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Photos: Go behind the scenes at the 2021 Emmys

Brett Goldstein and Hannah Waddingham in the virtual pressroom Sunday for the 73rd Emmy Awards.
Brett Goldstein and Hannah Waddingham in the virtual pressroom Sunday for the 73rd Emmy Awards.
(Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
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After more than a year of isolation and cancelled award shows, hundreds of stars hit the red carpet for the 2021 Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday. Times photojournalist Al Seib takes you on the ground and behind the curtain of television’s most glamorous night.

More coverage of the Emmys here.

Find out the winners of this year’s Emmys right here. We’ll be updating the list live throughout the show.

Sept. 19, 2021

Jen Statsky, Jean Smart, Lucia Aniello and Paul W. Downs with their Emmy awards.
Showrunner Jen Statsky, left, actress Jean Smart, showrunners Lucia Aniello and Paul W. Downs on Sunday with their Emmy awards.
(Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
People gather for a selfie with Debbie Allen on the red carpet.
A selfie on the Emmys red carpet on Sunday.
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Hannah Waddingham with her Emmy.
Hannah Waddingham with her Emmy on Sunday.
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Billy Porter kisses Taraji P. Henson on the red carpet at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards.
Billy Porter kisses Taraji P. Henson on the red carpet Sunday at the 2021 Emmy Awards.
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RuPaul and Symone, winners for "RuPaul's Drag Race."
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Marielle Heller and Anya Taylor-Joy in bright colored gowns on the red carpet for the 73rd Emmy Awards.
Marielle Heller and Anya Taylor-Joy on the red carpet Sunday for the 2021 Emmy Awards.
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Jason Sudeikis with his award at the 73rd Emmy Awards.
Jason Sudeikis with his award Sunday at the 2021 Emmy Awards.
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Yara Shahidi arrives on the red carpet in a green gown.
Yara Shahidi arrives on the Emmys red carpet Sunday.
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Thomas Kail and Jonathan Groff.
“Hamilton” director Thomas Kail and actor Jonathan Groff at the Emmys on Sunday.
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Beth Behrs and Michael Gladis in formal wear on the red carpet.
Beth Behrs and Michael Gladis on the 2021 Emmys red carpet Sunday.
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Billy Porter smiles as he walks the Emmys red carpet.
Billy Porter smiles as he walks the Emmys red carpet Sunday.
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Winners for 'Ted Lasso' pose in formal wear in the press room during the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards
Winners of the outstanding comedy series award for “Ted Lasso” pose in the press room Sunday during the 2021 Emmy Awards.
(Al Seib/Los Angeles Times)
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