2013 Kennedy Center Honors

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Dec 9, 2013

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First Lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama arrive at the Kennedy Center Honors reception at the White House on Sunday. The Kennedy Center Honors recognizes living individuals who’ve made significant contributions to American culture through performing arts. Getty Images

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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama

Obama and First Lady Michelle at the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors Getty Images

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musician Billy Joel (C) receives applause from musician Herbie Hancock (R) and actress Shirley MacLaine (L)

Musician Billy Joel (center) receives applause from fellow honorees musician Herbie Hancock (right) and actress Shirley MacLaine (left) Getty Images

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Honoree musician Herbie Hancock Getty Images

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Honoree opera singer Martina Arroyo Getty Images

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US Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor Getty Images

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US House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and her husband Paul Getty Images

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US Secretary of State John Kerry and his wife Teresa Heinz Getty Images

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Kennedy Center Honorees Martina Arroyo and Herbie Hancock Getty Images

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Shirley MacLaine, Carlos Santana, First Lady Michelle Obama, President Barack Obama, Teresa Heinz, John Kerry (left to right) Getty Images

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Alexis Roderick and Billy Joel on the red carpet at the 36th Kennedy Center Honors Getty Images

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Anna Kendrick Getty Images

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Shirley MacLaine Getty Images

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Cindy Blackman and Carlos Santana Getty Images

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Julie Chen Getty Images

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Kathy Bates Getty Images

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Gayle King and Kirby Bumpus Getty Images

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Glenn Close Getty Images

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Sandra Lee and Andrew Cuomo Getty Images

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Florence Henderson Getty Images

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