Chuck Schumer and actress Julia Fox were among some of the early arrivals for Saturday’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner – with the unlikely pair raising some eyebrows as they made their way down the red carpet side by side.
Clad in a tuxedo for the black-tie event, the 72-year-old Senate leader posed for multiple photos with the Uncut Gems actress, who last month vehemently denied using diabetes meds to lose weight during an ill-fated fling with rapper Kanye West.
Known for daring, sometimes atypical fashion choices, the 33-year-old model elected for a less traditional getup – donning some dramatic face makeup and a black, leather ensemble that would make both Beetlejuice and Kiss proud.
Also seen arriving was headliner Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr., who recently said that his goal as host is simply to walk away still with a job. Other high-profile attendees seen piling into the Washington Hilton included Kelly Ripa and Game of Thrones’s Lena Headey.
All dressed to the nines, the amalgam of stars and politicians managed to circumvent a boisterous group of climate activists who formed a blockade outside, promising to prohibit entry.
Clad in a tuxedo for the black-tie event, the 72-year-old Senate leader posed for multiple photos with the Uncut Gems actress, who donned dramatic face makeup and a black, leather ensemble for the black tie gathering at the Washington Hilton Saturday evening
Schumer was among several who arrived early for the anticipated event – where the president is poised to speak – and is seen offering two thumbs up to the cameras after posing with Fox
Other high-profile attendees seen piling into the Washington Hilton Saturday evening included Live! host Kelly Ripa and Game of Thrones’s Lena Headey
Also seen arriving was headliner Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr., who recently said that his goal as host is simply to walk away still with a job
CNN’s Wolf Blitzer and and Parks and Rec star Billy Eichner were also among those in attendance before the dinner was underway
CBS broadcaster Gayle King waved to paparazzi while posing on the red carpet with hot-pink, full length dress – like something out of Legally Blonde
All dressed to the nines, the amalgam of stars and politicians managed to circumvent a group of climate activists who formed a blockade outside, promising to prohibit entry
Others seen mingling outside the Washington Hilton’s hallowed auditorium included CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, and Parks and Rec’s Billy Eichner, with President Biden poised to arriving within the hour as well.
The youth-led group posed up outside previously posted a video accusing the president of committing ‘ecocide’ – a term used to describe the destruction of the environment by deliberate or negligent action.
Outside the Hilton around 7pm – about an hour removed from the dinner’s scheduled start time – members who have taken issue with Biden’s recent approval of several oil projects were seen shouting and egging on members of the Metro police.
The procession has so far remained peaceful, but remained stationed outside as other notable personalities arrived at the event – with the chaos outside doing little to deter the festivities.
CBS broadcaster Gayle King, for instance, was seen waving at paparazzi while posing on the red carpet with a hot-pink, full length number that hearked back to Reese Witherspoons’ character in Legally Blonde.
Kaitlan Collins, who up until last week was Don Lemon’s co-anchor on CNN This Morning before the newscasters’ abrupt ouster, also stopped to pose for the cameras, showing off tasteful, bedazzled black dress – with a bag to match.
Outspoken Democrat – and onetime George W. Bush Diplomat – Fran Drescher also was seen making her way in the hotel, with the 65-year-old Nanny star radiating class in an all-white suit.
Aside from the array of film and TV stars, Supreme Court Justice John Roberts (left) was also seen arriving, and was among several to stop to pose for pictures. Meanwhile, Fox, known for daring, sometimes atypical fashion choices, elected for a less traditional getup – one that would make both Beetlejuice and Kiss proud
Kaitlan Collins, previously Don Lemon’s co-anchor on This Morning before his ouster last week, also stopped to pose for the camera while dressed in a tasteful black number
America’s Next Top Model alum Winnie Harlow
Actors Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connor
Fran Drescher poses on the red carpet arriving for the annual White House Correspondents’ Association
Replacing old boss Trevor Noah as the dinner’s host, Wood Jr. previously said he plans to pull no punches while lambasting the powers that be in Washington at tonight’s dinner
Father-son Fox News journalists Peter and Steve Doocy are seen waving at snappers on the red carpet
Ripa, 52, looked radiant as she stopped for photographers, showing off her hypnotizing eyes
