In a surprise appearance to close out the 2015 Emmy Awards on Sunday, a visibly emotional Tracy Morgan took the stage to large cheers to give the award for Outstanding Drama Series to the team behind “Game of Thrones.”
"Thank you so much, I miss you guys so much," Morgan said.
“Last year, Jimmy Kimmel said on stage, 'We’ll see you back here next year Tracy Morgan,'” Morgan added. “Well, Jimmy, thanks to my amazing doctors and the support of my family and my beautiful wife, I’m here standing on my own two feet.”
“It’s been a long road back,” he said later. “I suffered a traumatic brain injury that put me in a coma for eight days. When I finally regained consciousness, I was just ecstatic to learn I wasn't the one who messed up.”
Morgan’s appearance, while emotional, wasn’t all serious business, though. The comedian made sure to throw in a classic Morgan line too.
“Only recently I’ve started to feel like myself again, which means a whole lot of y’all women gonna get pregnant at the after-party.”
Morgan made his first public appearance in June on the “Today” show since a traumatic 2014 car crash left him critically injured. "The case is settled, but the pain is always going to be there," he said at the time.
In a tweet Sunday, Morgan made clear how important the night was for him.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actor Peter Dinklage, winner of the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for 'Game of Thrones', poses in the press room at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images) (credit:Mark Davis via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Amy Schumer (C), winner of Outstanding Variety Sketch Series for 'Inside Amy Schumer,' with cast and crew pose in the press room at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AXN) (credit:Michael Kovac via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: (L-R) Actor/comedian Tracy Morgan, Maven Sonae Morgan and Megan Wollover pose in the press room at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage) (credit:Steve Granitz via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Christina Hendricks and Geoffrey Arend arrive at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) (credit:Jon Kopaloff via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Viola Davis, winner of Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for 'How to Get Away With Murder,' poses in the press room at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AXN) (credit:Michael Kovac via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Jessica Pare arrives at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) (credit:Jon Kopaloff via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: (L-R) Actors Sufe Bradshaw, Matt Walsh, Gary Cole, Sam Richardson, Reid Scott, Kevin Dunn, Timothy Simons, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, winner of Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for 'Veep' and Outstanding Comedy Series for 'Veep', Tony Hale, winner of Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for 'Veep,' and Anna Chlumsky pose in the press room at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AXN) (credit:Michael Kovac via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Sophie Turner arrives at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) (credit:Jon Kopaloff via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus (C) winner of Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for 'Veep' and Outstanding Comedy Series for 'Veep', with actors Kevin Dunn (L), Timothy Simons (2nd L) and Tony Hale (R), winner of Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for 'Veep,' pose in the press room at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AXN) (credit:Michael Kovac via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Gina Rodriguez arrives at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) (credit:Jon Kopaloff via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: (L-R) Writer/director D.B. Weiss, actress Lena Headey, director David Nutter and actor John Bradley, winners of the award for Outstanding Drama Series for 'Game of Thrones', pose in the press room at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images) (credit:Mark Davis via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actor Jon Hamm, winner of Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for 'Mad Men,' poses in the press room at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AXN) (credit:Michael Kovac via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actor Peter Dinklage, winner of Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for 'Game of Thrones', poses in the press room at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AXN) (credit:Michael Kovac via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Amy Schumer, winner of Outstanding Variety Sketch Series for 'Inside Amy Schumer,' poses in the press room at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AXN) (credit:Michael Kovac via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Regina King, winner of Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for 'American Crime,' poses in the press room at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AXN) (credit:Michael Kovac via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: (L-R) Actors Sophie Turner, Gwendoline Christie, Maisie Williams, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Carice van Houten, writer David Benioff, actor Peter Dinklage, Conleth Hill, writer D. B. Weiss, Lena Headey, director David Nutter and actors John Bradley-West and Alfie Allen, winners of Outstanding Drama Series for 'Game of Thrones', pose in the press room at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AXN) (credit:Michael Kovac via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Derek Hough and Julianne Hough arrive at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage) (credit:Gregg DeGuire via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Uzo Aduba, winner of the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for 'Orange Is the New Black', poses in the press room at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images) (credit:Mark Davis via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Writer George R. R. Martin, winner of Outstanding Drama Series for 'Game of Thrones', poses in the press room at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (credit:Jason Merritt via Getty Images)
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) Actors Peter Facinelli (L) and Jaimie Alexander attend The 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) (credit:Larry Busacca via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Sofia Vergara arrives at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) (credit:Jon Kopaloff via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Chef Richard Blais (L) and Food writer Gail Simmons attend the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (credit:Frazer Harrison via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actresses Julia Louis-Dreyfus (L) and Anna Chlumsky accept Outstanding Comedy Series award for 'Veep' onstage during the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (credit:Kevin Winter via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Elisabeth Moss arrives at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) (credit:Jon Kopaloff via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal arrives at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) (credit:Jon Kopaloff via Getty Images)
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Natasha Lyonne attends the 67th Emmy Awards, September 20, 2015 at the Microsoft Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. AFP PHOTO / MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:MARK RALSTON via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Retta attends the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (credit:Jason Merritt via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Emma Roberts attends the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards Fox after party on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) (credit:Frederick M. Brown via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actor/comedian Tracy Morgan poses in the press room at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage) (credit:Steve Granitz via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Tina Fey speaks onstage during the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (credit:Kevin Winter via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Writer/director Jill Soloway, winner of the award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series for 'Transparent', poses in the press room at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images) (credit:Mark Davis via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actors Colin Hanks (L) and Will Forte speak onstage during the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (credit:Kevin Winter via Getty Images)
