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The rise of Tina Fey: From 'SNL' to sitcom phenom and box office draw


Fey keeps a grip on her haul of statuettes at last Sunday's Emmys in L.A.

Fey keeps a grip on her haul of statuettes at last Sunday's Emmys in L.A.


Specifically, it arrived at around 11 p.m. last Sunday as Fey, dressed to the nines in a slinky David Meister gown, hoisted three Emmy Awards backstage at Los Angeles' Nokia Theatre amid a sea of suits.


She nabbed one for lead actress in a comedy series, one for comedy writing and one for the show she created that made it all possible, "30 Rock."


Fey as Sarah Palin with Amy Poehler

Fey as Sarah Palin with Amy Poehler


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Namely Jennifer Aniston and Winfrey, whose close friend Gayle King reported to New York magazine: "Tina Fey and Oprah Winfrey together is magic. It's great television."


Fey herself has become a headliner on her alma mater "Saturday Night Live." On Sept. 13, she made a guest appearance on the season premiere of "SNL" as vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin - a lauded impression that became nbc.com's most-watched clip ever.