A host of Hollywood stars rose to the occasion as they took to the red carpet at the Hilton Hotel in Washington DC for the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.

 Charlize Theron opted for a 'faux-nude' look with a lacy gown by Emilo Pucci paired with a fine, flesh-coloured slip underneath.

 'Homeland' star Claire Danes channelled old Hollywood glamour in a cream gown by Vivienne Westwood.

 Teenage actress Dakota Fanning sparkled in Prada.

 Elle 'The Body' Macpherson showed off a flash of her famous legs in a gown by Romona Keveza.

 Actress Ginnifer Goodwin eschewed catwalk luxe for a design from high street retailer H&M's Red Carpet Conscious Collection made from organic silk and cotton with a voluminous skirting of pleated ruffles.

 Kate Hudson dazzled in a sequin-embellished gown by British designer Jenny Packham.

 American First Lady, Michelle Obama showed off her toned décolletage in a strapless gown by Naeem Khan.

 Hollywood stylist Rachel Zoe wore a pretty netted gown by Italian couture house Valentino

 A pregnant Reese Witherspoon concealed her baby bump with a flattering black gown by Monique Lhuillier.

'New Girl' actress Zooey Deschanel effortlessly paired her flower-embellished Oscar de la Renta frock with a head of gently tousled and tumbling locks swept to one side.

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