Reese Witherspoon has posted a touching image of herself and Nicole Kidman sharing a tearful hug after their series Big Little Lies cleaned up at the Emmys.

The US drama, which explores domestic abuse, won several gongs at the awards show, including outstanding limited series and leading actress for Kidman.

Witherspoon posted the picture of herself and Kidman embracing after the ceremony, with both in tears.

She wrote: “This was after we won… Yes I’m crying!! So happy!

“Love you Nicole!”

Witherspoon also shared images of herself at the after party with her 18-year-old daughter Ava.

“Last night was a dream!” she told her two million followers on the site.