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Embattled VP Kamala Harris STUNS in gorgeous black gown for Kennedy Center Honors

In the photo, the VP looked stunning, having ditched her signature pantsuit for a long black gown with flowing sleeves that were cut strategically

After former President Donald Trump skipped hosting the Kennedy Center Honors during his four years at the White House, POTUS Joe Biden brought the presidential tradition back with celebrated artists including Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell, and Lorne Michaels on Sunday, January 5, as part of the event. However, it was Vice President Kamala Harris' outfit for the occasion that made the greatest buzz on social media. 

Apart from Biden and Harris, the event was attended by First Lady Jill Biden, the Second Gentleman, Doug Emhoff, House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. Before the event was underway, Harris and Emhoff posed for a couple's picture in front of the White House Christmas tree, which the Second Gentleman posted on Twitter. In the photo, the VP looked stunning, having ditched her signature pantsuit for a long black gown with flowing sleeves that were cut strategically. The neckline of the gown had ornamental work on it. The photo immediately went viral, garnering over 52,000 likes on Twitter. 

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'Madame Vice President, you look stunning!'

The post also generated a slew of comments by people who were left in awe of Harris' outfit. "That's my Vice President and First Gentleman right there..... you have made us proud," one of them said, while another commented, "What a beautiful couple, so glad she is my Vice President." A third remarked, "Madame Vice President, you look stunning! So proud you're our VP!" One more quipped, "Very smart looking couple. You both must be having the time of your lives! I’m so proud of your accomplishments." The next noted, "Thanks Second Gentleman.!!!! You both look amazing!!!! We want a full frontal, full shot, of that dress and those shoes!!!!!" 

One more added, "Madam Vice President’s dress is stunning. Hope you both had a lovely evening, Sir." A commenter tweeted, "An exquisite couple. Both of you look absolutely gorgeous. Hope you’re having a fantastic time!" Another wrote, "Finally in a dress, I was looking for that in Paris. Very elegant and beautiful and appropriate for the occasion." One more quipped, "Gorgeous. Both of you. But, Madam Vice President… wow!!" A person reacted with, "Wow - our Vice President is beautiful & you are looking very handsome tonight, too. Enjoy your evening."

Biden's remarks

After the president welcomed all the attendees of the event, he briefly addressed all the artists who were being honored at the ceremony before recognzing the importance of keeping the tradition alive, especially in difficult pandemic times. 

"This is a — for this pandemic of profound loss and pain, as we move forward toward repair and renewal, the artist vision is important as it ever has been.  I would argue more important," he said. "The search for greater meaning in our lives and the lives of the nation — we’ve seen the power of art in every form to heal, to comfort, and recover. And as part of a great tradition in our country, Jill and I, Kamala and Doug are going to continue to celebrate and appreciate and support the critical roles that artists play in our nation."

He added: "As the Kennedy Center celebrates its 50th anniversary, as President, my administration looks forward to working with it and the arts and cultural organizations across America, in big cities and small towns, to make more accessible for people of every age and background, what’s there — to lift up more voices, to inspire and support the next generation of artists and creators, and to tell the full story of America — a story of the power of our example as a great nation, because we are a good people with artists who carve angels from marble to set them free."