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'Game of Thrones' Star Gwendoline Christie's Jesus-Inspired Look at Emmy Awards Has Twitter Ablaze

The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on 22 September witnessed HBO fantasy sensation “Game of Thrones” scoring big, as the show also set a record with 32 nominations.
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The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards took place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, with "Game of Thrones" actress Gwendoline Christie, who was nominated for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series for her work as Brienne of Tarth, stepping on the carpet in an outfit that unfailingly ignited netizens.

Twitter swooped onto the dazzling image of the formidable blonde actress in a red and white gown, dubbing it a “Jesus look”.

As the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles were presented on Sunday, HBO series "Game of Thrones", based on the novels of George R.R. Martin, ended its eight-season run with a big win, earning the Emmy for 'outstanding drama series'; additionally Peter Dinklage won 'best supporting actor in a drama'.

'Game of Thrones' Star Gwendoline Christie's Jesus-Inspired Look at Emmy Awards Has Twitter Ablaze

"Fleabag" was the biggest winner of the night, claiming 'best comedy series', and the show's star Phoebe Waller-Bridge took home the 'best lead actress in a comedy series' Emmy.

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