Super proud papa Liev Schreiber brings son Sasha to the Emmys
As a dad, Liev Schreiber has a lot to teach his children, but on Sunday evening the lesson for his son, Sasha, was an easy one -- how to cut a well-dressed figure in a tux for the Emmys!
The Ray Donovan actor brought Sasha, whose given name is Alexander, as his plus-one to television's biggest night. ET's Kevin Frazier caught up with the duo on the red carpet, where Schreiber opened up about the joy of bringing his son to the event.
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"It was one of the best days of my life. So proud to be here with Sash, so proud of him and it's just a great night," the father of two said.
"It's amazing watching him go through it," he said of seeing Sasha don his first suit and bow tie. "It just brought it all back for me -- the first time I put on a suit and how excited I was and how excited he is."
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And just how much fun was Sasha having getting to dress up and hang with dad at the big show? "A lot!" the 9-year-old said before jumping at the chance to say hi to his friends on-camera.
Schreiber, 48, was nominated this year for his role in Ray Donovan (but lost to Rami Malek for Mr Robot). While he says it's a "heavy" and "dark" show, the actor says his castmates and writers make shouldering such a tough role much easier.
"I don't think without that particular cast or that group of writers I would be able to do the show," he said, adding, "It's such a really fun group of people to be around that it makes it so much easier."
The Emmy nominee, who has two sons -- Sasha and 6-year-old Samuel Kai -- with actress Naomi Watts, says having his family around also helps him deal with the show's dark mindset.
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"This year [Sasha] stayed. He and his brother Kai stayed back east when we shot season four, and that was much harder. It's a lot more fun when I come to these guys than when I don't."
See all the red carpet looks from the 2016 Emmys:
Sofia Vergara stunned in an asymmetrical, form-fitting blush gown with bedazzled embellishments. She paired the look with some snake-like wrist jewelry and oversized earrings.
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Leggy lady! "America's Got Talent" judge Heidi Klum showed a ton of skin in a sequined, white Michael Kors dress with a thigh-high slit and a cutout along her rib cage.
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Kristen Bell made a bold statement in a plunging, floral-printed Zuhair Murad gown and Harry Winston jewels. We can't get enough of this organic and romantic look.
(Photo by Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage)She sure knows how to make an entrance! "Modern Family" actress Ariel Winter, 18, made heads turn in a sparkly silver gown with a sexy slit. Winter revealed picking out her look for the big night was the "quickest decision." Hey -- when you know, you know!
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"Game of Thrones" star Emilia Clarke literally turned heads in a sparkling nude Atelier Versace dress with a draped neckline. The dress hugged her physique in all the right places.
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Neve Campbell was a Hollywood bombshell in a black, mermaid gown with a lace embellishment along the top and bottom.
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Actress Angela Bassett was the essence of glam in a bright yellow silk dress with billowing sleeves and a just-to-there neckline.
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Laverne Cox struck a high note in a see-through gold gown with sequined details and an eye-popping neckline.
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"Fargo" star Kirsten Dunst rocked a flapper-like black, sequined dress with a plunging neckline and a sheer skirt. Wow!
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"Nashville" star Connie Britton rocked the red carpet in a red dress with sexy cap sleeves and a diamond pattern of layered fabric.
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Tina Fey was pretty as can be in a bright green gown with a low neckline. She wore her hair in sideswept curls.
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Lindsey Vonn made a surprise appearance at the Emmys in a sexy burgundy dress with ruching and a plunging neckline.
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Taraji P. Henson smoldered in a bright yellow gown and kept her accessories minimal.
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Minnie Driver was a ray of sunshine in a bright yellow dress with sexy cutouts along the side.
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John Travolta and Kelly Preston hit the Emmys together and Kelly was nearly unrecognizable with dark brown locks and a red dress.
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Courtney B. Vance is nominated for his work on the O.J. Simpson project and looked great in a black tuxedo.
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Va-va-voom! Singer Tori Kelly channeled old Hollywood vibes in a simple body-hugging black gown with a sweetheart neckline. The rest of her look kept with the classic theme with silver accessories, subtle makeup and bombshell waves.
