Friday-before-the-Emmys cocktail celebration

Outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series nominee Jon Cryer.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Outstanding supporting actress in a miniseries nominee Sarah Paulson, left, and outstanding supporting actress in a drama series nominee Elisabeth Moss.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series nominee Zooey Deschanel.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series nominee Jesse Tyler Ferguson.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Outstanding supporting actor in a drama nominee Giancarlo Esposito.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)