Best of the 2007 Emmy After-Parties

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Mar 10, 2008 @ 7:07 pm
Best of the 2007 Emmy After-Parties
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Ellen Pompeo and Ali Larter

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Fresh from ceremony, Ellen Pompeo and Ali Larter found themselves at the Frank Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert Hall for the Entertainment Tonight/People magazine party. Simon Le Bon and Duran Duran made the most of the architectural landmark's stellar acoustics, rocking the casts of Grey's Anatomy, Ugly Betty and Heroes with fan favorites like "Girls on Film" and "Hungry Like the Wolf." Winners, nominees and other guests took turns piling in to the Kodak photo booth to snap pictures for posterity.

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Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman and Eva Longoria

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"It is going to be a good night!" declared Eva Longoria, who joined fellow Housewives Teri Hatcher and Felicity Huffman to celebrate the 59th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. After the awards had been handed out at the Shrine Auditorium, TV's brightest stars fanned out to parties across Hollywood to fete the winners and witness some once in a lifetime moments.

-With reporting by Kimberly Lansing, Kwala Mandel, Jennifer Muirhead, Rochelle Rose and Lindzi Scharf

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Katherine Heigl

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The HBO Emmy Party transformed The Plaza at West Hollywood's Pacific Design Center into a Thai kingdom fit for an Emmy winner or two. Fresh from her best supporting actress in a drama series score, Katherine Heigl couldn't wait to share her good fortune. "This is my last party," she said. "I figured it was going to be fun because of The Soprano's big win!"
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America Ferrera and Sally Field

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"It's TV's big night," said a humble America Ferrera-looking lovely in a custom-designed gown by Monique Lhuillier-who compared her Emmy with Brothers and Sisters star Sally Field (in Valentino) at the annual Governor's Ball.

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Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman

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After a show-stopping performance with music legend Tony Bennett-whose TV special, Tony Bennett: An American Classic took home three Emmys-Christina Aguilera and husband Jordan Bratman mingled backstage at the Shrine Auditorium before calling it an early night.

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Alex Young and Kate Walsh

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Newlywed Kate Walsh only had eyes for husband Alex Young at the Governor's Ball. "I'm gonna stay out," the Private Practice star declared. "I have to work tomorrow, but not until later."
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Tina Fey

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"We have two plans," said 30 Rock's Tina Fey on the Emmy red carpet. "If we win anything, we'll go to the parties!" Luckily, Fey didn't have to resort to plan B-after her comedy show won the trophy for best comedy series, she and the rest of the 30 Rock gang hit the Governor's Ball to celebrate.

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Minnie Driver and Debra Messing

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Also at the Governor's Ball, nominees Minnie Driver and Debra Messing may not have taken home Emmy gold, but both showed off award-winning style. "I feel more comfortable in this dress than I have in a dress in a long, long time," said Messing of the Ralph Lauren gown that landed her on most of the evening's best-dressed lists.

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Becki Newton, Rebecca Romijn, Vanessa Williams, America Ferrera, Mark Indelicato and Ashley Jensen

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Becki Newton, Rebecca Romijn, Vanessa Williams, America Ferrera, Mark Indelicato, and Ashley Jensen were a united front at the Governor's Ball, where they dined on organic dishes in keeping with the night's green theme. Ferrera later hit the HBO party, where she caught up with Hayden Panettiere and Jamie-Lynn Sigler.
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Jeremy Piven

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"I'm with my sister," said repeat winner Jeremy Piven when asked about his entourage at the Entertainment Tonight/People magazine party, where even those without Emmy hardware were awarded a Cole Haan gift bag containing goodies from Patricia Wexler MD, Covet by Sarah Jessica Parker and Crabtree and Evelyn.

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Milo Ventimiglia, Kristen Bell and B.J. Novak

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"It's really special, having just joined the cast, and they're nominated for so many different things," said Kristen Bell, who caught up with her new Heroes cast mate Milo Ventimiglia and The Office's B.J. Novak at the Governor's Ball. "I feel like I just joined a winning football team or something."

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Jaime Pressly

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If there had been an Emmy award for best party catering, Wolfgang Puck may have been giving an acceptance speech. The Fox after-party held at his legendary Spago restaurant was a foodie's paradise. Winner Jaime Pressly kept her strength up thanks to some sweet corn tortellini. "Having my baby is the best thing that's happened to me this year," said Pressly, who changed into a Valentino dress for the revelry. "Winning this Emmy is the second best thing."
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Rebecca Gayheart and Eric Dane

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Steamy couple Rebecca Gayheart and Eric Dane rocked out to Duran Duran at the Entertainment Tonight/People magazine party, held at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Among the signature cocktails created for the special occasion were Godiva Caramel Chic martinis, Entertain-mint mojitos, and Paparazzi Punch.

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Teri Hatcher and James Denton

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Teri Hatcher made a surprise appearance during a performance by Band From TV-whose regular members include Heroes' Greg Grunberg, House MD star Hugh Laurie and Hatcher's own Desperate Housewives flame, James Denton-at TV Guide's 5th annual Emmy party at Les Deux. Kanye West and John Legend also took turns on the stage to entertain the VIP guests.

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Adrian Grenier

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Adrian Grenier was greeted by some, ahem, fans at the TV Guide after-party, held at Hollywood hot spot Les Deux. America Ferrera, Ellen Pompeo and Debra Messing also made late-night stops at the bash.
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James Gandolfini and Jamie-Lynn Sigler

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After getting their honors at the ceremony, James Gandolfini and Jamie-Lynn Sigler got down at the HBO Emmy after-party, held at the Pacific Design Center. "This song has been my favorite song forever!" Sigler said of "Journey's Don't Stop Believing." Was the actress ready for the long night ahead? "I went to bed at ten o'clock last night, so I'm ready to go!" she exclaimed.

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Milo Ventimiglia and Hayden Panettiere

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Heroes co-stars Hayden Panettiere (in Marc Bouwer) and Milo Ventimiglia hit the after-party circuit together, hitting the Governor's Ball before moving on to the HBO bash.

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Paris Hilton and DJ AM

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Since it wouldn't be a party without Paris Hilton, the heiress made a quick trip home from Toronto to attend DIRECTV's 100 HD Emmy party at the West Hollywood Municipal Park. After paying a quick visit to mixmaster DJ AM, Hilton (in a frock by French Connection) made her way to the circular dance floor to catch up with friends like Frankie Muniz.
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