Kyle Chandler Nabs Emmys Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

The first statues of the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards have been handed out and they seem to be spelling sweep.

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Kate Winslet has an Emmy to go with her Oscar.

The English actress scored a Best Actress in a Movie or Mini-Series award essaying the part of a Depression-era restaurant owner in HBO’s “Mildred Pierce.”

Her performance as a long-suffering mother left Winslet giving shout outs to her own mother.

“It doesn’t matter how old you are or what you do in your life, you’ll never stop needing your mom,” Winslet said.

In a major upset, Kyle Chandler picked up a Best Actor Award at the 63rd Annual Emmy Awards Sunday for playing an inspirational coach on “Friday Night Lights.”

Chandler admitted he did not expect to win and had not prepared a speech.

“Let me thank the people of Austin, Texas who welcomed us into their homes…and brought the show to life,” Chandler said.

Not as unexpected, Julianna Margulies picked up the Emmy Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series playing the wronged political spouse in “The Good Wife.”

Marguilies thanked the cast of the CBS drama, producers Tony and Ridley Scott, and her husband Keith Lieberthal.

“I’m so grateful you have no political aspirations,” Margulies told Lieberthal.

Also earning kudos for showing some political stripes, Barry Pepper picked up an award for Best Actor in a Movie or Mini-Series for his role in the critically derided “The Kennedys.”

In the Best Writing for a Mini-Series or Movie category, Jullian Fellows picked up the award for his literate work on PBS’ “Downtown Abbey.”

Also finding herself in the winner’s room, was Maggie Smith, who earned a Best Supporting Actress in a Mini-Series or Movie for her performance as an imperious duchess on “Downton Abbey.”

Neither Pepper nor Smith were on hand to pick up their awards.

Not so Guy Pearce who gave one of the night’s randiest speeches while accepting his statue for Best Supporting Actor in a Mini-Series or Movie for his performance as a caddish husband in HBO’s “Mildred Pierce.”

“I got to have sex with Kate Winslet many many times…thank you for allowing me to insert myself into the world of ‘Mildred,’” Pearce joked.

This year’s Emmys has shaped up to be a very good show indeed for ABC’s “Modern Family.”

Not faring as well is “Mad Men,” which saw its Emmy dominance soften Sunday evening. Margo Martindale beat out “Mad Men’s’ Christina Hendricks to win a Best Supporting Actress in a Drama statue for playing the villainous crime boss in FX’s “Justified.”

“Sometimes things just take time, but with time comes great appreciation,” Martindale said.

Likewise, Peter Dinklage bested John Slattery to pick up an Emmy for his work at the dwarf prince on “Game of Thrones.”

“HBO…you let artists create and that’s something that’s rare, unfortunately,” Dinklage said, pausing to thank his fellow nominees and his dog walker.

In a small upset, Jason Katims ended “Mad Men” guru Matthew Weiner’s death grip on the writing awards, picking up a statue for his script work on DirecTV’s “Friday Night Lights.”