Emmys Instagram and Twitter Pictures 2012

The Emmy Awards took over the Nokia Theatre in downtown LA tonight, and some of the hottest names in TV stepped out to celebrate the year's achievements. We were on the red carpet capturing all the fun while some stars like Zooey Deschanel, Mindy Kaling, and Cat Deeley kept fans updated on the festivities by posting pics to their social media accounts. Heidi Klum shared a photo on her way to the show, while Julia Louis-Dreyfus was spotted backstage following her win. Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Max Greenfield shared a hug before the telecast, and Kat Dennings got a closer look at the statues being handed out.

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