Stars Gather In Washington For Correspondents’ Dinner With President Obama

 
 
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  • Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Westfeldt and Jon Hamm attend the White House Correspondents dinner, May 9, 2009
  • Gordon Ramsay, Tana Ramsay and Eva Longoria Parker attend the White House Correspondents dinner, May 9, 2009
  • George Lucas and Mellody Hobson attend the White House Correspondents dinner, May 9, 2009
  • President Barack Obama is seen during the presentation of the colors during the annual White House Correspondents’ Association gala dinner May 9, 2009

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    Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Westfeldt and Jon Hamm attend the White House Correspondents dinner, May 9, 2009

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    Gordon Ramsay, Tana Ramsay and Eva Longoria Parker attend the White House Correspondents dinner, May 9, 2009

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    George Lucas and Mellody Hobson attend the White House Correspondents dinner, May 9, 2009

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    President Barack Obama is seen during the presentation of the colors during the annual White House Correspondents’ Association gala dinner May 9, 2009

 
 

FIRST PUBLISHED: May 9, 2009 11:06 PM EDT
LAST UPDATED: May 9, 2009 11:44 PM EDT

WASHINGTON, D.C. --

Eva Longoria, Tyra Banks, Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore gathered in Washington, D.C., on Saturday evening for the annual White House Correspondents’ dinner with President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.

Stars – including Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon, Chace Crawford, Jon Hamm, Bradley Cooper, George Lucas and Steve Spielberg — mingled with journalists including CNN’s Wolf Blitzer at the $200-a-ticket event.

Wanda Sykes entertained guests at the dinner, poking fun at the guest of honor – President Obama. In particular, the comedian referenced his recent gift of an iPhone to the Queen when he visited the United Kingdom.

“What are you going to give the Pope, a Bluetooth?” Sykes asked according to the Associated Press.

The comedian also threw a barb Michelle’s way, making reference to when the First Lady patted the Queen on the back during the couple’s visit.

“Like she just slid into home plate – way to go, queen!” Wanda said, according to the AP.

And President Obama tried out a few lines too. He reportedly poked fun at himself over his use of Teleprompters.

The black-tie event supports the needy and helps fund journalism scholarships.

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