In a recent interview with Variety, Christine Baranski, who plays Diane Lockhart in The Good Wife, dished about her recent Emmy win and why the CBS legal drama does not get nominated for best show as often, despite its great quality.

The actress suggested that The Good Wife did not go for shock or over emotional value which might tend to draw more nominations, and stated that the measured and restrained performances of the actors was actually more challenging than giving more dramatic ones.

"I look at the work Josh (Charles) did last season, he was very subtle on the show. We're never going to have those scenes of screaming, the big dramatic stuff that can really win you awards," she said. "I happen to think the more subtle acting is just as difficult if not more difficult. The same way our writers write the show, it's not flashy but boy is it sophisticated and complicated and true and intellectually stimulating. But it often escapes attention. The more out-there dramatic stuff captures attention. But who's gonna complain? These are what you call champagne problems."

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Baranski also dished about how she felt when she lost, and she said that had its own virtues. She also cited Alan Cumming's, who plays Eli Gould in The Good Wife, recent loss and how he dealt with it.

"I'm so, so happy once they announce my award. I've taken to getting so nervous about the whole thing because the hype is so great about winning," she said. "Forgive me, it sounds so sacrilegious, but I'm actually kind of relieved [when I don't win]. Once they announce my award, I kick off my high heels. The year Alan (Cumming) was nominated we all sat in a little cluster. After he lost and I lost, he passed me a little vial of vodka, we all took some sips. It all gets easier once you lose."

The finale, entitled 'Wanna Partner?' aired on CBS on May 10.

Watch a scene featuring Alicia and Kalinda from the finale:

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