Screen veterans Helen Mirren and Jeremy Irons led the British charge at Sunday night's Emmy awards after they were both honoured for their roles in the sprawling miniseries Elizabeth I. They weren't the only ones basking in glory, though, as secret agent Jack Bauer came out all guns blazing when 24's leading man Kiefer Sutherland picked up the gongs for best actor and best drama.
The London-born actress was keen to pay tribute to her fellow nominees, who included Kathy Bates, Annette Bening and Judy Davis, along with the screenwriters who, she said, were creating more interesting roles for women. "Without the writing we can't do it," explained the 61-year-old. "Every one of these great performances by these great actresses in this category were revealed to us by some wonderful writing."
One person who no doubt agreed with her sentiments was Scottish beauty Kelly Macdonald, who was named best actress in a miniseries or movie thanks to her role in The Girl In The Cafe. "I still think someone's going to take it off me," joked the 30-year-old performer as she clutched her trophy tightly. "This is so nerve-racking!"
The US adaptation of Ricky Gervais' satirical series The Office meanwhile picked up the best comedy award, and veteran actor Alan Alda was presented with the sixth Emmy of his glittering career in recognition of his work in The West Wing.
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