The Envelope: Live chats

The Envelope takes you up close and personal with all of television’s best this season. From “Homeland” to “Mad Men” to “The Newroom” and more, we talk to some of your favorite stars from your favorite shows about their characters, their series and themselves.

Full Coverage: Emmys 2013

Awards Contenders

Aaron Paul

"Breaking Bad"

The actor talks about the end of "Breaking Bad" and where Pinkman is headed.

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Linda Cardellini

"Mad Men"

The Emmy nominee discusses her role as Don Draper's lover in AMC's "Mad Men" and making Draper an honest man.

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Neil Patrick Harris

'How I Met Your Mother'

"How I Met Your Mother's" Neil Patrick Harris talks playing Barney, hosting the Emmys and the end of 'HIMYM.' Full chat

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Laura Dern

'Enlightened'

The Emmy-nominated actress discusses her late, great HBO series.

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Jane Fonda

"The Newsroom"

The Emmy nominee talks about her turn as Leona Lansing on HBO's "The Newsroom."

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Damian Lewis

"Homeland"

Emmy winner Damian Lewis on "Homeland," Brody's disappearance and what's to come with CIA operative Carrie (Claire Danes).

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Zachary Quinto

"American Horror Story"

The actor discusses his turn as Bloody Face in "American Horror Story: Asylum," his iconic sci-fi role in "Star Trek" and his Broadway debut in "The Glass Menagerie."

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Dan Bucatinsky

"Scandal"

The star pulls back the curtain on "Scandal's" most shocking scenes (the nude fight) and teases Season 3.

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Harry Hamlin

"Mad Men"

The "L.A. Law" alum reveals how a day's work on "Mad Men" turned into a repeat appearance and his first Emmy nom.

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Morena Baccarin

"Homeland"

The actress talks about her Emmy-nominated role in "Homeland," hiding her pregnancy next season and what could become of Brody.

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Jessica Lange

"American Horror Story: Asylum"

The 64-year-old actress hints that her time on "American Horror Story" could soon end.

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Anna Gunn

'Breaking Bad'

"Breaking Bad" actress Anna Gunn talks about the end of the series and Skyler's memorable swim. Full chat

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Holly Hunter

'Top of the Lake'

"Top of the Lake's" Holly Hunter talks about her role as a reluctant guru with Times staff writer Glenn Whipp. Full chat

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Emilia Clarke

'Game of Thrones'

The star of HBO's hit "Game of Thrones" talks dragons, Broadway and lending her voice to "Futurama."

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Tony Hale

'Veep'

The actor talks "Veep" and reprising his role as hapless manchild Buster Bluth on "Arrested Development."

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Kerry Washington

'Scandal'

"Scandal" star Kerry Washington talks about her role as crisis fixer Olivia Pope on ABC's social media darling-of-a-drama with Yvonne Villareal. Full chat

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Bill Hader

"Saturday Night Live"

The actor discussed his stint on the late-night franchise, which brought him a second consecutive Emmy nomination this year.

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Jeff Daniels

'The Newsroom'

Yvonne Villareal has a quick chat with "The Newsroom" actor Jeff Daniels. Full chat

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Sarah Paulson

"American Horror Story"

Paulson on her portrayal of Lana Winters, a '50s-era reporter held against her will as a mental patient.

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More Live Chats

Jenna Fischer

'The Office'

Jenna Fischer, who for nine seasons played office drone Pam Beesly-turned-Halpert on NBC's "The Office," joined Yvonne Villareal for a chat. Full chat

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Matthew Rhys

'The Americans'

"The Americans" star Matthew Rhys talks about his role as a Russian spy with Times staff writer Glenn Whipp. Full chat

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Olivia Munn

"The Newsroom"

The actress talks HBO's "The Newsroom," her horror flick, "Beware the Night," and her spin on ComicCon, "Munn-dercon."

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David Morrisey

'The Walking Dead'

Glenn Whipp conducts a live video chat about David Morrissey about his turn as the Governor on the AMC hit TV "The Walking Dead." Full chat

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Lucy Liu

'Elementary'

"Elementary" star Lucy Liu talks about her role as Watson on the hit CBS series with Times staff writer Glenn Whipp.

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Video editing: Jamie Wetherbe. Photos courtesy of HBO, ABC, AMC, Associated Press, and CBS