Inside President Barack Obama & Michelle Obama's Star-Studded Farewell Party

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by Corinne Heller | Sat., Jan. 7, 2017 10:43 AM

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A slew of stars flocked to the White House Friday night to honor President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at their farewell party.

Attendees included George Clooney and Amal Clooney, Tom Hanksand Rita Wilson, Bradley Cooper, Steven Spielberg, Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, Robert De Niro, George Lucas, Jerry Seinfeld, Al Sharpton, Solange, Kelly Rowland and her husband Tim Witherspoon, rapper Wale, La La Anthony, SNL alum Jay Pharoah—who parodied the president on the NBC show, Usher, Harvey Weinstein, Anna Wintour, Magic Johnson, Lorne Michaels, Nick Jonas, Chris Rock, Stevie Wonder, Lena Dunham, Jordin Sparks, Bruce Springsteen, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tracy Ellis Ross, Steve Harvey, Paul McCartney, Tyler Perry, Gloria Estefan, Jon Hamm, Once Upon a Time star Lana Patrilla and husband Fred Di Blasio and Meryl Streep, who CNN reported had arrived in a cab.

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The star-studded guest list also reportedly included Sarah Jessica Parker, Marc Anthony and Oprah Winfrey. The Washington Post had earlier this week also named Oprah Winfrey, J.J. Abrams, Beyoncé and husband Jay-Z.

Some of the guests posted photos from the bash, which the White House had said the president and the First Lady would pay for themselves. No pics of them were released publicly.

The one party we'll wait in line to get into... @johnlegend @chrissyteigen @jerryseinfeld @jessseinfeld @mimisam28 #whitehouse

A photo posted by djcassidy (@djcassidy) on Jan 7, 2017 at 2:20am PST

One of many celebrities at the White House bash "Celebrating Eight Great Years!" Tom Hanks=a very nice guy... must be his Bay Area roots!! #barackandmichelleobama #barackobama #michelleobama #whitehouse #tomhanks

A photo posted by Lisa Goldman (@fightonlisa) on Jan 7, 2017 at 7:37am PST

The sound check of life... Was truly the ultimate, ultimate honor. Can't even put into words. Really. We will miss your excellence, your grace, and the phenomenal legacy you have let us all share. #obamaout??

A photo posted by Solange (@saintrecords) on Jan 7, 2017 at 9:11am PST

Straight off the plane to the White House...

A photo posted by Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) on Jan 6, 2017 at 6:17pm PST

All that Ebony at the White House Ayyyyyyyeeeee..We looking like the last episode of 106 & Park out this Bih?????? @usher @wale @lala @kellyrowland #blackstarpower #Whitehouse #MichelleObama #usher #lala #wale #kellyrowland

A photo posted by Jay Pharoah (@jaypharoah) on Jan 6, 2017 at 4:22pm PST

This is about to be an AMAZING night....

A photo posted by Will Packer (@willpowerpacker) on Jan 6, 2017 at 6:20pm PST

"Stumbling out of the White House at 4am after a night of celebrating 8 incredible years," Wilde wrote on Instagram, alongside a selfie of her and Sudeikis.

A photo posted by Olivia Wilde (@oliviawilde) on Jan 7, 2017 at 2:10am PST

"When the squad takes over The White House #squadgoals," Anthony said.

A photo posted by LaLa (@lala) on Jan 7, 2017 at 9:22am PST

Jordin Sparks brought her father and former NFL player Phillippi Sparks.

"Getting to take my Dad to the White House...Priceless. Soooo excited! Cheers! *drops mic*," Jordin posted, alongside a selfie of the two.

A photo posted by Jordin Sparks (@jordinsparks) on Jan 6, 2017 at 5:50pm PST

Incredibly proud of @lparrilla!Honored by @michelleobama for her support of #bettermakeroom Not everyday that you go to the @whitehouse and the First Lady thanks you!

A photo posted by Alfredo Di Blasio (@alfredodiblasio) on Jan 6, 2017 at 12:20pm PST

Just kickin' it at The White House! #BetterMakeRoom #ReachHigher #scoty17 #BestDayEver #firstvisit

A photo posted by Lana Parrilla (@lparrilla) on Jan 6, 2017 at 10:42am PST

Kisses for Honest Abe ??#whitehouse #BetterMakeRoom #firstvisit #ReachHigher

A photo posted by Lana Parrilla (@lparrilla) on Jan 6, 2017 at 8:10pm PST

More @WhiteHouse arrivals: Jason Sudeikis, Robert De Niro, Ken Burns, al sharpton, Jordin Sparks pic.twitter.com/w5vPLMjFCh
— Betsy Klein (@betsy_klein) January 7, 2017

Spotted arriving at @whitehouse bash so far -- George Lucas, Meryl Streep (in a cab!), Lena Dunham. Doors open at 8:30 so everyone's in line pic.twitter.com/PIeQ32gMsy
— Betsy Klein (@betsy_klein) January 7, 2017

The party took place hours after Michelle gave her last public remarks as first lady. She had made a speech honoring the 2017 School Counselor of the Year and counselors from across the country in the East Room of the White House.

"I want our young people to know that they matter, that they belong," she said. "So don't be afraid—you hear me, young people? Don't be afraid. Be focused. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered. Empower yourselves with a good education, then get out there and use that education to build a country worthy of your boundless promise. Lead by example with hope, never fear."

TAGS/ Barack Obama , Michelle Obama , Top Stories , Olivia Wilde , Chrissy Teigen , Jason Sudeikis , John Legend

Inside President Barack Obama & Michelle Obama's Star-Studded Farewell Party

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