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April 30, 2012

Slideshow: Best and Worst of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

By Ally Betker and Sally Holmes

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On Saturday night, celebrities, press people, and political folks came together for the annual White House Correspondents’ dinner. With guests including Lindsay Lohan, Kim (and Kris!) Kardashian, Rachel Zoe, Charlize Theron, and Martha Stewart, it’s no wonder the gowns truly ran the fashion gamut. See all of the looks in our slideshow.

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Charlize Theron Somehow she reminds you how good she probably looks naked while being completely covered up. The lace gown doesn't do anything sp... Charlize Theron Somehow she reminds you how good she probably looks naked while being completely covered up. The lace gown doesn't do anything special for her figure, but it can be worn again as a mother-of-the-bride dress in twenty years. Photo: Stephen Lovekin/2012 Getty Images
Sofia Vergara As one of the sexiest women alive, Sofia Vergara could wear a sheet and still look stunning — hell, she could wear Arianna Huffingt... Sofia Vergara As one of the sexiest women alive, Sofia Vergara could wear a sheet and still look stunning — hell, she could wear Arianna Huffington's yellow disaster and make it look good. But this little black cocktail dress is underwhelming and seems a bit casual for an event that you know Barack Obama and Kim Kardashian will be attending. Photo: Stephen Lovekin/2012 Getty Images
Kerry Washington It was so generous of Emma Stone to lend Kerry her Golden Globes dress. She even added sleeves for her! Photo: Stephen Lovekin/2... Kerry Washington It was so generous of Emma Stone to lend Kerry her Golden Globes dress. She even added sleeves for her! Photo: Stephen Lovekin/2012 Getty Images
Goldie Hawn Goldie is fabulous, always. Once you've starred in The First Wives Club, you're officially allowed to wear fur shrugs anytime, anywhe... Goldie Hawn Goldie is fabulous, always. Once you've starred in The First Wives Club, you're officially allowed to wear fur shrugs anytime, anywhere. Photo: Stephen Lovekin/2012 Getty Images
Ann Curry We can't believe you're wearing that either. Photo: Stephen Lovekin/2012 Getty Images
Ginnifer Goodwin If Ginnifer Goodwin was trying to choose a dress that made her look taller than she is, she achieved her goal. If she was trying... Ginnifer Goodwin If Ginnifer Goodwin was trying to choose a dress that made her look taller than she is, she achieved her goal. If she was trying to choose a dress that made her look like she was covered in toilet paper, she achieved that goal, too. Photo: Paul Morigi/2012 Paul Morigi
Reese Witherspoon This woman is glowing. And, okay, we know black is slimming, but we look more pregnant after spending a night with Ben & Je... Reese Witherspoon This woman is glowing. And, okay, we know black is slimming, but we look more pregnant after spending a night with Ben & Jerry than Reese does here. Kudos, sister. Photo: Stephen Lovekin/2012 Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan When did Morticia Addams go red? Photo: Stephen Lovekin/2012 Getty Images
Kate Hudson Sometimes you just want to go out in that purple sequined gown you bought to wear to your Dreamgirls–themed bachelorette party, even ... Kate Hudson Sometimes you just want to go out in that purple sequined gown you bought to wear to your Dreamgirls–themed bachelorette party, even when you're not in Vegas. Photo: Stephen Lovekin/2012 Getty Images
Elizabeth Banks Miss Banks's red gown fits her to a T and flatters her immensely. The peplum-like poofs at her sides make her look a bit like spo... Elizabeth Banks Miss Banks's red gown fits her to a T and flatters her immensely. The peplum-like poofs at her sides make her look a bit like spotless ladybug about to take flight ... but in the best way possible. Photo: Stephen Lovekin/2012 Getty Images
Julie Bowen Sometimes looking like a fancy box of chocolates is not a good thing. Photo: Stephen Lovekin/2012 Getty Images
Arianna Huffington At first glance you might think, Wow, that canary yellow dress is horrible. But then you notice the silk collar and boob-flatt... Arianna Huffington At first glance you might think, Wow, that canary yellow dress is horrible. But then you notice the silk collar and boob-flattening trim, and you realize the dress is really horrible. Photo: Stephen Lovekin/2012 Getty Images
Anna Paquin Another pregnant actress in black! Paquin didn't shy away from showing a little skin, but she looks beautiful while still giving off ... Anna Paquin Another pregnant actress in black! Paquin didn't shy away from showing a little skin, but she looks beautiful while still giving off a hint of a vampire vibe. Photo: Stephen Lovekin/2012 Getty Images
Alicia Keys It's always embarassing when you confuse the Country Music Awards with the White House Correspondents' Dinner, so we'll just let this... Alicia Keys It's always embarassing when you confuse the Country Music Awards with the White House Correspondents' Dinner, so we'll just let this one slide. Photo: Kris Connor/2012 Kris Connor
