11:30 PM PDT, October 18, 2016
POTUS and his lovely wife were the perfect hosts! Click through for the best moments from the state dinner for Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi on Oct. 18.
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Barack and Michelle Obama, Matteo Renzi, and Agenese Landini
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The President and First Lady were the perfect hosts, ushering the Italian Prime Minister and his wife inside as the state dinner began on Oct. 18, 2016.
Michelle and Barack Obama
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Mrs. Obama stunned in her custom-made, rose gold chain mail Atelier Versace gown. And POTUS looked pretty dapper himself!
Michelle Obama and Agenese Landini
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FLOTUS stopped to chat with Landini before heading inside the White House.
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani
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The country crooner cleaned up nicely to accompany his girlfriend to the dinner on the South Lawn.
Barack Obama
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Three cheers to the president! Obama offered a toast to the Italian prime minister during the state dinner.
Gwen Stefani
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This ish is bananas! The "Misery" singer -- dressed in a gorgeous sheer floral Yanina Couture gown -- performed for the POTUS and his famous guests, including a duet with Shelton on their hit, "Go Ahead and Break My Heart." Stefani even got a handshake from the president after her performance -- and you can bet that's her new Twitter photo!
Jerry and Jessica Seinfeld
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The lovely couple struck a pose as they made their way into the White House.
Kate and James Taylor
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The folk singer rocked a traditional black suit, while his wife made a bold statement in a red floral dress with ruching down the center.
Chance the Rapper
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Chance the Rapper proudly brought his father, Ken Bennett, as his date to the state dinner. "Thanks Dad for raising me right," he tweeted. "Look at us all fancy for the White House. I ain't even wearing a hat tonight #BlackBoyJoy."
Rachael Ray and John Cusimano
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The celebrity chef looked regal in a black dress with a floral print, which she paired with a statement necklace, while her husband rocked an all-black ensemble.
Alexandra Wentworth and George Stephanopoulos
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The Good Morning America host danced his way into the dinner alongside his comedian wife, who wore a stunning royal purple gown to the affair.
Frank Ocean
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Much like Chance the Rapper, Ocean also brought a parent to the soiree -- his mother, Katonya Breaux. And, yes, he is most definitely rocking checkered Vans!
Nancy and Paul Pelosi
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The U.S. House Minority Leader and her husband couldn't help but smile as they arrived at the dinner.
Mario Andretti and Barbra Andretti-Curto
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The NASCAR legend and his wife made for one regal pair -- check out Andretti-Curto's gorgeous emerald dress!
John Turturro and Katherine Borowitz
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The actor and his wife, matching in chic black ensembles, were all smiles as they made their way to the dinner.
Giorgio Armani
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The designer cut one fashionable figure.
Savannah Guthrie and Michael Feldman
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The Today show co-host looked chic in a black long-sleeve gown, while her husband was equally as picture-perfect in a tuxedo and bow tie.
Andrew Cuomo and Sandra Lee
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The TV chef -- accompanied by her boyfriend, the governor of New York -- wore a structured, strapless ruby gown that cut a stunning silhouette, and her statement necklace and silver clutch added an extra dose of glam.
Roberto Benigni and Nicoletta Braschi
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The Oscar winner's wife nearly stole the show in an embellished halter dress and her Dorothy-inspired heels.