Roy Wood Jr. and President Biden Bring Laughter to White House Correspondents’ Dinner 2023
The 2023 White House Correspondents’ Dinner was filled with laughter as comedian Roy Wood Jr. hosted the event, making light of personalities like Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon (People). President Joe Biden also garnered chuckles by poking fun at his own age during his speech (Axios).
The dinner, which took place on April 29th at the Washington Hilton, made a grand return after being scaled down in previous years due to COVID-19 concerns (Politico). The event was so sought after that no extra tickets were spared (Politico).
Celebrities also contributed to the excitement of the occasion, with Chrissy Teigen bringing Hollywood glamour to the event as she attended alongside her husband, John Legend (People). Meanwhile, Julia Fox stood out for her dramatic, nontraditional outfit (Vulture).
In addition to the laughs provided by Wood Jr. and Biden, fun moments included poking fun at Trump’s highly-publicized hush money case and Dominion Voting Systems’ ongoing defamation lawsuit against Fox News (MSNBC News).
Guests in attendance were treated to not only humour, but a star-studded red carpet experience, with Lisa Vanderpump and Ariana Madix among the stars gracing the event with their presence (Daily Mail). The evening was captured in a series of photos and highlights to remember the highly-anticipated event (Deadline, Us Weekly).
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner served as a time for humor and levity, allowing both political figures and celebrities to enjoy a night of entertainment in Washington, D.C.