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Actress Sarah Hyland definitely had a different take on the red carpet this year sporting a set of black hot pants with a Monique Lhullier, Marie Antionette-style gown. The look was right off the runway and she finished it off with Lorraine Schwartz jewels.
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Wowza! "Top Chef" host Padma Lakshmi went for a starry ensemble with this sequined, silver gown. She added a pop of pink on her lips giving her outfit a futuristic look.
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"Better Call Saul" star Rhea Seehorn looked ravishing in a red gown with a keyhole neckline and black beading to outline her frame. She polished off the look with swept back tresses.
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"American Crime" star Regina King showed off her fit and gorgeous physique in a bright red gown with a fitted waistline and a stunning skirt.
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"The Affair" star Maura Tierney looked like she hopped right out of the Hamptons in this black Christian Siriano dress with floral detailing and a cool skirt around the outside.
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"Transparent" star Melora Hardin added a pop of color to the red carpet in an azure, off-the-shoulder dress.
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"American Ninja Warrior" star Jessie Graff was red hot in a plunging dress with a leather band across the middle.
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"American Horror Story" actress Jamie Brewer looked pretty in a teal dress with embellishments.
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"Modern Family" actor Rico Rodriguez was jumping for joy on the red carpet -- and for good reason! The hit show is nominated for "Outstanding Comedy Series." He brought his A-game on TV's biggest night with a black and maroon suit.
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America Ferrera sparkled -- literally! She wore a head-turning Jenny Packham navy blue sequined gown. The actress, who revealed to E! she just completed a triathalon, kept her brunette tresses down while opting for a simple face.
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Actress Felicity Huffman dazzled in a nude number. She swept her hair back to showcase the stunning chandelier earrings she's wearing. Sorry Kim Kardashian, this is one nude look we can certainly get behind!
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"Modern Family" star Nolan Gould donned a classic black tuxedo -- he sure does clean up nicely!
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TV personality Keltie Knight made a statement on the red carpet in a bright yellow, figure-hugging gown with unique detailing on the shoulder.
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What gown? "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Porsha Williams went against the status quo by opting for a simple black pant and a top with sheer cutout panels.
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TV personality Mario Lopez was a total hunk in a sleek black and navy suit. Talk about dreamy!
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Legs for days! TV host Zuri Hall made heads turn in a black gown complete with a thigh-high slit.
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Giuliana Rancic channeled her inner princess in a soft pink gown by designer Georges Chakra with an empire waist. But can we talk about the best part of this breathtaking look? The long train is absolutely to die for!
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Connie Britton of "Nashville" matched the red carpet in this intricate, structured dress.
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"Scream Queens" actress Niecy Nash looked ridiculously gorgeous in an all-white strapless gown complete with a long train. She accented her classic look with silver accessories.
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Jerry Seinfeld came back to the Emmy's red carpet after 18 years and he brought his stunning wife, Jessica Seinfeld, who looked pretty and sexy in a whit dress with a tulle skirt. The touch of silver along the bodice really made it pop.
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"Transparent" star Jeffrey Tambor looked classic in a tuxedo alongside his wife, Kasia Ostlun. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
"Fresh off the Boat" star Randall Park looked dapper in a gray tuxedo and a black bowtie.
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"Mr. Robot" star Portia Doubleday looked ravishing in a simple yet sultry red dress with a sexy peephole neckline. She swept her long tresses over to the side for some extra drama.
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"Veep" star Anna Chlumsky covered up her baby belly in a bluse colored, bubble dress with off-the shoulder sleeves and a long train. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images)
Jane Krakowski stepped things up in a bright blue gown with a detailed print and a thigh-high slit. Do you look the unique look?
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"House of Cards" star Michael Kelly looked dapper in a tux alongside his wife, Karyn.
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"Black-ish" star Yara Shahidi, 16, looked cute in an adorable white gown with cuffed sleeves and a spotted gold and white pattern.
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All-star couple Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys looked super cool and stylish. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
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