at the Creative Arts Emmys which were held last week. At that gala they earned Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (one hour format) which was their only Emmy award of the year.
Wonder in white: Oprah looked fantastic as she presented one of the biggest awards of the night
Legends: Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton and Jane Fonda - pictured from left to right - presented Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie
Mother-figure: Anna Faris hugged Allison Janney as they presented together
A dream in tangerine: Viola Davis looked in fine form
Star-studded: Alec Baldwin and Edie Falco presented together
Not so Insecure: Issa Rae presented alongside big winner RIz Ahmed
Filled with Glee: Lea Michele and Kumail Nanjiani were happy to present the Outstanding Reality-Competition gong to THe Voice
Shining stars: Comedy actresses Kaitlyn Olson and Tracee Ellis Ross presented together
Unlikely combo: Funnyman Seth MacFarlane and Emmy Rossum joined forces
Stranger Things took home five awards at the Creative Arts Emmys last week but struck out on the other thirteen nominations including all the awards presented on Sunday.
The star-studded affair was held at the beautiful Microsoft Theater in Downtown Los Angeles on Sunday.
Comedian and late night host Stephen Colbert kicked off the festivities with a hilarious musical number which featured the likes of Allison Janney and Anthony Anderson. Critically-acclaimed hip-hop star Chance The Rapper even had a verse in the song.
As he is known for his political commentary, there were several comparisons made between the current US administration and current television shows including Stranger Things, This Is Us, and Veep.
Colbert finally hit the stage with several dancers who were dressed in shimmering red dresses and bonnets.
Classic: Norman Lear and Carol Burnett received quite the ovation
Looking good: Tatiana Maslany and Jeffrey Dean Morgan matched in black
Friend or foes? Seth Meyers and James Corden didn't let their competing time slots get in between them
Back to the future: Jim Parsons posed with Iain Armitage who will be playing the child version of his iconic character Sheldon
Specs appeal: Rashida Jones and Mark Feuerstein looked happy to announce a big winner
Vets: Kyra Sedgwick and Dennis Quaid strutted their stuff together
Just the two of us: Alexis Bledel and Gerald McRaney hit the stage
Cool bolbom Sonequa Martin-Green was ravishing in red as she presented with Jeremy Piven
He then went into his monologue which also included many political jokes. Colbert even took a serious turn as he thanked first responders who have helped aid victims of Hurricane Harvey and Irma and urged everyone to donate to Hand In Hand.
HBO's Game of Thrones, which dominated last year's Emmys with 23 nods and 12 trophies, including its second consecutive best drama award, fell outside the eligibility window for Emmy consideration this year.
The Television Academy's 21,000 members were given two weeks in June to sift through a crowded field of some 8,000 entries from shows aired during the previous 12 months across 113 categories.
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Loved up: Julia cuddled up with husband Brad Hall at the star-studded Governor's Ball after the event
Golden boy: Sterling proudly showed off his shiny new trophy at the gala
Dynamic duo: Aziz and Donald also posed with their awards
Cool guys: They congratulated each other on their big wins
Happy to be there: Sean Spicer smiled from ear-to-ear as he hung out at the Governor's Ball
Meeting of the minds: Alec Baldwin posed with Lorne Michaels at the gala
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