"Our show started great and ended great," said "Friday Night Lights" lead drama actor winner Kyle Chandler. "People ask me if I'm upset it went off the air, and I say, 'No, we had five really strong seasons.' "
Mark Davis/TVA/PictureGroupThe night’s hot silhouettes called to mind the sirens of Old Hollywood. Last year’s one-shoulder looks gave way to gowns in fishtail and mermaid shapes. And who says red dresses don’t work with a red carpet?
“The straight women never win in comedy! But I did!” said Julie Bowen (in Oscar de la Renta), who received immediate congratulations from fellow Emmy nominee and Modern Family co-star Sofia Vergara, in Vera Wang … Presenter Claire Danes opted for a classic silhouette with modern beaded geometrics from Oscar de la Renta Resort 2012. … Mildred Pierce duo Evan Rachel Wood and winner Kate Winslet each wore a slinky Elie Saab. “I feel very comfortable in this,” said Winslet. “It kept my red carpet panic at bay.” She also wore $50,400 worth of Cartier drop earrings in 18k white gold and diamonds … Nina Dobrev of The Vampire Diaries paired her Donna Karan Resort 2012 fishtail gown with a $175,000 vintage choker by Neil Lane … Saturday Night Live nominee Kristen Wiig‘s bronze silk Zac Posen allowed her to show off her back … Nurse Jackie nominee Edie Falco wore a fleshtone Randi Rahm couture creation with tulle and ruching detail, in one of the “it” colors of the season … Friday Night Lights‘ Minka Kelly went Paris chic in a midnight-blue lace-tiered Christian Dior gown and $180,000 Tiffany diamond drop earrings … “I loved my Oscar de la Renta last year. But this year I just wanted to be comfortable,” said Glee‘s Lea Michele, whose form-fitting Marchesa gown was a relaxed contrast to her multi-ruffled, flamenco-inspired 2010 dress … Presenter and New Girl star Zooey Deschanel met with Hot in Cleveland nominee Betty White … Drew Barrymore (in Givenchy couture) and new Charlie’s Angels Annie Ilonzeh (in Romona Keveza) and Rachael Taylor (in Armani Prive) … Mad Men lead drama actor nominee Jon Hamm, in Tom Ford, with partner Jennifer Westfeldt, in vintage 1940s Helena Barbieri. … Emmy host Jane Lynch (with wife Laura Embry) wore four David Meister gowns during the evening. … Entourage castmates Kevin Connolly, Jerry Ferrara, Jeremy Piven and Adrian Grenier backstage during the show. … “Our show started great and ended great,” said Friday Night Lights lead drama actor winner Kyle Chandler. “People ask me if I’m upset it went off the air, and I say, ‘No, we had five really strong seasons.’ ”
