Peter Dinklage thanks wife as he wins Emmy for Game of Thrones

Peter Dinklage had his priorities sorted by the time he hit the stage this time around.

The 49-year old actor took home the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Tyrion Lannister in the HBO hit series Game of Thrones     at the 70th annual Emmy’s ceremony held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Monday. 

Among the first things he did was thank his wife, who was proudly sitting in the audience.  

Proud moment: Peter Dinklage took home the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Tyrion Lannister in the HBO hit series Game of Thrones

Loved up: The 49-year-old actor held hands with his wife  Erica Schmidt on the red carpet

‘Thank you, Erica, for putting up with me. I’m very temperamental and I love you very much,’ he said, after noting that he forgot to thank her when he won the Emmy for the same category in 2015. 

Dinklage also gave a nod to Game of Thrones co-creators Dave Benioff and Dan Weiss. 

‘Thank you for changing my life. I cannot walk down the street anymore,’ he joked. ‘You are honestly the most talent amazing people I know besides my wife Erica.’ 

Priorities, priorities: Dinklage quickly thanked his wife and noted that he forgot to thank her when he won an Emmy in 2015

Giving thanks: Dinklage also gave a nod to Game of Thrones co-creators Dave Benioff and Dan Weiss: ‘Thank you for changing my life. I cannot walk down the street anymore,’ he joked

Three’s a charm! This is Dinklage’s third Emmy win and seventh nomination for his work as Tyrion Lannister in G.O.T.

The American-born star acknowledged his on-screen brother Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, whom he called a ‘brother from another mother.’ 

‘I love you and I share this with you because you’re an amazing handsome brother. And George R.R. Martin for creating this whole thing.’ 

This is Dinklage’s third Emmy win and seventh nomination for his work as Tyrion Lannister. 

This year’s nomination puts him in an elite category of being the most nominated actor of all time in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, according to Deadline.

Shining star: Emilia Clarke, who plays Daenerys Targaryen, looked radiant on the red carpet

Wow effect: Emilia stunned in a black sheer floral dress by Dior Haute

The finer points: The 31-year old actress accessorized with a pair of amazing dangling earrings

Game of Thrones won for Outstanding Drama series.

Many of the stars of the blockbuster HBO show were on hand to relish the spotlight on the red carpet.

Emilia Clarke, who plays Daenerys Targaryen, absolutely shined on the red carpet in a black sheer floral dress by Dior Haute.

She added a pair of dangling earrings and had her hair pulled back in a bun. 

Making a statement: Gwendoline Christie shined in a bright yellow dress with a plungling neckline

The red carpet lit up as 39-year old British star strutted her stuff in front of photographers

Co-star Gwendoline Christie looked a far cry from her role as Brienne of Tarth in a bright yellow dress that had a Game of Thrones-style rope that acted as a belt to accentuate the waistline.

She wore her platinum blonde hair in a bob cut with a part down the middle.

As for the rest of the G.O.T crew: Kit Harrington looked dashing in a classic black suit and tie; the always handsome Nikolaj Coster-Waldau went with a show-stopping golden velvet jacket and black dress pants; Nathalie Emmanuel showed off her amazingly toned figure in a strapless black gown; and G.O.T author George R. R. Martin looked distinguished in a black pinstripe suit. 

Classy: Kit Harrington opted for a classic black suit and tie look

Classic: The London-born star looked ruggedly handsome with his trademark beard

Bold statement: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau opted for a classic lounge vibe with a golden velvet jacket and black dress pants

Memories: The 48-year old Danish star enjoyed the moment with wife Nukaaka Coster-Waldau 

The it factor: Nathalie Emmanuel showed off her toned figure in a strapless black gown

Rising star: The British actress, 29, is also known for her role in The Fate and the Furious (2017)

Classic: G.O.T. author George R. R. Martin looked distinguished in a pinstripe suit

Another win: Game of Thrones took home the coveted Emmy for Outstanding Drama series

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