Showtime’s ‘Homeland’ dominates the Emmys
LOS ANGELES - “Homeland,’’ which puts the battle against terrorism on American soil, was honored as best drama series at Sunday’s Emmys and earned trophies for stars Claire Danes and Damian Lewis. “Modern Family’’ was named best comedy.“We feel so lucky, lucky not only to have jobs in these challenging times, but to have jobs that we love with people we love,’’ said Steven Levitan, co-creator of “Modern Family.’’
The drama “Homeland’’ stopped “Mad Men’’ in its tracks, denying the show a record-setting fifth trophy and kept Bryan Cranston from his fourth consecutive best drama award for “Breaking Bad’’ and made “Mad Men’’ star Jon Hamm an also-ran once more.
The Emmys refused to play it predictably Sunday, with Jon Cryer of “Two and a Half Men’’ earning a best actor award and Jimmy Kimmel proving a game but uneven host.
“I’m one of those pesky Brits, I apologize,’’ said Lewis, who plays an American in the espionage thriller. “I don’t really believe in judging art, but I thought I’d show up just in case.’’
Danes, eye-catching in a bright yellow dress that gracefully draped the pregnant actress, was effusive.
“My husband, my love, my life, my baby daddy, this doesn’t mean anything without you,’’ she said to her spouse, actor Hugh Dancy.
Backstage, Danes said she particularly appreciated one fan: President Barack Obama has said he’s a fan of “Homeland,’’ about a Marine and former POW who’s suspected of working for Al Qaeda.
“No pressure,’’ the actress said. “It’s way cool that he is a fan. It speaks to the relevancy of the show and it’s hugely validating.’’
The acting trophies, along with a best writing award for the show, gave “Homeland’’ momentum as it headed toward the best drama award.
Aaron Paul won best supporting drama actor for “Breaking Bad.”
AP
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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