The Pre-Parties

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Updated Sep 07, 2010 @ 8:48 am
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The Pre-Parties

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Cat Deeley

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After wrapping up the season finale of So You Think You Can Dance, Cat Deeley (in Jenny Packham) enjoyed a night off at the 2010 Entertainment Weekly and Women In Film bash.

-With reporting by Scott Huver and Lindzi Scharf

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Padma Lakshmi

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Top Chef

host Padma Lakshmi (in Preen) was among the small screen stars at the second annual Art of Elysium Genesis event at Milk Studios, where guests marveled at a video art installation by artist Davida Nemeroff, browsed the Paige denim bar and sampled cupcakes from Sprinkles.

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Kristen Bauer

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True Blood

's Kristen Bauer (in Stop Staring) showed her support for the cause at The Art of Elyseum's Genesis event, where she revealed the number one question she's asked by friends, family and fans alike. "I get asked most often about the Skarsgard," Bauer laughed. "They always want to know what it's like to be around him when he's naked. And I say, 'Oh, it's just another day at the office.'"

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Jessica Lowndes

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Once inside The Art of Elysium's Genesis party, 90210 star Jessica Lowndes (in Paule Ka) rocked out to the '80s-themed music alongside fellow guests Pink, Nicky Hilton and Rose McGowan.

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Jon Hamm and Elisabeth Moss

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Mad Men

stars Jon Hamm and Elisabeth Moss talked red carpet fashion at the 2010 Entertainment Weekly and Women In Film party, held at Restaurant at the Sunset Marquis Hotel in West Hollywood. "I need to be comfortable because it's a nine hour evening!" said Moss when asked about her style priority. "I'm going to try to have fun and not be nervous."

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Jessalyn Gilsig and Jayma Mays

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"I can't remember who made my dress! I'm so embarrassed, I feel like I’ve failed," cried Glee's Jayma Mays who the EW/WIF party with Jessalyn Gilsig. "I walked onto the carpet and the designer's name left my head. I'm going to have to start writing it all on my phone so I don't have this catastrophe again!" The sexy lace design was by Porcelain.

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Pablo de Echevarria, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski

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Senior Vice President of Perry Ellis Pablo de Echevarria and newlyweds Emily Blunt and John Krasinski were among the revelers at a party hosted by Vanity Fair and Perry Ellis. The evening, held at the legendary Chateau Marmont Hotel, was a toast to NBC sitcom The Office, which is nominated for 4 Emmys this year.

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Selma Blair

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Selma Blair

, Ali Fedowtowsky and Jenna Ushkowitz were among the stars who got a first look at the new baubles from Jacob & Co. Emmy Fine jewelery during a special collection preview at the Sunset Towers in West Hollywood.

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Jayma Mays and Matthew Morrison

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Jayma Mays

and Matthew Morrison, who play McKinley High's favorite on-and-off again couple on Glee, kicked off Emmy week at Audi's cocktail party at Ciccone's. They'll be back on the red carpet for Sunday's award ceremony with the rest of the Glee cast, whose hit show received 19 nominations.

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Nicole Scherzinger

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson

and Nicole Scherzinger were also at the Audi pre-emmy event where stars like Jane Lynch, Jessica Stroup and Jessica Lowndes toured Audi's hottest new models and checked out a special jewelry exhibit by Chopard.

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