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Biden's sister Valerie was also there, as was Caroline Kennedy.Д«iden and Jill's attendance at the Honors on Sunday night marks the first time in four years a president has attended Washington D.C.'s premiere social event after Trump refused to go in the face of criticism from the honorees.

In the audience at the president's reception were House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who famously loves to attend the Honors each year. Here the California Democrat greets a guest at the White House reception on Sunday before attending the event

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi famously loves to attend the Honors. neighborhood of Foggy Bottom.Д«iden told the honorees that their contributions in the arts have helped during the coronavirus pandemic as people 'search for greater meaning'. 'Do you want me to play you?' Martin jested with the president to laughter.Д«iden shot back: 'Steve, I'm afraid you understand me too well.'ДЇollowing Biden's remark, the crew departed for the formal ceremony at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in the northwest Washington, D.C. Talent like past Kennedy Center honoree Steve Martin, who's here today,' Biden said during his remarks as he looked out to the audience at Marin. ' has cultivated talent that's defined American culture in the 20th century and well into the 21st century. Martin came to public notice as he became a frequent host on Saturday Night Live. In the audience was actor Steve Martin, who asked Biden from the crowd if he should play the president on SNL. If you can't laugh at yourself, we're in big trouble,' he said to Michaels, adding: 'And you make me laugh at myself a lot.' Kevin Nealon played Biden in 1991 and Jason Sudeikis had a long-standing role as the vice president from 2008-2020.Д«etween 2019-2020, when Biden was running for and became president, four other actors portrayed him on SNL вЂ“ Woody Harrelson, John Mulaney, Jim Carrey and Alex Moffat. Since 1991, six different actors have impersonated Biden. 'He's trying out seven guys to play me,' Biden said, which earned the president his biggest round of applause of the night.

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Perhaps the most memorable point of the president's near-twenty minute remarks was when he cracked a few jokes when honoring Michaels, who he called a 'wise guy.' Political Reporter For Dailymail.Com At The White House and Emily Goodin, Senior Political Reporter Honors returning to in-person event after COVID restrictions for last year'sД«y Katelyn Caralle, U.S.Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff will also be in presidential box Sunday night.First time in four years a president is attending after Donald Trump skipped the top social event in Washington due to criticism from honorees.The first and second couples are restoring the tradition by attending the 44th annual Kennedy Center Honors at the Kennedy Center.The five honorees are actress Bette Midler, singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, opera singer Justino DГaz, Motown producer Berry Gordy and Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels.President Joe Biden hosted the five honorees of the 44th Kennedy Center Honors at a White House reception on Sunday evening.'Do you want me to play you?': Steve Martin jokes with Biden after the president quips SNL creator Lorne Michaels is 'trying out seven guys to play me' as the Kennedy Center Honors returns to the White House