Last night, the biggest and brightest stars of the silver screen all joined together for the Emmy Awards ceremony. Held at the Microsoft Theatre in LA, the Emmys is always a dazzling event filled with loads of laughter, stunning couture gowns, and plenty of stirring, emotional acceptance speeches. Check out what Her Campus considers to be the best moments of the night!
Andy Samberg starting the night off on the right foot with his monologue:
Uzo Aduba making a tear-jerking acceptance speech for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role in Orange is the New Black:
When Amy Schumer and Amy Poehler presented the first award of the night and hilariously took a shot at the media industry critics:
(Here’s hoping for a future movie collaboration!)
Viola Davis becoming the first African-American to win Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role in How to Get Away with Murder:
(How can you not tear up along with Kerry after a speech like that?!)
When Ricky Gervais faked winning an Emmy:
Basically any time Amy Poehler was shown:
And finally, Tracy Morgan’s triumphant return to television: