Trophy Shots: Inside the Winners' Photo Booth

Who do the Emmys love? These talented stars, who all dropped by the backstage PEOPLE/CBS photo booth
By Brooke Showell
Updated August 26, 2015 12:16 AM

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JIM PARSONS

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It’s the next best thing to a Ph.D: The Big Bang Theory’s Parsons, winner for best actor in a comedy, shows off some shiny new hardware.

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MERRITT WEVER

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They like her, they really like her! Nabbing best supporting actress for her role on Nurse Jackie came as a bit of a surprise for first-time winner Merritt Weaver, but after her lightning-quick acceptance speech, she raises her statuette like a pro … well, almost.

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JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS

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She’s golden! The only thing more dazzling than ‘s glittery dress and high-wattage smile is the best actress Emmy that the comedy chief earned for her role on Veep.

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MELISSA LEO

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After scoring a trophy for her guest turn on Louie, the actress takes a celebratory spin in PEOPLE’s photo booth.

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TINA & TRACEY

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Smile and say “blerg!” Funny ladies Tina Fey and writing partner Tracey Wigfield show off their backstage antics after scoring a comedy writing win for 30 Rock.

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JEFF DANIELS

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It’s better than a Barcalounger! Jeff Daniels makes headlines as The Newsroom’s best anchor (whoops, that’s actor) in a drama.

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BOBBY CANNAVALE

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Sexy stubble? Check. Smoldering grin? Check. Boardwalk Empire supporting actor winner Bobby Cannavale shows off his best side to PEOPLE.

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TONY HALE

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He’s just a little excited! After holding costar purse on stage, Tony Hale (who won for best supporting actor in Veep) upgrades to a better accessory – his Emmy.

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MELISSA LEO

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After scoring a trophy for her guest turn on Louie, the actress takes a celebratory spin in PEOPLE’s photo booth.

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STEPHEN COLBERT

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Double trouble! The mischievous host, who scored two Emmys for The Colbert Report, takes a quick rest with his twin trophies.

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DEREK & JULIANNE

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Time for a dip? The Houghs show off their brother- love – and fancy footwork – putting on quite the performance in honor of Derek’s best choreography win.

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CARSON DALY

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He’s the voice of The Voice – which hit a high note with its best reality competition win – but Sunday, host Daly is also the show’s smiling face.

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ANNA GUNN

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She’s “bad” to the bone! The Breaking Bad best supporting actress gets dramatic just after her big win.

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BREAKING BAD CAST

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There’s plenty to shout about for the stars of the acclaimed AMC series, including a best supporting actress win for Anna Gunn and nominations for Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul.

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CLAIRE DANES

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Blink, and you still won’t miss it: Homeland’s puts her second consecutive best dramatic actress Emmy front and center.

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MICHAEL DOUGLAS

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Douglas may have referred to his acting win for Behind the Candelabra as a “two-hander,” but he does just fine hoisting up the statuette on his own.

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MODERN FAMILY CAST

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It’s the four the merrier for the ABC sitcom and its famous faces, who take home best comedy series honors for the fourth year in a row.

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ELLEN BURSTYN

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That’s a wrap – see what we did there? – on the Political Animals actress, who claimed the trophy for best supporting actress in a miniseries or movie.

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JAMES CROMWELL

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It might not be the world, but the American Horror Story: Asylum actor does have the best supporting actor in a miniseries Emmy in hand.

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