Emmys Opener

(From left) Michael Douglas, Luciana Barroso and Matt Damon watch as ex-hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler critique host Neil Patrick Harris in the opening bit.
(From left) Michael Douglas, Luciana Barroso and Matt Damon watch as ex-hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler critique host Neil Patrick Harris in the opening bit.
LL Cool J and Malin Akerman presented the award for outstanding writing for a comedy series.
House of Cards' Robin Wright and Kevin Spacey with Arrested Development's Jason Bateman before the show began.
A beaming Anna Gunn of AMC's Breaking Bad hoists her Emmy high backstage.
Back in the press room, host Carson Daly and producer Mark Burnett of The Voice proudly show off their trophies.
After winning the Emmy for outstanding choreography, Derek Hough shows off his win in the press room with a classic mid-air high-kick pose.
Modern Family cast members Ed O'Neill and Julie Bowen share a moment backstage.
Bryan Cranston (left) goofs off with fellow Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul.
After a phenomenal tribute to iconic pianist Liberace, Elton John smiles for the camera backstage.
House of Cards' Kevin Spacey and host Neil Patrick Harris share a moment backstage at the Emmys.
Phil Spector star Al Pacino gets caught with a snack backstage.
Mindy Kaling poses for a quick picture.
Veep star Tony Hale parades backstage after his underdog victory in the outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series department.
(From left) Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston are ecstatic after Breaking Bad won the Emmy for outstanding drama series.
Sisters Emily and Zooey Deschanel come together for a family picture backstage.
Claire Danes backstage after winning the Emmy for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for her work in Homeland.
(From left) Connie Britton and Laura Dern share a moment during a break in the show.
Meanwhile, back in the press room, a triumphant Jeff Daniels emerges arms-wide-open with his Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a drama series in hand.
30 Rock alum Jack McBrayer gets a picture with The Newsroom's Jeff Daniels.
Emmy presenter and nominee Sofia Vergara poses for a picture backstage.
(From left) Breaking Bad's Dean Norris, Jonathan Banks and Aaron Paul come together for a cast picture.
Kerry Washington and Diahann Carroll, who presented the award for best supporting actor in a drama series, share a moment backstage.
30 Rock alum Tina Fey gets up to receive her Emmy for outstanding writing in a comedy series.
Jon Hamm gets together with Alec Baldwin for a picture backstage.
Mad Men cast members Christina Hendricks and Zachary Quinto grab a quick picture during the show.
Behind the Candelabra stars Michael Douglas and Matt Damon have a chat backstage.
Renn Hawkey and Vera Farmiga share an endearing moment for the camera during the show.
Emmy winner Julia Louis-Dreyfus and competitor Amy Poehler celebrate the former's win in the outstanding lead actress in a comedy series category.