Bidens Host White House Reception for the Recipients of the 44th Kennedy Center Honors
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Bidens Host White House Reception for the Recipients of the 44th Kennedy Center Honors (25 pictures)
View All Images- U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during the Kennedy Center Honorees Reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 44th Honorees for lifetime artistic achievements include operatic bass-baritone Justino Diaz, Motown founder Berry Gordy, Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, actress Bette Midler, and singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP /AdMedia
- Comedian David Letterman departs following the Kennedy Center Honorees Reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 44th Honorees for lifetime artistic achievements include operatic bass-baritone Justino Diaz, Motown founder Berry Gordy, Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, actress Bette Midler, and singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP /AdMedia
- U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during the the Kennedy Center Honorees Reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 44th Honorees for lifetime artistic achievements include operatic bass-baritone Justino Diaz, Motown founder Berry Gordy, Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, actress Bette Midler, and singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP /AdMedia
- Lorne Michaels, creator of Saturday Night Live, listens as U.S. President Joe Biden, not pictured, speaks during the Kennedy Center Honorees Reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 44th Honorees for lifetime artistic achievements include operatic bass-baritone Justino Diaz, Motown founder Berry Gordy, Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, actress Bette Midler, and singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP /AdMedia
- U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden arrive in the Cross Hall during the Kennedy Center Honorees Reception at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 44th Honorees for lifetime artistic achievements include operatic bass-baritone Justino Diaz, Motown founder Berry Gordy, Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, actress Bette Midler, and singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP /AdMedia
- Berry Gordy, Motown founder, arrives in the Cross Hall during the Kennedy Center Honorees Reception at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 44th Honorees for lifetime artistic achievements include operatic bass-baritone Justino Diaz, Motown founder Berry Gordy, Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, actress Bette Midler, and singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP /AdMedia
- U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during the the Kennedy Center Honorees Reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 44th Honorees for lifetime artistic achievements include operatic bass-baritone Justino Diaz, Motown founder Berry Gordy, Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, actress Bette Midler, and singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP /AdMedia
- U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during the the Kennedy Center Honorees Reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 44th Honorees for lifetime artistic achievements include operatic bass-baritone Justino Diaz, Motown founder Berry Gordy, Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, actress Bette Midler, and singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP /AdMedia
- Berry Gordy, Motown founder, is recognized by U.S. President Joe Biden, not pictured, during the the Kennedy Center Honorees Reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 44th Honorees for lifetime artistic achievements include operatic bass-baritone Justino Diaz, Motown founder Berry Gordy, Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, actress Bette Midler, and singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP /AdMedia
- U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during the the Kennedy Center Honorees Reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 44th Honorees for lifetime artistic achievements include operatic bass-baritone Justino Diaz, Motown founder Berry Gordy, Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, actress Bette Midler, and singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP /AdMedia
- Lorne Michaels, creator of Saturday Night Live, waves stands while being recognized by U.S. President Joe Biden, not pictured, during the Kennedy Center Honorees Reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 44th Honorees for lifetime artistic achievements include operatic bass-baritone Justino Diaz, Motown founder Berry Gordy, Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, actress Bette Midler, and singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP /AdMedia
- U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff arrive in the Cross Hall during the Kennedy Center Honorees Reception at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 44th Honorees for lifetime artistic achievements include operatic bass-baritone Justino Diaz, Motown founder Berry Gordy, Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, actress Bette Midler, and singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP /AdMedia
- U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden arrive in the Cross Hall during the Kennedy Center Honorees Reception at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 44th Honorees for lifetime artistic achievements include operatic bass-baritone Justino Diaz, Motown founder Berry Gordy, Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, actress Bette Midler, and singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP /AdMedia
- U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during the the Kennedy Center Honorees Reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 44th Honorees for lifetime artistic achievements include operatic bass-baritone Justino Diaz, Motown founder Berry Gordy, Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, actress Bette Midler, and singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP /AdMedia
- Singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell listens as U.S. President Joe Biden, not pictured, speaks during the Kennedy Center Honorees Reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 44th Honorees for lifetime artistic achievements include operatic bass-baritone Justino Diaz, Motown founder Berry Gordy, Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, actress Bette Midler, and singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP /AdMedia
- The White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 44th Honorees for lifetime artistic achievements include operatic bass-baritone Justino Diaz, Motown founder Berry Gordy, Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, actress Bette Midler, and singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP /AdMedia
- Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (Democrat of California), arrives during the Kennedy Center Honorees Reception at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 44th Honorees for lifetime artistic achievements include operatic bass-baritone Justino Diaz, Motown founder Berry Gordy, Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, actress Bette Midler, and singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP /AdMedia
- Berry Gordy, Motown founder, listens as U.S. President Joe Biden, not pictured, speaks during the Kennedy Center Honorees Reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 44th Honorees for lifetime artistic achievements include operatic bass-baritone Justino Diaz, Motown founder Berry Gordy, Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, actress Bette Midler, and singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP /AdMedia
- Lorne Michaels, creator of Saturday Night Live arrives in the Cross Hall during the Kennedy Center Honorees Reception at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 44th Honorees for lifetime artistic achievements include operatic bass-baritone Justino Diaz, Motown founder Berry Gordy, Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, actress Bette Midler, and singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP /AdMedia
- Actress Bette Midler stands while being recognized by U.S. President Joe Biden, not pictured, during the Kennedy Center Honorees Reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 44th Honorees for lifetime artistic achievements include operatic bass-baritone Justino Diaz, Motown founder Berry Gordy, Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, actress Bette Midler, and singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP /AdMedia
- Actress Bette Midler stands while being recognized by U.S. President Joe Biden, not pictured, during the Kennedy Center Honorees Reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 44th Honorees for lifetime artistic achievements include operatic bass-baritone Justino Diaz, Motown founder Berry Gordy, Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, actress Bette Midler, and singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP /AdMedia
- Actress Bette Midler arrives in the Cross Hall during the Kennedy Center Honorees Reception at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 44th Honorees for lifetime artistic achievements include operatic bass-baritone Justino Diaz, Motown founder Berry Gordy, Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, actress Bette Midler, and singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP /AdMedia
- U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during the the Kennedy Center Honorees Reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 44th Honorees for lifetime artistic achievements include operatic bass-baritone Justino Diaz, Motown founder Berry Gordy, Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, actress Bette Midler, and singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP /AdMedia
- Actress Bette Midler departs during the Kennedy Center Honorees Reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 44th Honorees for lifetime artistic achievements include operatic bass-baritone Justino Diaz, Motown founder Berry Gordy, Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, actress Bette Midler, and singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP /AdMedia
- U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during the the Kennedy Center Honorees Reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 44th Honorees for lifetime artistic achievements include operatic bass-baritone Justino Diaz, Motown founder Berry Gordy, Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, actress Bette Midler, and singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP /AdMedia `