George Clooney and his wife Amal brought plenty of glamour to the red carpet at the 45th Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C. on Sunday.
The Lebanese-British lawyer, 44, dazzled is sparkling form-fitting off-shoulder silver gown, while the Ocean’s Eleven star, 61 – who is one of the night’s honorees – looked handsome as ever in a black tuxedo.
The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual event celebrating those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.
Glamorous pair: George Clooney and his wife Amal brought plenty of glamour to the red carpet at the 45th Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C. on Sunday
Aside from Clooney, others who will receive the Kennedy Center Honors in Recognition of Lifetime Artistic Achievement are Amy Grant, Gladys Knight, Tania León, and Irish rock band U2.
Amal coordinated her stylish outfit with a matching silver clutch and sparkling silver bracelet.
The statuesque beauty finalized the look with a pair of pointed-toe silver heels and dangling earrings.
Dazzling: The Lebanese-British lawyer, 44, dazzled is sparkling form-fitting off-shoulder silver gown, while the Ocean’s Eleven star, 61, looked handsome as ever in a black tuxedo
Hand-in-hand: The loved-up couple held hands while posing for the shutterbugs
Matching: Amal coordinated her stylish outfit with a matching silver clutch and sparkling silver bracelet
Curls! The glamorous human rights attorney wore her voluminous chocolate locks cascading down her shoulders and back
The glamorous human rights attorney wore her voluminous chocolate locks cascading down her shoulders and back.
As for glam, George’s wife opted for a smokey eyeshadow and a red lipstick on her pout.
Aside from his wife, George also had another cheerleader on the red carpet: his co-star Julia Roberts, 55, who wore a Moschino gown with photos of Clooney printed on the fabric of her dress.
Honoring George: The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual event celebrating those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture
Special night: Aside from Clooney, others who will receive the Kennedy Center Honors in Recognition of Lifetime Artistic Achievement are Amy Grant, Gladys Knight, Tania León, and Irish rock band U2
Moral support: Julia Roberts, 55, wore a Moschino gown with photos of Clooney printed on the fabric of her dress
Pretty Woman: Julia wore her light brunette tresses parted in the middle and cascading down in light waves
Unique: Julia flashed a bright smile while showing off her unique ensemble
Dynamic pair: She was joined by her cinematographer husband Daniel Moder, 53, who looked dapper in a black suit
Sweet: The coupe were seen having a tender moment as they awaited President Joe Biden’s arrival
Ocean’s Eleven co-star: Clooney also received the support of his Ocean’s Eleven co-star Matt Damon, 52, and his wife Luciana Barroso, 46
The Pretty Woman star accessorized her outfit with a black blazer.
Julia wore her light brunette tresses parted in the middle and cascading down in light waves.
She was joined by her cinematographer husband Daniel Moder, 53, who looked dapper in a black suit. The couple were seen mingling with Dr. Anthony Fauci at the event.
Chic pair: Another chic pair of the night proved to be musician Bono, 62 – whose band was one of the night’s honorees – as well as his wife Ali Hewson, 61
Lady in red: Ali looked magnificent in a sophisticated bright red long-sleeve gown, while Bono sported a black suit which he paired with round pink-tinted sunglasses
U2: Bono’s band member The Edge, 61 – born David Howell Evans – was cool as ever in a black suit and a beanie, while his wife Morleigh Steinberg, 57, stunned in a sparkling black and silver gown
All together: Honorees Adam Clayton, 62, Bono, The Edge and Larry Mullen Jr., 61, of U-2 were seen posing together
Cool guys: Clayton rocked an iridescent blazer while Larry looked trendy in an all-black suit
Family affair: The Edge was seen posing with his wife and family
Clooney also received the support of his Ocean’s Eleven co-star Matt Damon, 52, and his wife Luciana Barroso, 46.
Damon sported a classic black suit and tie, while his wife wore a high-neck black gown she she accessorized with silver earrings.
Another chic pair of the night proved to be musician Bono, 62 – whose band was one of the night’s honorees – as well as his wife Ali Hewson, 61.
Lovely pair: Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, 51, looked spiffy in a black suit and bowtie, while his wife Isla Fisher, 46, shined in an iridescent sequin gown
Strawberry: Isla wore her auburn tresses parted on the side and lightly curled
True beauty: She accessorized with large ruby red earrings and drew attention to her magnetic eyes with mascara and smokey eyeshadow
Ali looked magnificent in a sophisticated bright red long-sleeve gown. She wore her black tresses parted on the side and in a straight style.
Meanwhile Bono sported a black suit which he paired with round pink-tinted sunglasses.