Elle Macpherson When you are a supermodel, you are allowed to tie a bow around your boobs, call it a dress, and look stunning. Photo: Stephen Lov... Elle Macpherson When you are a supermodel, you are allowed to tie a bow around your boobs, call it a dress, and look stunning. Photo: Stephen Lovekin/2012 Getty Images
Eva Longoria Longoria wore the only short dress of the night that was actually appropriate. Photo: Stephen Lovekin/2012 Getty Images
Martha Stewart Martha got a late invite, so she came straight from the beach. Luckily, she had time to glue some fancy fringe to her cuffs on the... Martha Stewart Martha got a late invite, so she came straight from the beach. Luckily, she had time to glue some fancy fringe to her cuffs on the car ride over. Photo: Stephen Lovekin/2012 Getty Images
Dakota Fanning Dressing for an event like this can be tricky for a young actress. You can go the Lindsay Lohan route or you can try to keep it cl... Dakota Fanning Dressing for an event like this can be tricky for a young actress. You can go the Lindsay Lohan route or you can try to keep it classy without looking too mature. Dakota Fanning hits all the right notes, coming off as sophisticated without appearing too old for her age. She even makes a keyhole gown tasteful. Photo: Stephen Lovekin/2012 Getty Images
Kate Upton Sometimes we just cannot decide what to wear either, but we've never just called it quits and left the house in our bathrobes. Photo: ... Kate Upton Sometimes we just cannot decide what to wear either, but we've never just called it quits and left the house in our bathrobes. Photo: Stephen Lovekin/2012 Getty Images
Viola Davis This structured dress in such a bold color could be too much on many actresses, but Viola Davis pulls it off because she just looks s... Viola Davis This structured dress in such a bold color could be too much on many actresses, but Viola Davis pulls it off because she just looks so happy. Her radiant skin and simple hair and makeup are enough to keep the look balanced and fun instead of stuffy. Photo: Stephen Lovekin/2012 Getty Images
Sigourney Weaver Sigourney, what are you hiding under there? It looks like the gown was too long and she chose to just tuck the bottom down her f... Sigourney Weaver Sigourney, what are you hiding under there? It looks like the gown was too long and she chose to just tuck the bottom down her front. But hey — it can double as a bib for dinner! Photo: Stephen Lovekin/2012 Getty Images
Claire Danes Luckily Claire Danes got the bring your own bib memo, too. Photo: Stephen Lovekin/2012 Getty Images
Kris Jenner Everyone knows the Kardashians have serious connections, but how in the world did Kris Jenner manage to book Pauly D to do her hair? ... Kris Jenner Everyone knows the Kardashians have serious connections, but how in the world did Kris Jenner manage to book Pauly D to do her hair? Photo: Stephen Lovekin/2012 Getty Images
Kim Kardashian Wait, where are her boobs? The dress is ill-fitting, Christmas–colored, and velvet, but it's actuallly kind of White House appropr... Kim Kardashian Wait, where are her boobs? The dress is ill-fitting, Christmas–colored, and velvet, but it's actuallly kind of White House appropriate. What is going on? Photo: Stephen Lovekin/2012 Getty Images
Lauren Bush and David Lauren Of course she has a FEED clutch. Photo: Stephen Lovekin/2012 Getty Images
Zooey Deschanel Where does this spangled shower curtain from Bed, Bath, & Beyond rank on the adorkability scale? Photo: Paul Morigi/2012 Pau... Zooey Deschanel Where does this spangled shower curtain from Bed, Bath, & Beyond rank on the adorkability scale? Photo: Paul Morigi/2012 Paul Morigi
Malin Ackerman This dress is about as unflattering as they come. On the plus side, she can show off those seriously cool invisible shoes.
Rashida Jones Peplums are not for everyone. It's hard to pinpoint what it is that's off about this dress, but something about the color, polka do... Rashida Jones Peplums are not for everyone. It's hard to pinpoint what it is that's off about this dress, but something about the color, polka dots, netting, and droopiness just makes it dowdy. Photo: Stephen Lovekin/2012 Getty Images
Tory Burch This dress is surprising for Tory Burch because she doesn't usually choose something so structured and ... boring. The one-shoulder sp... Tory Burch This dress is surprising for Tory Burch because she doesn't usually choose something so structured and ... boring. The one-shoulder spaghetti strap tips it over the edge into bar mitzvah-wear land. Photo: Stephen Lovekin/2012 Getty Images
Rosario Dawson Ohhh, there are Kim Kardashian's boobs! Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/VF12/2012 Dimitrios Kambouris/VF12
Rachel Zoe Is she never going to wear something that fits? Photo: Stephen Lovekin/2012 Getty Images
Leslie Mann Leslie Mann, you are so pretty and so funny, but why would you wear a dress covered in Lisa Frank florals? Photo: Stephen Lovekin/201... Leslie Mann Leslie Mann, you are so pretty and so funny, but why would you wear a dress covered in Lisa Frank florals? Photo: Stephen Lovekin/2012 Getty Images
Ivanka Trump Wait, SPANX MAKES A SPARKLE COLLECTION? Photo: Stephen Lovekin/2012 Getty Images
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