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President Barack Obama - Hollywood went to Washington on April 28, 2012, for the 98th Annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, an annual event which brings together Hollywood celebrities, news media personalities and Washington correspondents. (Photo:  Martin H. Simon-Pool/Getty Images)

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First Lady Michelle Obama - POTUS looked powerful in a black tux and Lady O was statuesque by his side in a strapless, floral print Naeem Khan gown adorned with jeweled hoops and softly curled hair.  (Photo: Kristoffer Tripplaar-Pool/Getty Images)

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Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys - Swizz suited up nicely while Alicia worked a mustard Diane von Furstenberg dress paired with tights and Valentino heels. (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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Kerry Washington - Not to be confused with her new character “Olivia Pope,” Washington wore a Calvin Klein gown with sleeves in a frothy orange color for impact. (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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Kim Kardashian - Kimmy K was surprisingly demure for the White House affair in a green velvet gown with crystal embellishments. (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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Mary J. Blige and Kendu Isaacs - Mary donned a satin LBD with crystal mesh detailing up top and red suede shoes for added sizzle. Her husband accompanied her in a bow-tie detailed tux. (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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Rashida Jones - Jones took a walk on the dark side in a blue, polka-dot patterned Tory Burch peplum gown.  (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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Rosario Dawson - The actress’s emerald green Armani Prive gown was hot, but all that hanging out to the White House? Hmm… (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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Viola Davis - Viola gave a little shoulder in a deep red Amsale Bridal collection gown. (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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