Stars of the US small screen gathered in Los Angeles for the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards. Advertising industry series Mad Men walked away with best TV drama for the second year running.
30 Rock won its third consecutive award for best comedy series. Its star Alec Baldwin also took the prize for best actor in a comedy series.
Although Tina Fey failed to win the award for best comedy actress in 30 Rock, she did pick up the award for best guest actress in a comedy series for her impersonation of US politician Sarah Palin on Saturday Night Live.
Lost star Michael Emerson took the award for best supporting actor in a drama series, while Jon Cryer's role in Two and a Half Men earned him best supporting actor in a comedy series.
For the second time, Glenn Close was awarded the Emmy for best actress in a drama series for Damages. Muriel's Wedding star Toni Collette also won the award for best actress in a comedy series for her new show, United States of Tara.
Cherry Jones was named best supporting actress in a drama series for her role as the US President in 24. But her co-star Kiefer Sutherland lost out in the lead actor miniseries/movie category to Irishman Brendan Gleeson.
Drew Barrymore was nominated for her role in TV Movie Grey Gardens, based on the life stories of the eccentric aunt and first cousin of Jackie Onassis, but lost out to her co-star Jessica Lange.
Michael J Fox won an award for his guest appearance in drama series Rescue Me. It was his fifth career Emmy after winning past awards for his roles in Spin City and Family Ties.
Singer Justin Timberlake also picked up the Emmy for best guest actor in a comedy series for his appearances on Saturday Night Live, beating the likes of Steve Martin and Beau Bridges.
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