But Helen Mirren didn't let any potential disappointment get the better of her, and got a boost from unlikely pal Mike Tyson as she attended the official HBO afterparty following the ceremony.
The 68-year-old star happily posed for photographs with the former professional boxer on the red carpet at the bash, who looked equally thrilled to be standing next to an Oscar-winning actress.
An unlikely shoulder to cry on! Helen Mirren got
some support from Mike Tyson at the HBO party after losing out on a
Golden Globe earlier in the evening
They scrub up well! Helen looked incredible in her Jenny Packham gown, while Mike cut a dapper figure in his tuxedo
Helen looked stunning in her emerald green Jenny Packham dress, which she paired with matching emerald earrings for the awards.
Meanwhile, Mike looked dapper in his black tuxedo and bowtie.
Helen had been nominated for the Actress in a Miniseries or Move award for her role in Phil Spector, but lost out to Elisabeth Moss, who took home the prize for her role in Top Of The Lake.
The real Mr Mirren: Helen's husband Taylor Hackford attended the afterparty with his stunning wife
Date night: Matt Damon also lost out on an award, but had the comfort of his gorgeous wife Luciana to fall back on
But the actress didn't appear too upset about the snub, enjoying herself as she kicked back with Mike on the red carpet.
She was also joined by her husband Taylor Hackford as she attended the afterparty at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
It was certainly a night for couples, as Matt Damon also made an appearance at the bash with his stunning wife Luciana Barroso.
Well done, darling: Matt did win in some capacity as Behind The Candelabra took home an award
Posing up: Matt lost out on an individual prize
to co-star Michael Douglas, who dedicated his award to him in his
acceptance speech
No hard feelings: But Matt looked anything but bitter, greeting Michael with a warm embrace at the bash
Matt also missed out on an award, having been nominated for the Actor in a Miniseries or Movie for Behind The Candelabra - which went to his co-star Michael Douglas.
But, ever thankful for working with Matt in the HBO project, Michael dedicated his award to Matt, as well as his wife Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Matt did win in some capacity, however, as Behind The Candelabra took home the award for Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made For Television.
I did it! Elisabeth Moss looked delighted as she posed up with her newly-acquired award for her role in Top Of The Lake
Girls' night out: Allison Williams and Jemima Kirke looked incredible in their full-length dresses for the occasion
And Matt didn't hold a grudge at Michael's win, as the pair were seen embracing as they both attended the HBO bash.
Other winners who chose the HBO party to celebrate at included Elisabeth, who looked delighted as she posed up with her newly-acquired award.
Girls actresses Alison Williams and Jemima Kirke looked stunning in their floor-length gowns for the event, while Game Of Thrones star Emilia Clarke wowed in her strapless printed number.
Red was also a popular colour on the evening, with both Julie Delpy and Julia Louis-Dreyfus opting to stand out in the bright shade.
Sexy in strapless: Game Of Thrones actress Emilia Clarke looked stylish in her strapless printed number
Ladies in red: Julie Delpy and Julia Louis-Dreyfus opted for similar shades of bright red
