- The 72-year-old Senate leader snapped pictures with the Uncut Gems actress, 33, who last month denied using weight-loss meds while dating Kanye West
- Other notable guests include Kelly Ripa, CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, Chief Justice John Roberts, Game of Thrones’ Lena Headey, and Parks and Rec’s Billy Eichner.
- Also seen arriving is Daily Show reporter Roy Wood Jr., who recently said his goal as host is just to get away from work.
Chuck Schumer and actress Julia Fox were among some of the first arrivals for the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday — with the unlikely pair raising a few eyebrows as they made their way down the red carpet side by side.
Dressed in a tuxedo for a black-tie event, the 72-year-old Senate leader posed for multiple photos with the Uncut Gems actress, who last month adamantly denied using diabetes medication to lose weight during an ill-fated fling with rapper Kanye West.
Known for her daring and sometimes atypical fashion choices, the 33-year-old opted for a less traditional sit-down — wearing some dramatic face makeup and a black leather ensemble that would make both Beetlejuice and Kiss proud.
Also seen upon arrival was Daily Show reporter Roy Wood Jr., who recently said his goal as host was simply to get away from a job. Other notable attendees who have been seen piling into Washington include Hilton Kelly Ripa and Game of Thrones’ Lena Headey.
The well-dressed mix of stars and politicians managed to circumvent a rowdy group of climate activists who formed a blockade outside, promising to deny entry.
Others seen mingling outside Washington Hilton’s hallowed ballroom included CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, Chief Justice John Roberts and Park and Rec’s Billy Eichner, with President Biden set to arrive in an hour, too.
The youth-led group Abroad earlier released a video accusing the president of “ecocide” – a term used to describe the destruction of the environment through a willful or negligent act.
Outside the Hilton at about 7 p.m. — about an hour before dinner’s scheduled start time — members who have opposed Biden’s recent approval of several oil projects were seen shouting and urging members of the Metro Police.
The procession has so far remained peaceful, but it remained stationed outside as other dignitaries arrived at the event – with The chaos outside does little to deter revelers.
For example, CBS anchor Gayle King was spotted waving to the paparazzi while posing on the red carpet in a full hot pink number belonging to Reese Witherspoons’ character in Legally Blonde.
Caitlan Collins, who until last week was Don Lemon’s co-anchor on CNN This Morning before the news anchor’s sudden ouster, also stopped to pose for the cameras, flaunting a dazzling, tasteful black dress — with a bag to match.
Outspoken Democratic Rep. Fran Drescher — and former diplomat George W. Bush — was also seen making her way through the hotel, with the 65-year-old nanny star in an all-white suit.
Also dressed in all white was White House Press Secretary Karen Jean-Pierre, who also arrived unhindered despite the activists still looking out.
Back on Thursday, the 48-year-old Biden staffer sparked controversy when she addressed a recent photo of the head of state holding what appeared to be a cheat sheet for a reporter’s question during a White House press conference, calling it “completely normal.” “
The president will get a rare opportunity to flex his comedic muscles on Saturday, as perhaps the most anticipated speaker of the night — before a star-studded audience that will also include his wife, Vice President Kamala Harris, and recently-fired WNBA star Brittany Griner.
Griner, who recently said she was “done” with playing overseas after being held in Moscow for ten months, is set to appear with co-star Cheryl Griner as guests on CBS News.
The duo was not seen among the mix of stars and political figures who arrived before 8 p.m.
However, other big names spotted include father-son journalist pair Peter and Steve Ducey, of Fox News, who also stopped by to wave at their snappers before finding their seat.
Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman also made a red carpet appearance, posing for a photo with his wife, Gisele, about a month into his six-week stint at Walter Reed for depression.
Fetterman, 53, finally dressed for the occasion after being met with backlash online for his casual attire during his first day at the Capitol less than two weeks ago, of a hoodie, sweatpants, and sneakers.
Since facing criticism for dressing in what many felt was unbecoming of an elected official, the politician refused to answer any questions from reporters, a few months after his hard-fought victory over Republican challenger Mehmet — better known by his TV nickname, “Doctor” — of Oz.
Others seen before the dinner began include US General Mark Alexander Milley and Reverend Al Sharpton.
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