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Maisie Williams attends the 67th Emmy Awards, September 20, 2015 at the Microsoft Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. AFP PHOTO / MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:MARK RALSTON via Getty Images)
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Sofia Vergara attends the 67th Emmy Awards, September 20, 2015 at the Microsoft Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. AFP PHOTO / MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:MARK RALSTON via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actors Natasha Lyonne (L) and Fred Armisen attend the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by FOX/FOX Collection/Getty Images) (credit:FOX via Getty Images)
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Actor Matt LeBlanc attends the 67th Emmy Awards, September 20, 2015 at the Microsoft Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. AFP PHOTO / MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:MARK RALSTON via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Amy Schumer accepts an award onstage during the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage) (credit:Lester Cohen via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actor Jeffrey Tambor, winner of the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for 'Transparent' poses in the press room at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images) (credit:Mark Davis via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actor Ricky Gervais attends the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images for TheWrap) (credit:Kevork Djansezian via Getty Images)
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Allison Janney poses in the Press Room with her award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series during the 67th Emmy Awards on September 20, 2015 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. AFP PHOTO / VALERIE MACON (Photo credit should read VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:VALERIE MACON via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Zoe Kazan attends the 67th Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. 25720_001 (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for TNT LA) (credit:Alberto E. Rodriguez via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: TV personality Padma Lakshmi attends the 67th Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. 25720_001 (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for TNT LA) (credit:Alberto E. Rodriguez via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Joanne Froggatt attends the 67th Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. 25720_001 (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for TNT LA) (credit:Alberto E. Rodriguez via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Laverne Cox attends the 67th Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. 25720_001 (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for TNT LA) (credit:Alberto E. Rodriguez via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Yael Stone attends the 67th Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. 25720_001 (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for TNT LA) (credit:Alberto E. Rodriguez via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Emma Myles attends the 67th Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. 25720_001 (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for TNT LA) (credit:Alberto E. Rodriguez via Getty Images)
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Actress Danielle Brooks attends the 67th Emmy Awards on September 20, 2015 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. AFP PHOTO / MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:MARK RALSTON via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Jackie Cruz attends the 67th Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. 25720_001 (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for TNT LA) (credit:Alberto E. Rodriguez via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Amy Poehler attends the 67th Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. 25720_001 (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for TNT LA) (credit:Alberto E. Rodriguez via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Jessica Lange attends the 67th Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. 25720_001 (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for TNT LA) (credit:Alberto E. Rodriguez via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Chef Sandra Lee attends the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (credit:Jason Merritt via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Morena Baccarin attends the 67th Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. 25720_001 (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for TNT LA) (credit:Alberto E. Rodriguez via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Lena Headey attends the 67th Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. 25720_001 (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for TNT LA) (credit:Alberto E. Rodriguez via Getty Images)
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Actress Taylor Schilling attends the 67th Emmy Awards, September 20, 2015 at the Microsoft Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. AFP PHOTO / MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:MARK RALSTON via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Edie Falco attends the 67th Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. 25720_001 (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for TNT LA) (credit:Alberto E. Rodriguez via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress January Jones attends the 67th Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. 25720_001 (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for TNT LA) (credit:Alberto E. Rodriguez via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: (L-R) Actor/comedian Tracy Morgan, Maven Sonae Morgan and Megan Wollover pose in the press room at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images) (credit:Mark Davis via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Taraji P. Henson arrives at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) (credit:Jon Kopaloff via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Aubrey Plaza attends the 67th Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. 25720_001 (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for TNT LA) (credit:Alberto E. Rodriguez via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actors Nolan Gould (L) and Rico Rodriguez attend the 67th Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. 25720_001 (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for TNT LA) (credit:Alberto E. Rodriguez via Getty Images)
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Dascha Polanco attends the 67th Emmy Awards, September 20, 2015 at the Microsoft Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. AFP PHOTO / MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:MARK RALSTON via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Laura Prepon attends the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage) (credit:John Shearer via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Amanda Peet arrives at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) (credit:Jon Kopaloff via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Lauren Lapkus attends the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage) (credit:Steve Granitz via Getty Images)
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