Viewers are typically just as excited to see Emmy night fashion choices as they are to see its winners. Trophies as well as gorgeous gowns were both on prominent display September 23 at the ceremony’s official post-party, The Governors Ball. Stunning guests such as Zooey Deschanel, Heidi Klum, Tina Fey and Lucy Liu marveled at the 100,000 fresh-cut roses adorning tables inside the Los Angeles Convention Center’s West Hall, while winners such as Kevin Costner and Aaron Paul enjoyed Beaulieu Vineyard wines, Marich chocolates and dishes of roast tenderloin at the “Romantic Rhapsody in Red”-themed gala.

LACMA’s second annual Art + Film gala may have been the most glamorous bash of the season. Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio co-chaired the October 27 fete, which was held in honor of artists Stanley Kubrick and Ed Ruscha. 550 guests including Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Aniston, Tom Hanks, Leslie Moonves, Brian Grazer, Cameron Diaz, Robert Iger, François-Henri Pinault and wife Salma Hayek sipped on Laurent Perrier champagne during a pre-dinner cocktail reception. Following dinner, Terry Semel presented Ruscha with his award while Steven Spielberg presented Kubrick’s widow, Christiane, with his honor. Florence + the Machine performed following the award ceremony.

Believe it or not, there is one thing in life that terrifies George Clooney. That Oscar winner was forced to face his fear of public singing while being honored at Barbara Davis’ October 20 Carousel of Hope gala. Clasping a bottle of wine for liquid courage, the actor, who received the evening’s “Brass Ring Award” for his many philanthropic efforts, joined Neil Diamond for a rousing rendition of “Sweet Caroline” at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Guests like Quincy Jones, Clive Davis and Jay Leno also helped to raise $2.5 million for the organization, which was sponsored by Mercedes-Benz, Belvedere and Chandon.

We at Haute Living Los Angeles celebrated the release of our September/October “Power Women” issue with an intimate party on September 20 at Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills. The guest of honor was our cover star, Petra Ecclestone-Stunt, who attended with her sister, Tamara. Haute Living Publisher Seth Semilof and Los Angeles Editor Laura Schreffler hosted the fete, which also celebrated jewelry designer Ippolita’s latest collection. Proceeds from the event benefited Petra’s charity of choice, the Starlight Children’s Foundation, as well as the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.

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