Ellen Burstyn Wins Emmy for SVU “Swing”

Three actresses were nominated for an Emmy for their appearance on Law & Order SVU last season – Ellen Burstyn, Brenda Blethyn, and Carol Burnett. The winner was announced yesterday, and Ellen Burstyn took home the award. She appeared in the episode “Swing” playing Elliot Stabler’s (Chris Meloni) mother, Bernadette Stabler.

Congratulations to Ellen and to the show! The full list of “Creative Arts” Emmy winners can be found on The Hollywood Reporter web site.

Reminder: the remainder of the 2009 Emmys – which include the nomination for Law & Order SVU’s Mariska Hargitay, will be airing on Sunday, September 20 at 8:00 PM on CBS.





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