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We knew 'Modern Family' would win something at the 2012 Emmy Awards. After all, the cast and crew pretty much dominated the Comedy Series, and Supporting Actor and Supporting Actress categories. But probably no one expected Julie Bowen, who plays Claire Dunphy on the show, to beat out both Kristen Wiig (and her many 'SNL' personalities) and the late Kathryn Joosten of 'Desperate Housewives' in the

Well, isn't that something.  'Modern Family' seems to have won itself an award.  Did we not tell you that this show would likely come up again when it won the first award of the night, awarding Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series to Eric Stonestreet...

So much for your streak, 'Mad Men!'  In a startling upset, Showtime's 'Homeland' seems to have completely swept the 2012 Emmys, taking home the big cheese for Outstanding Drama Series.  Not only an impressive feat as Showtime's first series win, but 'Homeland's victory also ends 'Mad Men's streak of winning the award 4 times in a row...

Well, don't get too excited.  Jessica Lange may have won the Outstanding Supporting Actress Emmy, but in the Mini-Series or Movie category, where FX managed to score 17 nominations for 'American Horror Story.'  Some would argue that 'American Horror Story' isn't quite a mini-series, but given the show's nature of reinventing every year, the Ryan Murphy horror-thriller managed to eke by... Read Mor

If you haven't seen the first season of 'Homeland,' seems like now's a good time to start!  Not only does the new season begin on Sunday, September 30, but its lead actors are on fire!  Claire Danes has taken home the 2012 Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama, just moments after her 'Homeland' co-star Damian Lewis did the same in the men's category...

Ouch!  Sorry, Jon Hamm.  The Emmys just don't seem to be your thing, but at least you're handsome!  Instead, the big drama victor is 'Homeland' star Damian Lewis, taking home the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama.  His first nomination as well as win, the UK thespian was honored for his role as 'Homeland's Sergeant Nicholas Brody, a veteran kept as a POW for years before finally returnin

Seriously, how adorable is Aaron Paul?  "Thank you for not killing me off," said the 'Breaking Bad' star, as he accepted his second consecutive Emmy for the role of Jesse Pinkman.  Paul referred to series creator Vince Gilligan's initial plan for the Jesse Pinkman character, which would have seen him dead inside the first several episodes...

Well, we can't say we saw that coming!  Sorry Amy Poehler, Hanna Horvath Lena Dunham, Melissa McCarthy, Edie Falco, Zooey Deschanel and Tina Fey!  Julia Louis-Dreyfus has officially taken the 2012 Emmy for Outstanding Leading Actress in a Comedy Series, winning for her role as Vice President Selina Meyer of HBO's 'Veep...

Quick, someone get him a half-Emmy!  'Two and a Half Men' star Jon Cryer has officially won his second Emmy for his part as Alan Harper.  Indeed, it seems that this year's lack of Charlie Sheen hasn't slowed him down a bit, as the show heads into its tenth, and final year...

Stop the presses, 'Modern Family' has won an Emmy!  The sure to dominate series caps off the first award of the night, snagging Outstanding Supporting Actor on the comedy side of things with Eric Stonestreet.  Stonestreet won for his beloved portrayal of Cameron Tucker on ABC's monster-comedy hit 'Modern Family.'

The 2012 Primetime Emmy Awards aired Sunday, September 23, at 7 p.m. EST, and all the big names of TV stardom came out to see which of the top shows could truly be crowned the best! But which one of your favorite series and celebs took home the top awards?

‘Glee,’ ‘The Voice,’ and ‘American Idol‘ were among the music-themed shows that scored nominations this morning for the 2012 Emmy Awards, which recognize excellence in television.