That's how you get over a loss: Christina Hendricks lets her hair down at Governors Ball after Mad Men Emmys snub

PUBLISHED: 11:21 EST, 24 September 2012 | UPDATED: 15:27 EST, 24 September 2012

She may have lost out on a best supporting actress Emmy, but Mad Men's Christina Hendricks didn't let the disappointment ruin her night as she let her fiery hair down at the Governors Ball.

The 37-year-old flame haired actress showed off her killer curves in a metallic custom Siriano frock, and gave photographers a sultry smile as she tucked into a lavish dinner at the official after show party for the 64th annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

The actress, who plays Joan in the hit series, was beaten to an Emmy by Downton Abbey's Maggie Smith, and it wasn't the only snub that the show suffered on Sunday Night in Los Angeles.

Mad Men's Christina Hendricks gets over her Emmy loss by partying at the Governor's Ball - official after show party for the 64th annual Primetime Emmy Awards

Mad Men's Christina Hendricks gets over her Emmy loss by partying at the Governors Ball - the official after show party for the 64th annual Primetime Emmy Awards

Red hot: The flame haired actress looked stunning in a metallic dress

The period drama was expected to increase their Emmy haul after previous successes, but it failed to take the best drama Emmy for the fifth year running after it lost out to political thriller Homeland.

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Jon Hamm and Elizabeth Moss also lost out in then best actor and actress category to Homeland stars Damian Lewis and Claire Danes.

Mad Men failed to win any major categories, but that didn't wipe the smile off Don Draper's dolls.

Emmy loss: The actress lost out on the best supporting actress Emmy to Downton Abbey's Dame Maggie Smith

Draper's dolls: Hendricks' co-stars January Jones and Elisabeth Moss also attended the Emmy Awards Governors Ball

Hendricks was joined by the show's other female stars Elizabeth Moss and January Jones at the ball.

Jones looked stunning in a elaborate Zac Posen confection, and seemed to be having the time of her life at the event.

The 34-year-old actress was absent from last year's Emmys following the birth of her son Xander, and she seen enjoying a conversation with her co-star Moss - who opted for a striking Dolce & Gabbana gown.

The star studded event also saw Kevin Costner hit the red carpet following his best actor win for his role in the the miniseries Hatfields & McCoys.

Other big names included Heidi Klum, Breaking Bad's Aaron Paul and Jon Stewart.

The party was a vision in red, with a giant rose-shaped sculpture hanging above the nearly 4,000 guests.

Party time: Kevin Costner and President of Entertainment and Media Nancy Dubuc. The Bodyguard star won best actor for his role in miniseries Hatfields & McCoys

Say cheese: Model Heidi Klum turns the tables on photographers at the after show party

Celebration: Jon Cryer with his best actor Emmy for Two And A Half Men

Showing off their wins: Modern Family Eric Stonestreet won best supporting actor for a comedy series, while Jon Stewart's The Daily Show won the Variety, Music or Comedy Series category

Hungry for success: Guests, including Dexter star Michael C. Hall and his girlfriend Morgan McGregor, tucked into a lavish dinner

Big winners: American Horror Story star Jessica Lange scooped the best actress award, while

Star studded: American Horror Story star Jessica Lange scooped the best actress award, while Lucy Lui looked out of this world in a sci-fi style silver dress

Success: Modern Family star Julie Bowen won the best supporting actress in a comedy category

Adorning the room was 36-foot-tall curtains and over 2000 twinkling bulbs.

Guests tucked into a feast of smoked salmon, avocado spheres, roasted tenderloin with mushroom risotto fries and parsnip creamed spinach.

Those still hungry were treated to a desert of white chocolate raspberry cake, raspberry macaroon lollipops and flavoured chocolate truffles.

Star studded: James Van Der Beek and wife Kimberly were among the big names at the party

Big night out: James Van Der Beek and wife Kimberly were among the big names at the party

Victory toast: Breaking Bad's Aaron Paul and partner Lauren Parsekian celebrate his best supporting actor in a drama series win

Victory toast: Breaking Bad's Aaron Paul and fiancee Lauren Parsekian celebrate his best supporting actor in a drama series win

Dress up: Ashley Judd and Jessica Pare were among the stars looking their best for the glamorous event

Big win: Tom Berenger celebrates his Emmy win for his role in Hatfields & McCoys with co-star Bill Paxton

Co-chairwoman of the Governors balls, Shelia Manning said before the event, 'This year's event is going to be such a luscious treat for attendees. For the first time, we'll have an Emmy winners' circle at the Governors Ball, where the night's honorees can have their statuettes personalized.'

