Hollywood celebrities and political figures joined President Barack Obama on Wednesday night for the White House State Dinner to honor British Prime Minister David Cameron and celebrate the relationship with Britain.
According to ABC News, the Dinner was the largest hosted by Obama yet to date. The 300+ guest list included Obama's campaign financers along with the likes of George Clooney, Anna Wintour, Sir Richard Branson Warren Buffet, Harvey Weinstein, the cast of Downton Abbey and Idria Elba, to name a few.
Guests dined on Bison Wellington in addition to brussel sprouts and steamed lemon pudding in backyard celebration tent on the South Lawn of the White House decorated in purple and silver.
Obama toasted Cameron in his opening speech, highlighting their personal relationship.
In good times and in bad, he's just the kind of partner that you want at your side. I trust him. He says what he does, and he does what he says. And I've seen his character, Obama said.
He has pressed the reset button on the moral authority of the entire free world, Cameron said. Barack has not rushed into picking fights, but is a steward of America's resources of hard and soft power... He's taken time to make considered decisions, drawing down troops from Iraq and surging in Afghanistan. He's found a new voice for America with the Arab people.
Michelle Obama and Samantha Cameron both wore blue floor-length gowns designed by Georgina Chapman of Marchesa and Alessandra Rich, respectively.
View the slideshow to see photos of celebrity guests at the White House State Dinner.
U.S. President Barack Obama (front R) and and first lady Michelle (back R) welcome British Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha to the White House for the State Dinner in Washington March 14, 2012.ReutersU.S. President Barack Obama (R) and first lady Michelle (2nd L) welcome British Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha to the White House for a State Dinner in Washington March 14, 2012. ReutersActor George Clooney sits beside first lady Michelle Obama during the State Dinner for British Prime Minister David Cameron at the White House in Washington March 14, 2012.ReutersSinger John Legend and his girlfriend Chrissy Teigen kiss at the State Dinner held to honor British Prime Minister David Cameron at the White House in Washington March 14, 2012.ReutersMaryland Governor Martin O'Malley and his wife Katie arrive for a State Dinner held in honor of Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha at the White House in Washington March 14, 2012.ReutersGolfer Rory McIlroy and Conor Ridge (R) arrive for a State Dinner held in honor of Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha at the White House in Washington March 14, 2012.ReutersU.S. Senator John Kerry (D-MA) and his wife Teresa Heinz arrive for a State Dinner held in honor of Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha at the White House in Washington March 14, 2012.ReutersBusiness magnate Warren Buffett and his wife Astrid Menks arrive for a State Dinner held in honor of Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha at the White House in Washington March 14, 2012.ReutersBritish billionaire Richard Branson arrives for a State Dinner held in honor of Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha at the White House in Washington March 14, 2012. ReutersA table setting for the State Dinner with U.S. President Barack Obama and Britain Prime Minister David Cameron, is shown during a preview in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington March 14, 2012.Reuters
