“Veep“, a parody of American politics adapted from a British satire, won three of the early awards handed out tonight, two for acting and one for writing. Its star Julia Louis-Dreyfus won best comedy actress for the fourth time for playing the egotistical Selina Meyer, while Tony Hale, who plays her bag man, was again named comedy supporting actor.

Tambor won for his role as a father who transitions to a woman, and he dedicated the award – his first Emmy – to the transgender community. Game of Thrones is now tied with “Hill Street Blues” and “The West Wing” as the most-honored drama series ever. “Getting the recognition he deserves!” It was his first win after 15 nominations.

For now it was a great night for Game of Thrones and one that was long overdue. Fox not winning anything on the night it hosted the show wasn’t too much of a surprise. “The Voice” won for outstanding reality competition series, its second Emmy win in the category.

Viola Davis used quotes from a 19th century abolitionist to highlight the lack of roles for black women in the entertainment industry in her Emmy award acceptance speech.

When a girl’s gotta eat, a girl’s gotta eat and that’s exactly what happened to Game Of Thrones star Lena Headey at the Emmy Awards.

It was the first Emmy win for Soloway, an alumna of the Annoyance Theatre. Both Clarke and Headey have been nominated twice during the series first five seasons.

Uzo Aduba accepts the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series for her role in Netflix’s “Orange is the New Black” at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California September 20, 2015.

The actor won the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series and credited a number of his close friends and family members for his success, including a shout out to his ex-girlfriend, Jennifer Westfeldt.

“I think you know how I’m going to celebrate”, said Amy Schumer, who won Outstanding Variety Sketch Series for “Inside Amy Schumer”.