Bono’s band member The Edge, 61 – born David Howell Evans – was cool as ever in a black suit and a beanie, while his wife Morleigh Steinberg, 57, stunned in a sparkling black and silver gown.
Pretty in pink: American journalist Katie Couric, 65, opted for a pop of color with a sleeveless vivid pink gown
Violet vision: West Side Story star Ariana DeBose, 31, sizzled in a form-fitting lavender creation with a thigh-high slit
Showing off: The beauty showed off her spectacular dress from a variety of angles
They were also joined by their fellow U2 members Adam Clayton, 62, and Larry Mullen Jr., 61. Clayton rocked an iridescent blazer while Larry looked trendy in an all-black suit.
Previous Kennedy Center honoree Garth Brooks, 60, looked country cool in a black cowboy hat and blue jeans, while his wife, Tricia Yearwood, 58, sparkled in an iridescent blue gown.
Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, 51, looked spiffy in a black suit and bowtie, while his wife Isla Fisher, 46, shined in an iridescent sequin gown.
Isla wore her auburn tresses parted on the side and lightly curled. She accessorized with large ruby red earrings and drew attention to her magnetic eyes with mascara and smokey eyeshadow.
Country love: Previous Kennedy Center honoree Garth Brooks, 60, looked country cool in a black cowboy hat and blue jeans, while his wife, Tricia Yearwood, 58, sparkled in an iridescent blue gown
Neat beard: The country superstar rocked a neatly groomed beard to the event
Glam pair: Don Cheadle, 58, cut a dapper figure in a black suit and tie. He was joined by wife Bridgid Coulter, 54, who looked glamorous in a halter blue dress
Icon: Jazz legend Herbie Hancock, 82, looked classy in a burgundy jacket and a black shirt with a matching black bowtie
Too cool: LL Cool J, 54, sported a black coat and a matching fedora as well as a cool diamond ring accessory on his hand that spelled out his name
American journalist Katie Couric, 65, opted for a pop of color with a sleeveless vivid pink gown.
West Side Story star Ariana DeBose, 31, sizzled in a form-fitting lavender creation with a thigh-high slit. She accessorized the look with a diamond lariat chain.
Don Cheadle, 58, cut a dapper figure in a black suit and tie. He was joined by wife Bridgid Coulter, 54, who looked glamorous in a halter blue dress.
Another one of the night’s honorees, Cuban-born conductor and educator Tania Leo, 79, looked fantastic in a red sequin gown.
In red: Another one of the night’s honorees, Cuban-born conductor and educator Tania Leo, 79, looked fantastic in a red sequin gown
Navy look: Contemporary Christian pop singer-songwriter Amy Grant, 62, cut a classy figure in a caped navy silk gown
Smart: She accessorized with a navy clutch and wore her brunette tresses in voluminous curls
Date night: She was joined by her husband Vince Gill, 65, who looked dashing in a black suit and a bowtie
Contemporary Christian pop singer-songwriter Amy Grant, 62, cut a classy figure in a caped navy silk gown. She accessorized with a navy clutch and wore her brunette tresses in voluminous curls. She was joined by her husband Vince Gill, 65, who looked dashing in a black suit and a bowtie.
Jazz legend Herbie Hancock, 82, looked classy in a burgundy jacket and a black shirt with a matching black bowtie.
LL Cool J, 54, sported a black coat and a matching fedora as well as a cool diamond ring accessory on his hand that spelled out his name.
Inside the event, the honorees were seen being escorted to the reception by members of the military.
Military escort: Inside the event, the honorees were seen being escorted to the reception by members of the military
Ready: George looked in good spirits as he made his way to the East Room of the White House
Sweet: The Edge linked arms with his female military escort
They’ve come a long way: Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. met as teenagers at Dublin’s Mount Temple School, and in 1978, U2 was formed
On the way: Bono also received a female escort to the event
Friendly salut: He was seen doing a salut
Touched: Commenting on her award, Amy said, ‘Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine ever receiving this prestigious Kennedy Center Honors’
The Kennedy Awards have been presented annually since 1978, culminating each December in a gala celebrating five honorees.
Clooney commented on the honor saying, ‘Growing up in a small town in Kentucky I could never have imagined that someday I’d be the one sitting in the balcony at the Kennedy Center Honors.
‘To be mentioned in the same breath with the rest of these incredible artists is an honor. This is a genuinely exciting surprise for the whole Clooney family.’
George Clooney’s achievements as a performer and filmmaker have earned him two Academy Awards, five Golden Globes, including the Cecil B. DeMille Award, four SAG awards, a BAFTA award, two Critics’ Choice Awards, an Emmy, four National Board of Review Awards, and the AFI Lifetime Achievement Award.
The event will be televised Wednesday, December 28th on CBS.
