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Nerd Prom! The White House Correspondents' Dinner red carpet photos

Writer Elsa Walsh, left, and journalist Bob Woodward attend the 2017 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at Washington Hilton on April 29, 2017 in Washington, DC.
Writer Elsa Walsh, left, and journalist Bob Woodward attend the 2017 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at Washington Hilton on April 29, 2017 in Washington, DC.
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MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle works the red carpet upon arrival for the White House Correspondents' Dinner (WHCD) on Saturday.
MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle works the red carpet upon arrival for the White House Correspondents' Dinner (WHCD) on Saturday.
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CNN anchor Don Lemon is all smiles at the WHCD event.
CNN anchor Don Lemon is all smiles at the WHCD event.
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Dr. Nina Radcliff shows off her Los Angeles Times newspaper dress as she arrives at the White House Correspondents Dinner.
Dr. Nina Radcliff shows off her Los Angeles Times newspaper dress as she arrives at the White House Correspondents Dinner.
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Brian Stelter attends the WHCD.
Brian Stelter attends the WHCD.
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Author James Patterson takes his reading message to the Correspondents' Association bash.
Author James Patterson takes his reading message to the Correspondents' Association bash.
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Politico White House reporter Tara Palmeri shines in the White House Correspondents' Dinner red carpet.
Politico White House reporter Tara Palmeri shines in the White House Correspondents' Dinner red carpet.
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NBC News Correspondent Kristen Welker, left, and MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell arrive for the WHCD event.
NBC News Correspondent Kristen Welker, left, and MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell arrive for the WHCD event.
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Marc Adelman and Dana Bash attend the Correspondents' Association event.
Marc Adelman and Dana Bash attend the Correspondents' Association event.
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U.S. Senator Chris Coons arrives for the WHCD.
U.S. Senator Chris Coons arrives for the WHCD.
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'The Daily Show' correspondent Hasan Minhaj arrives to host the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, DC on Saturday.
'The Daily Show' correspondent Hasan Minhaj arrives to host the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, DC on Saturday.
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Wolf Blitzer hits his mark on the White House Correspondents' Dinner (WHCD) red carpet.
Wolf Blitzer hits his mark on the White House Correspondents' Dinner (WHCD) red carpet.
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CNN Correspondent Michelle Kosinski shines on the arrivals carpet, Saturday.
CNN Correspondent Michelle Kosinski shines on the arrivals carpet, Saturday.
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Journalist Thomas Robert, left and Patrick Abner attend the WHCD soiree.
Journalist Thomas Robert, left and Patrick Abner attend the WHCD soiree.
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CNN political analyst April Ryan, left, and guest arrive for the Correspondents' Association event.
CNN political analyst April Ryan, left, and guest arrive for the Correspondents' Association event.
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Laura Ingraham attends the WHCD.
Laura Ingraham attends the WHCD.
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Journalist Lisa Kennedy Montgomery strikes her red-carpet pose.
Journalist Lisa Kennedy Montgomery strikes her red-carpet pose.
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Fox News Correspondent John Roberts and Reporter Kyra Phillips arrive for the WHCD bash.
Fox News Correspondent John Roberts and Reporter Kyra Phillips arrive for the WHCD bash.
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'The Daily Show' correspondent Hasan Minhaj and his wife Beena pose as they arrive to attend the Correspondents' Dinner.
'The Daily Show' correspondent Hasan Minhaj and his wife Beena pose as they arrive to attend the Correspondents' Dinner.
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MSNBC Political Commentator Chris Matthews arrives arrives, Saturday for the 2017 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, DC.
MSNBC Political Commentator Chris Matthews arrives arrives, Saturday for the 2017 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, DC.
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Reverend Al Sharpton give the thumbs up!
Reverend Al Sharpton give the thumbs up!
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Former United States Secretary of State Madeleine Albright gives a wave!
Former United States Secretary of State Madeleine Albright gives a wave!
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Fox News anchor Harris Faulkner in floral on the red carpet for the White House Correspondents Dinner. (WHCD.) One Fox News Fan is a no-show however. President announced weeks ago that he would not attend the event.
Fox News anchor Harris Faulkner in floral on the red carpet for the White House Correspondents Dinner. (WHCD.) One Fox News Fan is a no-show however. President announced weeks ago that he would not attend the event.
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Commentator Van Jones makes his second correspondents' dinner of the day! First stop: Samantha Bee's 'Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner.' Second stop: The "Nerd Prom" a.k.a The White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.'
Commentator Van Jones makes his second correspondents' dinner of the day! First stop: Samantha Bee's 'Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner.' Second stop: The "Nerd Prom" a.k.a The White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.'
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Journalist Kate Snow attends the 2017 WHCD Dinner.
Journalist Kate Snow attends the 2017 WHCD Dinner.
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Tammy Haddad and guest arrive for the t White House Correspondents' event, Saturday.
Tammy Haddad and guest arrive for the t White House Correspondents' event, Saturday.
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Nina Radcliff, left, Angela McGlowan and Santita Jackson get close on the red carpet.
Nina Radcliff, left, Angela McGlowan and Santita Jackson get close on the red carpet.
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Baba Booey attends the White House Correspondents' event.
Baba Booey attends the White House Correspondents' event.
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Former Head of the Republican National Committee Michael Steele walks the WHCD red carpet.
Former Head of the Republican National Committee Michael Steele walks the WHCD red carpet.
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Mathew Modine comes in peace.
Mathew Modine comes in peace.
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Host, Hasan Minhaj attends 2017 White House Correspondents' event.
Host, Hasan Minhaj attends 2017 White House Correspondents' event.
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