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.