Big wins, big stars at Emmys

The Good Wife star Julianna Margulies is the winner of the Emmy Award for best actress in a drama series. Kyle Chandler won the male award.

  • <b>Actress, Miniseries or Movie</b>: Kate Winslet, <i>Mildred Pierce</i>, HBO.
    Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Kate Winslet, Mildred Pierce, HBO.
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  • <b>Supporting Actor, Miniseries or Movie</b>: Guy Pearce, <i>Mildred Pierce</i>.<br><br>Seen here with co-actor Kate Winslet.
    Supporting Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Guy Pearce, Mildred Pierce.

    Seen here with co-actor Kate Winslet.
  • <b>Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series</b>: Steven Levitan, left, and Jeffrey Richman accept the award for <i>Modern Family (Caught in the Act)</i>.
    Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series: Steven Levitan, left, and Jeffrey Richman accept the award for Modern Family (Caught in the Act).
  • <b>Comedy Series</b>: <i>Modern Family</i><br><br>"Modern Family" cast members pose backstage at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards.
    Comedy Series: Modern Family

    "Modern Family" cast members pose backstage at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards.
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  • <b>Best Actress in a Drama Series</b>: Julianna Margulies is seen backstage after winning the award at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards.
    Best Actress in a Drama Series: Julianna Margulies is seen backstage after winning the award at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards.
  • <b>Lead Actor in a Drama Series</b>: Kyle Chandler, <i>Friday Night Lights</i>.
    Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Kyle Chandler, Friday Night Lights.
  • <b>Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series</b>: <i>Game of Thrones</i> cast member Peter Dinklage.
    Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Game of Thrones cast member Peter Dinklage.
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  • <b>Best Actress in a Comedy Series</b>: Melissa McCarthy, <i>Mike & Molly</i>.
    Best Actress in a Comedy Series: Melissa McCarthy, Mike & Molly.
  • Charlie Sheen presented the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series at the Emmys.
    Charlie Sheen presented the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series at the Emmys.
  • <b>Supporting Actress, Drama Series</b>: Margo Martindale, <i>Justified,</i> FX.
    Supporting Actress, Drama Series: Margo Martindale, Justified, FX.
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  • <b>Writing, Drama Series</b>: Jason Katims, <i>Friday Night Lights</i>, NBC.
    Writing, Drama Series: Jason Katims, Friday Night Lights, NBC.
  • <b>Supporting Actor, Comedy Series</b>: Ty Burrell, <i>Modern Family</i>, ABC.
    Supporting Actor, Comedy Series: Ty Burrell, Modern Family, ABC.
  • <b>Directing,Comedy Series</b>: Michael Spiller, <i>Modern Family</i>.
    Directing,Comedy Series: Michael Spiller, Modern Family.
  • <b>Miniseries or Movie</b>: <i>Downton Abbey (Masterpiece)</i>.<br><br><i>Downtown Abbey</i> writer Julian Fellowes hold Emmys for Best Miniseries or Movie and Best Writing for a Miniseries or Movie.
    Miniseries or Movie: Downton Abbey (Masterpiece).

    Downtown Abbey writer Julian Fellowes hold Emmys for Best Miniseries or Movie and Best Writing for a Miniseries or Movie.
  • <b>Directing, Drama Series</b>: Martin Scorsese, <i>Boardwalk Empire</i>.
    Directing, Drama Series: Martin Scorsese, Boardwalk Empire.
  • <b>Actor, Comedy Series</b>: Jim Parsons, <i>The Big Bang Theory</i>.
    Actor, Comedy Series: Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory.
  • <b>Supporting Actress, Comedy Series</b>: Julie Bowen, "Modern Family," ABC.<br><br>
    Supporting Actress, Comedy Series: Julie Bowen, "Modern Family," ABC.

  • <b>Reality-Competition Program</b>: <i>The Amazing Race</i>.<br><br>From left, Bertram van Munster, Jerry Bruckheimer and Elise Doganieri are joined by the crew of <i>The Amazing Race</i> as they accept the award for outstanding reality competition programme
    Reality-Competition Program: The Amazing Race.

    From left, Bertram van Munster, Jerry Bruckheimer and Elise Doganieri are joined by the crew of The Amazing Race as they accept the award for outstanding reality competition programme
  • <b>Variety, Music or Comedy Series</b>: <i>The Daily Show With Jon Stewart</i>, Comedy Central.<br><br>John Stewart and the crew of <i>The Daily Show with John Stewart</i> accept the award for Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Series.
    Variety, Music or Comedy Series: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart, Comedy Central.

    John Stewart and the crew of The Daily Show with John Stewart accept the award for Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Series.
  • <b>Directing, Variety, Music or Comedy Series</b>: Don Roy King, <i>Saturday Night Live</i>.
    Directing, Variety, Music or Comedy Series: Don Roy King, Saturday Night Live.