September 26, 2015
Michelle Obama Stuns at Star-Studded State Dinner
Last night, the White House hosted China's President Xi Jinpling and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at a lavish state dinner christened "An Evening of Lobster, Lamb, and Ne-Yo."
First Lady Michelle Obama was breathtaking in a ruffled, black, off-the-shoulder number by Vera Wang, long hair elegantly arranged to her right.
The Obamas welcome China's president and his wife. [Photo credit: Getty Images]
According to People, the menu by Guest Chep Anita Lo, White House Executive Chef Cris Comerford, and White House Executive Pastry Chef Susie Morrison consisted of: wild mushroom soup, Maine lobster with leek rice noodle rolls, lamb with baby broccoli, and poppy seed bread-and-butter pudding with Meyer lemon curd litchi sorbet.
Ne-You, who has Chinese ancestry, sang for the crowd, which included his proud date... his mom, Loraine. Lee Daniels also brought his mom, Clara, to the event, then excitedly posted a picture of her — a vision in orange — alongside President Obama:
The event came hot on the heels of the Obamas welcoming the Pope for his first trip to the U.S., ending a busy week for the First Family.