It was party night at Los Angeles following the Emmy Awards show.

A host of actors attended the HBO's annual Emmy Awards post reception, including Nicole Kidman and husband Keith Urban, Julianne Moore, Tom Hanks, Kevin Costner and Iron Man 2 star Olivia Munn.

David Arquette was the Fox Broadcasting Company, Twentieth Century Fox Television and FX post Emmy bash at Soleto - as was Modern Family star Sofia Vergara who dazzled in a Zuhair Murad gow.

Zachary Quinto, Ariel Winter, Sarah Hyland and Ed O'Neill also partied at the Fox bash.

EMMY AWARDS 2012... AND THE WINNERS ARE

Drama Series: Homeland, Showtime

Actress, Drama Series: Claire Danes, Homeland, Showtime

Actor, Drama Series: Damian Lewis, Homeland, Showtime

Supporting Actor, Drama Series: Aaron Paul, Breaking Bad, AMC

Supporting Actress, Drama Series: Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey, PBS

Writing, Drama Series: Alex Gansa, Howard Gordon, Gideon Raff, Homeland, Showtime

Directing, Drama Series: Tim Van Patten, Boardwalk Empire, HBO

Comedy Series: Modern Family, ABC

Supporting Actress, Comedy Series: Julie Bowen, Modern Family, ABC

Supporting Actor, Comedy Series: Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family, ABC

Actress, Comedy Series: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep, HBO

Actor, Comedy Series: Jon Cryer, Two and a Half Men, CBS

Writing, Comedy Series: Louis C.K, Louie, FX Networks

Directing, Comedy Series: Steven Levitan, Modern Family, ABC

Miniseries or Movie: Game Change, HBO

Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Julianne Moore, Game Change, HBO

Supporting Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Jessica Lange, American Horror Story, FX Networks

Supporting Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Tom Berenger, Hatfields & McCoys, History

Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Kevin Costner, Hatfields & McCoys, History

Directing, Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special: Jay Roach, Game Change, HBO

Writing, Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special: Danny Strong, Game Change, HBO

Host, Reality-Competition Program: Tom Bergeron, Dancing With the Stars, ABC

Reality-Competition Program: The Amazing Race, CBS

Variety, Music or Comedy Series: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart, Comedy Central

Writing for a Variety Special: Louis C.K., Louis C.K. Live at the Beacon Theatre, FX Networks

Directing, Variety, Music or Comedy Special: Glenn Weiss, 65th Annual Tony Awards, CBS

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Christina Hendricks is so fat and doughy. Her figure might be fantastic all "corseted" up for the 1960s fashions she wears on television, but in today's clothing, she isjust gross. Just goes to show, what might have been beatiful or ugly in one decade can change completely in other decades as tastes and silhouettes change.

- K. Anderson , Charlotte, 24/9/2012 21:35

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What's wrong with James Van Der Beek's head? Or has he always been an alien?

- Mister_lance , Paris, France, 24/9/2012 21:29

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Why does this Hendricks woman always have to have her boobs hanging out? She looks cheap! And she always wears the wrong colours for her pale skin...I'm all for pale skin, but wear colours that do not make you look pasty!

- MissMojoRisin , London, 24/9/2012 21:19

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Heidi Klum looks a right mess, that dress is awful

- Shoplady , Derby, United Kingdom, 24/9/2012 21:15

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Beautiful earrings.

- David123 , Broken Britain, 24/9/2012 21:14

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She really does try just a bit toooo hard. Calm down dear. Lots of us know your 'secret' - lots and lots of spanx and 'uplifting' underwear. We're not all daft dopes. Oh, and a dress that doesn't look like it's hoisting you up all by itself may be more authentic.

- orthypoxy , Nernia, United Kingdom, 24/9/2012 21:10

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-Maxlugar... You sound like a very bitter person. If actors and award shows sicken you, I advise you not to click on the showbiz section of the Daily Mail. It's a simple solution!

- SH , Ontario, Canada, 24/9/2012 21:04

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I wish christina would let something more than her hair down.

- K. Hop , west michigan, 24/9/2012 20:59

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OMG what has Ashley Judd done to her face??!!

- Polly , Oxon, 24/9/2012 20:52

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Christina Hendricks is just gorgeous! She has her own unique, otherworldly beauty. And yay to Aaron Paul's win, he's a fantastic actor and his speech was lovely :)

- beep beep , bo diddly bop bop, 24/9/2012 20:49

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