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Everyone and Their Mama Showed Up for The Obamas’ White House Farewell Party 

The President and the First Lady had a stacked guest list
Everyone and Their Mama Showed Up for The Obamas’ White House Farewell Party
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By Paula Rogo · Updated October 26, 2020

The Obamas threw their farewell party at the White House Friday night, and by the guest list alone, it looks like it was litty!

We guessed that President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama would host some big names–a mix of major donors and famous friends — but it definitely appears that this was the party to RSVP. 

Those in attendance included George and Amal Clooney, Robert De Niro, George Lucas, Meryl Streep, David Letterman,  and Paul McCartney to name a few.

And there was also a heavy dose of black excellence — of course!

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This is about to be an AMAZING night….

A photo posted by Will Packer (@willpowerpacker) on Jan 6, 2017 at 6:20pm PST

Producer Will Parker shared a group photo that included Kelly Rowland and her husband Tim Witherspoon, Wale, Terrence J and La La Anthony looking great!

Getting to take my Dad to the White House…Priceless. Soooo excited! Cheers! *drops mic*

A photo posted by Jordin Sparks (@jordinsparks) on Jan 6, 2017 at 5:50pm PST

Jordin Sparks was excited to take her father as her date for the star-studded event.

Other guests who were there include Chance the Rapper, John Legend with wife Chrissy Teigen, Stevie Wonder, Charles Barkley, Samuel Jackson, Magic Johnson, Rev. Al Sharpton and Tyler Perry, TMZ reports. 

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No word on whether Beyonce and Jay-Z were in attendance, as many had speculated.

The Obamas told a young fan in December that they had been planning a farewell party, but that it would a “grown-up” affair, PEOPLE reports.

“We are going to have a big party before we leave office, but I’ll be honest with you it’s going to be after your bedtime,” the president told the fan.

Photos of the actual event are few because guests had to leave their phones at the door. But we know it must have been a great time since the Obamas know how to throw a good party!


 

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