White House correspondents' dinner: Famous faces on the red carpet
CBC News | Posted: May 1, 2016 12:38 AM | Last Updated: May 1, 2016
Celebrities, politicians and journalists mingle at high-profile event in Washington
The annual White House correspondents' dinner brings together an unusual mix of actors, musicians, athletes, government officials and journalists.
U.S. President Barack Obama has described the annual event as Washington celebrating itself, while others call it the "nerd prom." Proceeds from the dinner go toward journalism scholarships and awards.
Here's a look some of the famous faces on the red carpet this year:
Model and member of the Kardashian clan Kendall Jenner graced the red carpet at the annual White House correspondents' dinner in Washington, D.C. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)
Actor and rapper Will Smith. (Evan Agostini/Invision/Associated Press)
Breaking Bad actor Bryan Cranston, left, and his wife, actor Robin Dearden. (Evan Agostini/Invision/Associated Press)
Actor Morgan Freeman. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)
Actor Helen Mirren, who got a shoutout from Obama during his address. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)
Science educator and entertainer Bill Nye the Science Guy. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)
Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)
Singer Aretha Franklin. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)
Huffington Post editor-in-chief Arianna Huffington and music producer DJ Khaled. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)
Actor Tony Goldwyn, television producer Shonda Rhimes (centre) and actor Kerry Washington. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)
Reverend Al Sharpton and actor Michael Kelly. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)
Actress Emma Watson. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)
New York Knicks player Carmelo Anthony and wife La La Anthony. (Evan Agostini/Invision/Associated Press)