President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Trudeau pose in front of the White House ahead of the State Dinner to celebrate “Trudeau fever.”
Obama greets Sophie with a polite kiss, as Justin Trudeau does the same with Michelle.
“Deadpool” star and Vancouver, B.C. native Ryan Reynolds walked in on the arm of his actress wife, Blake Lively, to celebrate his home nation’s dashing new Prime Minister.
Michael J. Fox, who is from Edmonton, Alberta, and wife Tracy Pollan were among the Hollywood stars greeting the first family of Canada. “He’s cool,” Fox said. ” I’m a big fan of his dad, [from] when I was a kid.”
“Saturday Night Live” executive producer Lorne Michaels was born in Toronto, Ontario, so he was on hand with wife Alice to greet the P.M.
Born in Scarborough, Ontario, to English parents, “Austin Powers” star Mike Myers is famous for his Canadian patriotism and his love of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Sasha Obama, one of the First Daughters, looked on dutifully during the dinner.
Older sister Malia Obama smiled during the speeches.
Former NBA player Grant Hill, a member of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, towered over his wife, Tamia Hill, who is from Windsor, Ontario.
Author Robert Anderson and Eric Harland were among the well-dressed guests.
Twila Legare and Marc Legare arrived for the dinner event.