First lady Michelle Obama, in a liberty blue Carolina Herrera gown, waited with President Barack Obama for the arrival of French President François Hollande for the State Dinner at the North Portico of the White House on Feb. 11.
Michelle and Barack Obama welcomed President Francois Hollande with a wave.
President Francois Hollande sat in between the President and First Lady at the dinner.
Veep star Julia Louis-Dreyfus arrived with her father, William Louis-Dreyfus.
American Hustle star Bradley Cooper arrived with his girlfriend for the past year, Suki Waterhouse.
Political satirist Stephen Colbert (with wife Evelyn Colbert) snagged a seat right next to the first lady.
Attorney General Eric Holder and Sharon Malone held hands as they arrived.
Openly gay NBA player Jason Collins was one of the guests of honor.
Rev. Al Sharpton and Aisha McShaw entered the dining room for the four course dinner.
Mary J. Blige, dressed in a patriotic red, brought the music and entertainment to the State Dinner, with husband Kendu Isaacs.
President Barack Obama honored French President Francois Hollande with a toast.
Nine-time Grammy Award winning singer Mary J. Blige changed up her wardrobe and added sparkle to the evening.
Mary J. Blige went on to serenade the room full of guests.