When asked by People how it felt for the show she’s been a part of for six seasons to win again, Emilia gushed, “Amazing! Amazing. I’m just so full of joy and pride for the whole show.” One more thing that’s pretty amazing is that strapless floor-length gown the actress found herself wearing to this big night in TV history. And as she revealed, the choice in what to wear couldn’t have been easier. She explained she chose it, “because it fits and it’s lovely.” She continued, “I put it on and everyone was like, ‘Yeah!’ So, it was like, ‘Okay! I’ll do that one!’” If only we could all have our own peanut gallery to yea or nay our outfits every day.

But Clarke isn’t just a fashion plate on the red carpet, she also brings her pitch perfect sense of style to her everyday outfits. The star confessed that although she’d love to spend the evening partying the night away, she had to wake up early the next day for a flight to Belfast for work. Would she be equally as put-together on the plane? Don’t bet on it, she said. “Most of the time I do try and have like some [style]– and then you just get changed into your pajamas on the plane,” she admitted. “but tomorrow I don’t hold much hope.” We always knew celebrities couldn’t possibly be flying in those over-the-top ensembles they arrive at the airport in (we’re looking at you, Lady Gaga).

And Emilia also shattered another celebrity myth while she was at it, doling out some sound advice to young women everywhere: “Never look at pictures of famous people and think that it’s how we get out of bed, because it ain’t. There’s a lot of blood, sweat and tears that goes into the life.”

As for how she’ll be celebrating the success of all that blood, sweat, and tears, “I think with Mr. Alcohol, probably.” Now that sounds like a winning idea whether you’ve recently picked up your 38th Emmy Award (or are simply watching the ceremony from home for the 38th time).