The 9 biggest surprises at the 2017 Emmys

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The 9 biggest surprises at the 2017 Emmys

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At Sunday night's Emmys, there were historic winners, and one shocking appearance from a former White House staffer.

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The 69th Primetime Emmy Awards, hosted by Stephen Colbert, took place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday night.

There were quite a few surprises, starting with the appearance of Sean Spicer, making the ceremony more interesting to watch than usual. "Atlanta," "Big Little Lies," and "The Handmaid's Tale" got some big wins, proving that diversity and great roles for women work, and resonate with people, including Emmy voters.

From Spicer to Ann Dowd to Donald Glover making history, these are the biggest surprises at the 2017 Emmy Awards: