LeVar Burton, Lester Holt and More Luminaries Attend State Dinner for Kenya's President and First Lady — See the Photos

The black tie affair was hosted by President Biden and First Lady Biden

<p>Tierney L. Cross/Bloomberg via Getty (2)</p> LeVar Burton and Lester Holt attend the state dinner in honor of Kenya

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LeVar Burton and Lester Holt attend the state dinner in honor of Kenya's president William Ruto on May 23, 2024

The White House pulled out all the stops to welcome President William Ruto of Kenya and his wife, First Lady Rachel Ruto.

On Thursday, May 23, luminaries from the world of politics, cultures and the arts arrived for an official State Dinner at the residence of President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden.

Former presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama were also in attendance, as was Vice President Kamala Harris, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and members of the cabinet.

Other notable attendees included actor LeVar Burton and his wife Stephanie, journalist Lester Holt and his wife Carol, civil rights leader Al Sharpton and his girlfriend Aisha McShaw, and country singer Brad Paisley and his wife Kimberly.

Paisley performed at the event.

Check out to see all the State Dinner arrivals below:

Kenya's First Lady Rachel Ruto, Kenya's President William Ruto, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden

<p>ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty</p> US President Joe Biden (2nd R), First Lady Jill Biden (R), President William Ruto ( 2nd L) and First Lady Rachel Ruto of Kenya arrive for a State Dinner at the White House in Washington, DC, on May 23, 2024.

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US President Joe Biden (2nd R), First Lady Jill Biden (R), President William Ruto ( 2nd L) and First Lady Rachel Ruto of Kenya arrive for a State Dinner at the White House in Washington, DC, on May 23, 2024.

Kenya's First Lady Rachel Ruto, President Joe Biden, and First Lady Jill Biden

<p>Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty</p> Rachel Ruto, President Joe Biden, and First Lady Jill Biden at the state dinner

Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty

Rachel Ruto, President Joe Biden, and First Lady Jill Biden at the state dinner

Vice President Kamala Harris and Douglas Emhoff

<p>Tasos Katopodis/Getty</p> Vice President Kamala Harris and Douglas Emhoff arrive at the State Dinner for Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto

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Vice President Kamala Harris and Douglas Emhoff arrive at the State Dinner for Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto

Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton

<p>Tasos Katopodis/Getty</p> Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton arrive at the State Dinner for Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto

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Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton arrive at the State Dinner for Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto

Barack Obama

<p>Al Drago/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock</p> Barack Obama at Thursday's state dinner

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Barack Obama at Thursday's state dinner

LeVar Burton and Stephanie Cozart Burton

<p>Tierney L. Cross/Bloomberg via Getty</p> LeVar Burton and Stephanie Cozart Burton arrive at the State Dinner for Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto

Tierney L. Cross/Bloomberg via Getty

LeVar Burton and Stephanie Cozart Burton arrive at the State Dinner for Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto

Carol Hagen-Holt and Lester Holt

<p>Tierney L. Cross/Bloomberg via Getty</p> Carol Hagen-Holt and Lester Holt arrive at the State Dinner for Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto

Tierney L. Cross/Bloomberg via Getty

Carol Hagen-Holt and Lester Holt arrive at the State Dinner for Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto

Wilmer Valderrama and Amanda Pacheco Rhinesmith

<p>Tasos Katopodis/Getty</p> Wilmer Valderrama and Amanda Pacheco Rhinesmith arrive at the State Dinner for Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto

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Wilmer Valderrama and Amanda Pacheco Rhinesmith arrive at the State Dinner for Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto

Tom Bernthal and Sheryl Sandberg

<p>Tierney L. Cross/Bloomberg via Getty</p> Tom Bernthal and Sheryl Sandberg arrive at the State Dinner for Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto

Tierney L. Cross/Bloomberg via Getty

Tom Bernthal and Sheryl Sandberg arrive at the State Dinner for Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto

Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley

<p>Tierney L. Cross/Bloomberg via Getty</p> Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley arrive at the State Dinner for Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto

Tierney L. Cross/Bloomberg via Getty

Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley arrive at the State Dinner for Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto

Reverend Al Sharpton and Aisha McShaw

<p>Tierney L. Cross/Bloomberg via Getty</p> Reverend Al Sharpton and Aisha McShaw arrive at the State Dinner for Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto

Tierney L. Cross/Bloomberg via Getty

Reverend Al Sharpton and Aisha McShaw arrive at the State Dinner for Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto

Huma Abedin and Alex Soros

<p>SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty</p> Huma Abedin and Alex Soros arrive at the State Dinner for Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto

SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty

Huma Abedin and Alex Soros arrive at the State Dinner for Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto

Melinda French Gates and Rory Gates

<p>SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty</p> Melinda French Gates and Rory Gates arrive at the State Dinner for Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto

SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty

Melinda French Gates and Rory Gates arrive at the State Dinner for Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto

Paul Keary and Ursula Burns

<p>Tierney L. Cross/Bloomberg via Getty</p> Paul Keary and Ursula Burns arrive at the State Dinner for Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto

Tierney L. Cross/Bloomberg via Getty

Paul Keary and Ursula Burns arrive at the State Dinner for Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto

Pete Buttigieg and Chasten Glezman

<p>Tierney L. Cross/Bloomberg via Getty</p> Pete Buttigieg and Chasten Glezman arrive at the State Dinner for Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto

Tierney L. Cross/Bloomberg via Getty

Pete Buttigieg and Chasten Glezman arrive at the State Dinner for Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto

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