Nicole Richie Pictures at NBC TCA Party Winter 2012

NBC kicked off the Winter television critics press tour yesterday in Pasadena, CA, showing off their slate of new shows and bringing together their stars for an evening party. Jessica Simpson showed off her baby bump in sequins as she made a brief cameo at the event before heading home to give her feet a rest after a long day of promoting Fashion Star. Her fellow judge on that show, Nicole Richie, and their host, Elle Macpherson, both hit the red carpet as well. Christina Applegate and her onscreen Up All Night husband Will Arnett stayed close at the packed soiree. Chelsea Handler talked up Are You There Chelsea?, which premieres soon and has Laura Prepon playing the title role.

The casts of Parks and Recreation, Parenthood, Chuck, The Office, and more also stepped out, so check out tons of photos from the bash in the gallery. Also, stay on top of all the latest 2012 midseason TV news with BuzzSugar's TCA updates.