The stars were out in force to watch Ryan Gosling kick off the new series of Saturday Night Live in style.
And Beyonce and Jay-Z were leading the glamorous parade of celebrities arriving at the A-list after party at TAO New York City on Sunday, where they were joined by the likes of Scarlett Johansson, Dakota Johnson and Ryan himself, accompanied by his wife Eva Mendes.
The hip-hop power couple turned heads as they arrived at the venue, toasting Jay Z’s successful performance on the night.
A-list event: Beyonce and Jay-Z were leading the glamorous parade of celebrities arriving at the A-list after party at TAO New York City on Sunday
Keeping the party going: The hip-hop power couple turned heads as they arrived at the venue, toasting Jay Z’s successful performance on the night
Beyonce showed off her incredible post-baby body in a figure-hugging white top and high-waisted trousers.
She cut a demure figure in the floaty garment, which she set off with towering sandals.
The superstar kept her shades on and peered out from behind a curtain of blonde hair.
In sync: Jay Z was dressed to impress in a red velvet suit as he left the venue with his wife, with whom he raises children Blue Ivy, and baby twins Sir and Rumi
Shady lady: The superstar kept her shades on and peered out from behind a curtain of hair
Jay Z was dressed to impress in a red velvet suit as he left the venue with his wife, with whom he raises children Blue Ivy, and baby twins Sir and Rumi.
Scarlett Johansson was also in attendance, looking chic in a white crop top as she headed off with rumoured boyfriend Colin Jost.
Also partying in style at the SNL bash was a casually clad Dakota Johnson, who opted for a simple black top and jeans.
Heading off: The pop diva called it a night after partying until the early hours of the morning
Causing a stir: All eyes were on Jay Z as he made his way into the club
Alicia Keys and her husband Swizz Beatz were also in attendance, holding hands as they arrived at the star-studded event.
Emma Stone reunited with La La Land co-star Ryan to help him launch the new season of Saturday Night Live.
Ryan hosted the season premiere, repeatedly coming close to losing it with laughter especially when cast member Kate McKinnon manhandled his bottom in one skit.
Main man: Ryan Gosling was supported by his wife Eva Mendes as he kicked off the new series of Saturday Night Live
Hand-in-hand: The couple enjoyed a rare public outing together for the occasion
Vintage vibes: Eva displayed her envy-inducing figure in a slinky silk jumpsuit, printed with pink diamonds all over and complete with saucy cut-out at the front
Besotted: The pair looked more loved-up than ever as they headed home hand-in-hand
Putting in an appearance: Scarlett Johansson was also at the TAO based event
Top of the crops: The Hollywood beauty sported a chic crop top and trousers combo
Going public: Scarlett was joined by her rumoured boyfriend Colin Jost at the event
He was joined by JAY-Z as the special musical guest on a night that also saw Alec Baldwin coming back with his special impersonation of Donald Trump.
But it was the surprise appearance of Emma, rekindling their famous pairing from musical blockbuster La La Land, that sparked many of the loudest screams of the night.
Ryan, in a burgundy suit and a patterned sweater, had started his opening monologue by saying how thrilled he was to be launching the season with his second time as host, then quipping: ‘I haven’t felt this excited since I saved jazz.’
Keeping it casual: Dakota Johnson was sporting a surprisingly low-key look
Covering up: She donned cropped jeans and a smart jacket, accessorising with an embroidered handbag
Show of support: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was helping Jay Z celebrate
Date night: Alicia Keys and husband Swizz Beatz made their way into the venue
He then continued joking about how his performance in the big screen musical had saved the musical genre.
Ryan said: ‘I mean me, Ryan Gosling, a white kid from Canada, I guess I can try and save jazz, and so I did.’
He even joked that it was the main talking point when he first met Harrison Ford on the set of Bladerunner 2049 — the new movie he was supposed to be promoting — joking: ‘He walks right up to me and he looks me straight in the eye and he said, “Ryan, what the heck is jazz?”’
Beaming: The make-up free beauty was hard to miss thanks to her colourful braids
Loved-up: The singer and her producer partner looked blissfully happy together
Coordinating: The pair both stood out from the crowd in colourful coats