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Minnie Driver and Cobie Smulders wow in white at Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner


It’s the second year for Washington, D.C.’s alternative political event.

Minnie Driver and Cobie Smulders were among the stars at Not The White House Correspondents’ Dinner in the nation’s capital on Friday Night.

The comedy-centric evening was created by Full Frontal host Samantha Bee as an alternative to the better known correspondents dinner and its unwillingness to criticize the current presidential administration.

A vision in white: Minnie Driver and Cobie Smulders were among the stars at Samantha Bee's second Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner Friday night in Washington, D.C.

A vision in white: Minnie Driver and Cobie Smulders were among the stars at Samantha Bee’s second Not The White House Correspondents’ Dinner Friday night in Washington, D.C.

Minnie arrived at the elite black tie event in a sheer white dress with rows of ornate lace.

The elegant gown featured black stitching in the top section, which was framed by a shawl-like bit of fabric.

The Speechless actress had gold and pearl rings on her hands, and her brunette locks were held back in a bun with a few strands left free to frame her elegantly made-up face.

Elegant: Minnie arrived at the elite black tie event in a sheer white dress with rows of ornate lace

Elegant: Minnie arrived at the elite black tie event in a sheer white dress with rows of ornate lace

Classic style: The elegant gown featured black stitching in the top section, which was framed by a shawl-like bit of fabric

Classic style: The elegant gown featured black stitching in the top section, which was framed by a shawl-like bit of fabric

Cobie also opted for a white jumpsuit with ruching and a long, folding train.

The gorgeous outfit was completed with a pair of white strapped heels and a boxy white clutch.

Cobie was accompanied by her husband, former SNL star Taran Killam, who wore a smart blue suit and a pair of brown brogue shoes.

The comic actor was briefly known toward the end of his sketch comedy tenure for playing future president Donald Trump, prior to SNL using Alec Baldwin as its main presidential surrogate. 

Full Frontal host Samantha Bee was on point for the political/media event with a blazer covered in newsprint, which she paired with black slacks with silvery stripes and a pair of black boots.

Stunning look: Cobie also opted for a white jumpsuit with ruching and a long, folding train

Stunning look: Cobie also opted for a white jumpsuit with ruching and a long, folding train

Avant-garde fashion: The gorgeous outfit was completed with a pair of white strapped heels and a boxy white clutch

Avant-garde fashion: The gorgeous outfit was completed with a pair of white strapped heels and a boxy white clutch

Cute couple: Cobie was accompanied by her husband, former SNL star Taran Killam, who wore a smart blue suit and a pair of brown brogue shoes

Cute couple: Cobie was accompanied by her husband, former SNL star Taran Killam, who wore a smart blue suit and a pair of brown brogue shoes

Themed: Full Frontal host Samantha Bee was on point for the political/media event with a blazer covered in newsprint

Themed: Full Frontal host Samantha Bee was on point for the political/media event with a blazer covered in newsprint

Not The White House Correspondents dinner was originally meant to be a one-off event in 2018. 

The former Daily Show correspondent started it as an alternative to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, which many journalists criticized as being too deferential to Donald Trump and his administration. Media outlets were also criticized for inviting political guests that they normally covered in a hostile manner.

The White House Correspondents Association also came under fire this year for replacing the traditional comedian headliner with a historian, a reaction to Michelle Wolf’s politically charged set last year. The abandonment of a headlining comedian spurred Bee to return again with her alternative event.

The event was attended by a number of politically engaged celebrities and journalists. 

Bradley Whitford, who rose to fame on The West Wing, wore a stately tuxedo as he posed with MSNBC anchor Stephanie Ruhle, who stood out in a classic red dress. 

Arts and news: Bradley Whitford, who rose to fame on The West Wing, wore a stately tuxedo as he posed with MSNBC anchor Stephanie Ruhle, who stood out in a classic red dress

Arts and news: Bradley Whitford, who rose to fame on The West Wing, wore a stately tuxedo as he posed with MSNBC anchor Stephanie Ruhle, who stood out in a classic red dress

Pretty in pink: Phoebe Robinson, who co-hosts the 2 Dope Queens podcast and its accompanying HBO series with Jessica Williams, wore a cute pink dress with a black bow and straps that highlighted her cleavage

Pretty in pink: Phoebe Robinson, who co-hosts the 2 Dope Queens podcast and its accompanying HBO series with Jessica Williams, wore a cute pink dress with a black bow and straps that highlighted her cleavage

Principled: Ilyse Hogue, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, wore a silky golden dress, replete with a matching gold purse reading 'PRO CHOICE' on the side

Principled: Ilyse Hogue, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, wore a silky golden dress, replete with a matching gold purse reading ‘PRO CHOICE’ on the side

Phoebe Robinson, who co-hosts the 2 Dope Queens podcast and its accompanying HBO series with Jessica Williams, wore a cute pink dress with a black bow and straps that highlighted her cleavage.

Ilyse Hogue, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, wore a silky golden dress, replete with a matching gold purse reading ‘PRO CHOICE’ on the side.

Voting rights activist and former Florida political candidate Sheena Meade went with a short silvery dress, with shawl-like sleeves wrapping around its back.

Geena Nocero, a transgender Filipina American model and activist, was dressed in a chic brown velvet dress with a single strap running diagonally across her chest.

Shiny look: Voting rights activist and former Florida political candidate Sheena Meade went with a short silvery dress, with shawl-like sleeves wrapping around its back

Shiny look: Voting rights activist and former Florida political candidate Sheena Meade went with a short silvery dress, with shawl-like sleeves wrapping around its back

Trim figure: Geena Nocero, a transgender Filipina American model and activist, was dressed in a chic brown velvet dress with a single strap running diagonally across her chest

Trim figure: Geena Nocero, a transgender Filipina American model and activist, was dressed in a chic brown velvet dress with a single strap running diagonally across her chest

Iconic actor Robert De Niro skipped the red carpet, but made an appearance during the actual ceremony.

He’s recently been spotted on SNL’s cold opens playing Special Counsel Robert Mueller, though his tenure on the sketch comedy series is likely over following the release of Mueller’s report on Russian meddling in the 2016 election and potential obstruction of justice by the Trump administration.

De Niro was joined during the ceremony by Samantha Bee and actor Brandon Victor Dixon, and he and actress and comedian Allana Harkin stopped to take a selfie during the show.

Heavy hitter: Iconic actor Robert De Niro skipped the red carpet, but made an appearance during the actual ceremony; pictured (L-R) with Brandon Victor Dixon and Samantha Bee

Heavy hitter: Iconic actor Robert De Niro skipped the red carpet, but made an appearance during the actual ceremony; pictured (L-R) with Brandon Victor Dixon and Samantha Bee

The end: He recently played Special Counsel Robert Mueller on SNL, but his appearances are likely over following the release of the Mueller Report; pictured with Allana Harkin

The end: He recently played Special Counsel Robert Mueller on SNL, but his appearances are likely over following the release of the Mueller Report; pictured with Allana Harkin

A new path: Bee's event was an alternative to the original correspondents' dinner, which was criticized for being too deferential to power

A new path: Bee’s event was an alternative to the original correspondents’ dinner, which was criticized for being too deferential to power



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