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PIX: Modern Family, Homeland shine at the Emmys

Last updated on: September 24, 2012 12:18 IST
Sofia Vergara

The 64th Emmy Awards held at Nokia thetare, Los Angeles on September 23 saw a host of new winners and A-list hollywood stars as they dazzled the red carpet in their couture gowns.

Modern Family's Sofia Vergara was a huge hit on the red carpet in her sensational Zuhair Murad gown.

It was a huge night for the show too as it continued its winning streak at the awards with three awards.

Here's looking at the headline makers of the night.

Heidi Klum

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Heidi Klum

German supermodel Heidi Klum was a stunner in a flowing Alexandre Vauthier sea foam gown.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Aaron Paul

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus  and Aaron Paul

Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus won the Emmy for Best Actress in a comedy series for her show Veep while Breaking Bad's Aaron Paul was judged the Best Supporting actor in a drama series.

Downton Abbey's Maggie Smith, who wasn't present to receive her award was Best Supporting Actress in a drama series.

Julie Bowen and Eric Stonestreet

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Julie Bowen and Eric Stonestreet

Modern Family stars Julie Bowen and Eric Stonestreet pose with their trophies. While Bowen won the Best Supporting Actress in a comedy series, Stonestreet won in the Best Supporting Actor category.

The series also won the Best Comedy Series award and Best Director award for it's maker Steven Levitan.

Jon Cryer

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Jon Cryer

Two And A Half Men star Jon Cryer snagged the Best Actor award for the hit CBS show.


 

The real stars of Modern Family

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Nolan Gould, Aubrey Anderson-Emmons and Rico Rodriguez

Actors Nolan Gould who plays Luke, Aubrey Anderson-Emmons (Lily on the show) and Rico Rodriguez (Manny) pose with the Best Comedy Series award for Modern Family.

Homeland dethrones Mad Men as Best Drama Series

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Mandy Patinkin, Claire Danes, Damian Lewis and Jackson Pace
Actors Mandy Patinkin, Claire Danes, winner Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Homeland, and Damian Lewis, winner Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Homeland, and Jackson Pace pose in the press room.

Homeland emerged as the new winner in the Drama Series category, ending Mad Men's winning streak. It was also awarded the Best Drama series nod.

Zooey Deschanel and Christina Hendricks

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Zooey Deschanel and Christina Hendricks

Actress Zooey Deschanel wore her signature bangs and a Reem Acra prom dress for the awards while Mad Men actress Christina Hendricks dressed up in a Christiano Siriano gown.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban

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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban

Actress Nicole Kidman also went for the popular colour of the night in a blue Antonio Berardi gown as she accompanied husband Keith Urban to the awards.

Olivia Munn and Amanda Peet

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Olivia Munn and Amanda Peet

Actresses Olivia Munn and Amanda Peet grabbed their share of eyeballs in their daring gowns.