From April 2011 to May 2013 , Cuthbert starred as Alex Kerkovich for three seasons on the ABC ensemble comedy '' Happy Endings '' alongside Eliza Coupe , Zachary Knighton , Adam Pally , Damon Wayans Jr. and Casey Wilson . Despite critical acclaim and having a cult following , the show was cancelled by ABC after the conclusion of its third season on May 3 , 2013 . Cuthbert was nominated for the Online Film & Television Association Award in 2012 and 2013 in the category of " Best Cast in a Comedy Series " and TV Guide Awards for Favorite Cast , the series was also nominated for 28 other awards including the Satellite Awards for Best Series comedy television or music . Cuthbert 's performance also received positive reviews from critics . In 2013 , she was regarded as a promising contender for an Emmy Award in the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series category , though she did not receive a nomination . In 2012 , Cuthbert was host of the American Music Awards . In October 2012 , she appeared in The Gaslight Anthem 's music video " Here Comes My Man " , playing the girlfriend of a man who mistreats her , until she imagines a romantic relationship with a character in a film and chooses to end her real relationship
American Music Awards
American Music Awards of 2012
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