Public display of affection: Ashlee Simpson and Vincent Piazza cosy up at Emmy Awards after-party

By IONA KIRBY

Cute couple: Boardwalk Empire actor Vincent Piazza with girlfriend Ashlee Simpson at the HBO party

After a long night at the Emmy Awards, the stars were ready to let their manicured hair down.

And as well as seeing his TV show Boardwalk Empire earn Martin Scorsese the award for Best Director for a Drama Series, actor Vincent Piazza had a trophy of his own on his arm, in the form of girlfriend Ashlee Simpson.

The new couple were spotted getting cosy at the HBO Official After-Party, and it is the third night in a week the pair have paraded their new relationship in public.

They hit the red carpet this week arm in arm at the BAFTA 9th Annual Tea Party held at the L'Ermitage Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

Just two nights previously, the couple made their first ever official public appearance together when they attended the Boardwalk Empire second season première in New York.

Simpson appeared to be making it loud and clear that they are officially an item, as she affectionately stroked Piazza's face and lovingly cuddled up to her beau for the cameras.

Hands off, he's mine: The couple have paraded their new relationship in public several times this week

Other stars who favoured the HBO event were All My Children actress Leven Rambin, and Topher Grace, who rose to fame in That 70s show alongside Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis.

They were joined by Entourage actress Perrey Reeves and True Blood's Alfre Woodard as they worked the red carpet, while Game of Thrones stars in the form of Lena Headey, Michelle Fairley and Mark Addy were out in full force.

Bright young things: Leven Rambin (L) and Topher Grace attended the HBO party

Ready to party: Game of Thrones stars Michelle Fairley, Mark Addy and Lena Headey

Bright young things: Leven Rambin (L) and Topher Grace attended the HBO party


The other hottest after-party ticket was to the Governors Ball, the guestlist of which read like a who's who of Hollywood's most prominent TV faces.

Glee star Jane Lynch, who hosted the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, lead the way in a shimmering metallic frock.

She was joined by Modern Family actress Julie Bowen and writer Steve Levitan, who showed off their respective trophies after their show scooped five gongs at the ceremony.

Belle of the ball: Elisabeth Moss arrives at Governors Ball to celebrate her show Mad Men's big win

Full of Glee: Emmys host Jane Lynch lead the way to the Governors Ball after-party

Winner's circle: Modern Family actress Julie Bowen and writer Steve Levitan both won awards for their show

Drama: An aerial performer dangles above the ballroom at the Governors Ball


Bowen won the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series while Levitan won Best Writer in a Comedy Series.

Other winners proudly displaying their gongs for the cameras were Melissa McCarthy, who nabbed Best Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Mike & Molly, and Guy Pearce, who won Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie for his role in Mildred Pierce.

They were joined by a host of television vampires including True Blood's Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer, and Vampire Diaries star Nina Dobrev, who wore a trailing red Donna Karen fishtail gown.

Proud: Guy Pearce, who won Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie, and Melissa McCarthy, who won Best Actress in a Comedy Series, showed off their awards

Princess dress: Heidi Klum attended the event with her husband Seal, and wore a dress by previous Project Runway winner Christian Siriano

Famous pairings: The Killing's Michelle Forbes cuddled up to True Blood's Anna Paquin while Bones star David Boreanaz attended with Playmate wife Jaime Bergman

Paquin, who presented an award, cuddled up to The Killing actress Michelle Forbes as the pair sat down together to eat dinner following the long event.

The party was also favoured by So You Think You Can Dance presenter Cat Deeley and Project Runway host Heidi Klum, who each donned princess gowns for the occasion.

Deeley opted for a flowing white number by bridal specialist Monique Lhuillier while Klum showed her support for her TV series in a frilly strapless dress by one of Project Runway's former winners, Christian Siriano.

Glamour girls: Vampire Diaries actress Nina Dobrev (L) and 500 Days of Summer star Zooey Deschanel

Golden girl: Actress Betty White also attended the lavish bash

Dressing to impress: Cat Deeley wore a flowing gown by Monique Lhuilier and Martha Plimpton of The Goonies fame also showed up

She was joined at the ceremony by husband Seal, who also accompanied her to the Governors Ball.

Other stars who attended the lavish bash included Bones star David Boreanaz and his former Playmate wife turned actress Jaime Bergman, and 500 Days of Summer star Zooey Deschanel, who sported a on-trend colourblock dress.

The guests tucked into food and watched an acrobat perform while dangling from the high ceiling.

And it was not only the young Hollywood television stars who attended the event at following the awards ceremony.

Martha Plimpton of The Goonies fame and Golden Girl Betty White also wound down at the glamorous party.


source :dailymail