Cheers! Glamour and Celebrity at the State Dinner

Derick Chetty | March 11th, 2016

Canadian celebs from the entertainment and sports worlds converged at the White House last night for a State Dinner honouring Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Here, we round up some of the most stylish looks of the evening.

Not just politicos, but bold face names from the entertainment and sports worlds converged at the White House last night for a State Dinner honouring Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The glamourous evening was a high point of the Canadian Prime Minister and his wife, Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau’s three day State Visit.

The evening had a special poignance, as it marked a second generation Trudeau mounting the White House stairs for this particular political ritual. Pierre Trudeau – Justin’s father – was honoured at State Dinners at the White House twice (1969 and 1977) during his tenure as Prime Minister. President Obama made reference to this during his speech at dinner and acknowledged Margaret Trudeau, Justin’s mother, who was also in attendance at last night’s dinner and got a standing ovation.

The evening was also a boon to Canadian designers as Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau wore an embellished purple gown by Toronto-based designer, Lucian Matis. She accessorized the look with cabochon moonstone and topaz custom earrings by Toronto jewellery designer, John de Jong. First Lady, Michelle Obama also paid homage to the visiting Canadians and wore a floral print gown by Canadian-Taiwanese designer, Jason Wu. The New York based designer seems to be a favourite of Mrs. Obama since she wore his designs for both of her husband’s Presidential inaugurations.

The evening’s cuisine also paid homage to the Great White North, with a meal that included Oysters from the Pacific Northwest, salmon from Nova Scotia and poutine.

We round up some of the stylish bold face names of the evening.

_________________ arrives for the State Dinner in honor of Prime Minister Trudeau and Mrs. Sophie Grégoire Trudeau of Canada at the White House in Washington, DC on Thursday, March 10, 2016. Credit: Ron Sachs / Pool via CNP

Actor Michael J. Fox and his wife Tracy Pollan.

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 10: (AFP OUT) Actors Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively arrive for the State Dinner in honor of Prime Minister Trudeau and Mrs. Sophie Trudeau of Canada at the White House March 10, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Ron Sachs-Pool/Getty Images)

Canadian actor, Ryan Reynolds arriving with his wife, actress Blake Lively.

Canadian actress Sandra Oh and Lev Rukhin.

Canadian Lorne Michaels, Executive Producer, Saturday Night Live and Alice Michaels.

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 10: Actor Mike Myers and Kelly Myers arrive arrive for the State Dinner in honor of Prime Minister Trudeau and First Lady Sophie Trudeau of Canada at the White House March 10, 2016 in Washington, DC. Hosted by President and First Lady Obama, the dinner is in honor of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Sophie Gregoire Trudeau of Canada. (Photo by Ron Sachs-Pool/Getty Images)

Canadian Actor Mike Myers and his wife, Kelly Myers.

Former basketball player Grant Hill and his wife, Tamia Hill.

Singer Sara Bareilles and Jennifer Bareilles.

Audie Cornish-Emery, National Public Radio and Theodore Emery.

Beth Shaw, Personal Finance Commentator and Member of the Presidents Advisory Council on Financial Capability for Young Americans and Adam Shaw.

US Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman and Vicki Heyman arrive at a State Dinner in honor of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the White House in Washington on March 10, 2016. / AFP / Chris KLEPONIS (Photo credit should read CHRIS KLEPONIS/AFP/Getty Images)

US Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman and his wife Vicki Heyman.