The White House Correspondents' dinner, will soon take place in a matter of days. The privately held affair proudly displays the leading ladies of America, The President and his esteemed associates and of course celebrity VIPs. The dinner has been a timeless tradition for ages and with that in mind we introduce the twelve leading ladies who have dazzled in their show-stopping gowns. 

Michelle Obama 
Marchesa

Anne V
Kaufmanfranco 

Charlize Theron 
Emilio Pucci

Claire Danes
Prada

Dakota Fanning 
Prada

Freida Pinto 
Thakoon 

Jessica Pare
Antonio Berardi 

Julie Bowen
Monique Lhuillier

Kate Mara
Prada

Katy Perry 
Giambattista Valli 

Lupita Nyong’o 
Oscar de la Renta 

Robin Wright 
Rolando Santana

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