Top Emmy’s Awarded To Liberace Biopic Behind The Candelabra

The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, a ceremony that recognises the best in US and international television, took place in LA on Sunday.

The Liberace biopic ‘Behind The Candelabra’, which was shown on the cable network HBO in the US, was the big winner of the night.

‘Behind The Candelabra’ was the big winner at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday. The Liberace biopic collected three awards including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie, which went to Michael Douglas.

The film also won ‘Best Miniseries or Movie’ and Steven Soderbergh was awarded ‘Best Director’. Michael Douglas thanked co-star Matt Damon during his acceptance speech, saying…

“This is a two hander, and Matt, you’re only as good as your other hand. You’re magnificent, and the only reason I’m standing here is because of you. You really deserve half of this. So… you want the bottom or the top?”

‘Breaking Bad’ was named best drama, while ‘Modern Family’ took the leading comedy award for the fourth time. Claire Danes took the best actress prize for her role in Homeland, while Jeff Daniels won best actor for ‘The Newsroom’.

Source: Behind The Candelabra Emmy Awards at Emmys.com

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