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Handmaid's Tale's Ann Dowd Wins Emmy & Is Totally Shocked!

Ann Dowd tears up while accepting her award on stage at the 2017 Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday (September 17) in Los Angeles.

The character actress won her first Emmy for her work on The Handmaid’s Tale in the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series category.

Ann looked completely shocked when her name was called and it took her a few seconds to get out of her seat! She was joined at the show by fellow nominee Samira Wiley (with wife Lauren Morelli) and their co-star Madeline Brewer.

FYI: Samira is wearing a custom Christian Siriano dress, Sophia Webster heels, a Jimmy Choo clutch, and jewelry by Butani, Hearts on Fire, and Djula. Madeline is wearing a Berta gown, Ralph Lauren shoes, an Edie Parker clutch, and jewelry by Djula, Yeprem, and Borgioni.

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Emmy Winner Alexis Bledel Joins 'Handmaid's Tale' Co-Stars at Pre-Emmys Event!

Alexis Bledel walks the red carpet at the 2017 Emmy Performer Nominees Cocktail Reception held at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on Friday (September 15) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The 36-year-old actress is already an Emmy winner this year after picking up the award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for The Handmaid’s Tale. The guest actor awards are announced during the Creative Arts Emmys ceremony.

Also at the party were Alexis‘ co-stars Samira Wiley (with wife Lauren Morelli), Ann Dowd, and Madeline Brewer. The ladies all stopped by the Variety and Women in Film Television Nominees Celebration presented by Mercedes-Benz, where co-star Yvonne Strahvoski was seen mingling with friends.

FYI: Alexis is wearing a Scanlan Theodore dress, Jimmy Choo shoes, and a Christian Louboutin clutch. Madeline is wearing a Vatanika dress, Stuart Weitzman shoes, an Edie Parker clutch, Selim Mouzannar jewelry, and AS 29 jewelry. Yvonne is wearing a Public School dress.

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'Handmaid's Tale' Stars Gather at THR's Emmys Party

The Handmaid’s Tale stars Samira Wiley, Yvonne Strahovski, and Madeline Brewer pose for a photo at The Hollywood Reporter and SAG-AFTRA’s Inaugural Emmy Nominees Night held at the Waldorf Astoria on Thursday (September 14) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Samira is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series and the show is up for Outstanding Drama Series. She was joined by wife Lauren Morelli on the carpet!

Also at the event were Shameless stars William H. Macy (with wife Felicity Huffman), Shanola Hampton, and Emma Kenney. The married couple, both former winners, are both nominated this year.

Former Orange Is the New Black co-stars Matt McGorry and Lauren Lapkus were seen hanging out and they likely met up with their old friend Samira as well!

Also in attendance were singer Jennifer Nettles, Mom‘s Allison Janney, The Brave‘s Anne Heche and husband James Tupper, SNL‘s Alec Baldwin, GeniusGeoffrey Rush, Better Call Saul‘s Bob Odenkirk, What Would Diplo Do?‘s James Van Der Beek, Underground‘s Aldis Hodge, and The Mick‘s Sofia Black D’Elia.

FYI: Samira is wearing a Christian Siriano dress. Yvonne is wearing a Sally LaPointe dress. Madeline is wearing a Paule Ka dress, Saint Laurent heels, a Chanel clutch, and vintage necklaces. Jennifer is wearing a Fabiana Milazzo dress and an Emm Kuo clutch. Sofia is wearing a Cushnie et Ochs outfit. Anne is wearing an Adrianna Papell outfit. Shanola is wearing a Meshki dress.

30+ pictures inside of celebs at the party… More Here! »

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Kristin Chenoweth Dresses as a Handmaid at TCA Awards, Cast Accepts Top Honor

Kristin Chenoweth is channeling Hulu’s hit new show at the TCAs!

The Broadway star and host of the 2017 Televisions Critics Association Awards hit the stage during the awards show dressed as a character from The Handmaid’s Tale on Saturday night (August 5) at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.

CHECK OUT: TCA Awards 2017 – Complete Winners List!

During the awards ceremony, Handmaid’s stars Elisabeth Moss, Alexis Bledel, Yvonne Strahovski, Madeline Brewer, and Ann Dowd hit the stage to take home the award for Program of the Year!

FYI: Elisabeth is wearing a The Vampires Wife dress, Jimmy Choo shoes, and Irene Neuwirth jewels. Alexis is wearing a Sachin & Babi dress, Alexandre Birman shoes, and Le Vian jewels. Madeline is wearing a Thai Nguyen dress, Stella Luna shoes, a Katkim earring pin and rings, and a Maya Brenner earring and necklaces.

10+ pictures inside of The Handsmaid’s Tale cast at the TCAs

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Brit Marling, Uzo Aduba & Chelsea Handler Come Together For Netflix Event!

The OA‘s Brit Marling, Uzo Aduba and Chelsea Handler all hit the red carpet while attending the Netflix FYSee Kick Off Event at Netflix FYSee Space on Sunday (May 7) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The three ladies were joined by their fellow Netflix actors – Love‘s Gillian Jacobs, Grace & Frankie‘s June Diane Raphael and Paul Scheer, Orange Is The New Black‘s Laverne Cox, Samira Wiley and wife Lauren Morelli.

Also in attendance was Dear White People‘s Antoinette Robertson and Brandon P. Bell, as well as Luke Cage star Mike Colter and his wife Iva Colter.

“Netflix’s FYSee will feature a full month of programming designed to connect industry with the shows, creators and talent they love in wholly new and unusual ways. FYSee will combine diverse, world-class television and one-of-a-kind conversations and events with above- and below-the-line displays and interactive installations,” according to the network.

FYI: Brit is wearing Louis Vuitton.

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Samira Wiley on Her Marriage to Lauren Morelli: 'Love Always Wins!'

Samira Wiley married her longtime love Lauren Morelli over the weekend, and now, Samira is taking to Twitter for the first time to comment on the nuptials.

The 29-year-old Orange is the New Black star wrote, “Love ALWAYS wins!” after she said “I do.” So true!

Lauren and Samira met on the set of Orange Is the New Black, where Lauren is a writer for the show.

If you missed it, be sure to see Samira and Lauren‘s gorgeous wedding photo.

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Samira Wiley & Lauren Morelli Wedding Photo Revealed

Samira Wiley and new wife Lauren Morelli look gorgeous in custom Christian Siriano looks in their wedding photo for Martha Stewart Weddings.

The 29-year-old Orange is the New Black actress and writer got married in a intimate ceremony on Saturday afternoon (March 25) in Palm Springs, Calif.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Samira Wiley

Samira‘s parents officiated the outdoor ceremony with a recession set to Montell Jordan‘s “This Is How We Do It.”

Meanwhile, the newlyweds made their big grand entrance at the reception to Justin Bieber‘s “Baby.”

For more on Samira and Lauren, visit MarthaStewartWeddings.com.

Bigger wedding photo below…More Here! »

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