Julia Louis-Dreyfus was honored at the Emmys with the award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for "Veep." This is Louis-Dreyfus' fourth Emmy win overall. She won the Emmy last year for playing Vice President Selina Meyer on "Veep."


Louis-Dreyfus was up against Lena Dunham for "Girls," Amy Poehler for "Parks & Rec," Tina Fey for "30 Rock," Edie Falco for "Nurse Jackie" and Laura Dern for "Enlightened."


Louis-Dreyfus' "Veep" will return for a third season on HBO.


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Did Jim Parsons deserve to win for "The Big Bang Theory"?



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Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series is ...


Jim Parsons for "The Big Bang Theory."



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Jane Fonda vs. Jessica Lange?


Jane Fonda wore this dress on "The Newsroom." Jessica Lange wore it on the Emmys red carpet. Fierce off.





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Was Amy Poehler robbed?


JLD won the Emmy again.



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Happening right now ...




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Lead Actress in a Comedy Series is ...


Julia Louis-Dreyfus!



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Merritt Wever was like ...




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Tina & Amy FOREVER




They're the best, right?



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More on the "30 Rock" win


Were you surprised? The "30 Rock" finale was great.



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Emmys is changing it up this year.


Are you surprised by Tony Hale and Merritt Wever?



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TONY HALE!!!!


Tony Hale won for "Veep"! Yes, Buster Bluth!



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"30 Rock" finale wins!


"30 Rock" just won Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series!!



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Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series is ...


Merritt Wever!!



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Amy & Tina FTW


Just when you thought it was a bad opener, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler arrived.




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Emmy Host Reunion


Conan O'Brien, NPH, Jane Lynch, Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel are all on stage, tossing around jokes.



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One of the best moments from the red carpet ...


Julia Louis-Dreyfus and the accidental photobomb.




via.



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NPH is really selling the whole future of TV thing. Networks, it's your move.



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Neil Patrick Harris is talking to his TV just like you ...


Only the TV is talking back.



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"The Name Game" makes an appearance!


"American Horror Story: Asylum's" "Name Game" made an appearance in the Emmys opening!!!




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Here we go!


Who's excited!?



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Claire Danes, Lurker




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Best Emmy Quotes


The red carpet is a great place for quotes. These are the best so far!



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Kerry Washington brought her mom and dad to the Emmys




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Amy Poehler wins the red carpet.


She interviewed Carrie Underwood and it was the best.



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Shonda Rhimes, y'all.




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These people should win.


These 9 nominees should take home the award tonight.


Who are you rooting for?



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Tina Fey rocking it.




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"It is perfect 'Breaking Bad.'"


Bryan Cranston said the "Breaking Bad" series finale is "perfect." AHHH!!!



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Tina & Amy!!


Tina Fey said she and Amy Poehler will discuss hosting the Golden Globes again at the 2013 Emmy ceremony. Do you want them back?



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Alyson Hannigan is on her way ...




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  • Jim Parsons, "The Big Bang Theory"


    Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series




  • Gail Mancuso, "Modern Family"


    Outstanding Directing In A Comedy Series




  • Julia Louis-Dreyfus, "Veep"


    Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series




  • Tony Hale, "Veep"


    Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series




  • Tina Fey, "30 Rock"


    Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series




  • Merritt Wever, "Nurse Jackie"


    Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series




  • Carrie Preston, "The Good Wife"


    Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series




  • Dan Bucatinsky, "Scandal"


    Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series




  • Melissa Leo, "Louie"


    Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series




  • Bob Newhart, "The Big Bang Theory"


    Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series




  • Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn, "Project Runway"


    Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Reality-Competition Program




  • Louis C.K., "Louis C.K.: Oh My God"


    Outstanding Writing For A Variety Special




  • Louis J. Horvitz, "The Kennedy Center Honors"


    Outstanding Directing For A Variety Special




  • "The Kennedy Center Honors"


    Outstanding Variety Special




  • "Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence In The House Of God"


    Exceptional Merit In Documentary Filmmaking