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2011 Emmys: Big Moments From the Show

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Sep 19, 2011 7:43 PM
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Jane Lynch

The Glee star gave a hugely enjoyable performance as the host of the show.


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Lea Michele & Ian Somerhalder

Two super-pretty people presented an award. Now go back to staring at them.


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Melissa McCarthy

The Mike & Molly accepted her comedy crown with grace, dignity and hilarity.


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The Daily Show's Jon Stewart

Stewart & Co. put on a truly excellent show, but we have to say that it's too bad that many also-excellent late night comedies can't get any Emmy love.


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The Emmytones

Did you know that these stars—Zachary Levi, Cobie Smulders, Taraji P. Nelson and our own Joel McHale among them—could sing so beautifully? Now you do.


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Kyle Chandler

Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose. And wouldn't you know it, the Friday Night Lights coach didn't.


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Margo Martindale

The Justified costar was lovely and gracious—even as she noted that her character had been killed off the show.


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Lonely Planet & Michael Bolton

The comedy musical act and Lonely Planet—zing!—put on a performance extravaganza that was totally fun.


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Rob Lowe & Sofia Vergara

The pretty pair said a bunch of stuff but we were totally checking them out and didn't really listen.


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Jimmy Kimmel & Jimmy Fallon

In an inspirational moment, two Jimmys entered the arena, tussled on the floor and, when the smoke and saliva cleared, were still there.


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The stars of Charlie's Angels

The cast of the Charlie's Angels reboot teaned up with former Angel (and current show producer) Drew Barrymore to hand out an award to Minka Kelly's former costar Kyle Chandler.


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Peter Dinklage

Game of Throne's Tyrion Lannister accepted the golden treasure of the House of Emmy.


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Jane Lynch & Paula Abdul

These are not real accountants, people.


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Jon Cryer & Ashton Kutcher

These guys were so good onstage; they should really work more together.


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The Entourage guys

The show's over, and now it's time to hand out some awards.


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Will Arnett & Zooey Deschanel

Two of the funniest stars of the new fall season teamed up for a totally adorable intro.


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Mad Men cast

For a show about the past, this show totally seems to own the present.


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Kate Winslet

After receiving some bawdy compliments from costar Guy Pearce, the actor responded by...thanking her mum. Aw.


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Modern Family cast and crew

You know what's funny? This show. They totally owned the comedy awards this year, and it's hard to argue that these folks didn't deserve it.


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Gwyneth Paltrow

The gorgeous and talented movie star Glee star presented the last award of the night—and the prompter gave out. Live TV is fun!

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