White House Correspondents' Dinner 2011: Who Was Best-Dressed? (PHOTOS, POLL)

A handful of famous faces ditched Hollywood for the Washington Hilton on Saturday night as they did the step-and-smile on the red carpet at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. (Read about the event -- and the zings -- here.)

Of note: Scarlett Johansson's new red 'do, Mila Kunis' strapless column dress and Rashida Jones in royal blue. Of course, there were a few misses...well, we won't name names. But showing off the sides of your assets or donning shoulder slits and a short skirt probably fall under the no-no column at this type of event. Just sayin'.

Take a look and tell us who was best-dressed. And to see what Michelle Obama wore, click here.

Comments

[sergal stew]

04:20 AM on 05/09/2011

S.J. is stolen biological material, taken against will and formed to clones line 200 pieces total. Sign of dangerous criminal activity. Original Scarlett Galabekian future pediatrician doctor, pediatrician nurse license she obtained in 2008

[Barbie and Ken forever]

07:22 PM on 05/04/2011

Seems like anyone can get invited to this

[Steve Cusumano]

03:53 PM on 05/04/2011

everyone should probably check out this instead... missoni for target... and the new gilt group

http://askmichaelcohen.com/fashion/fall-2011-missoni-for-target

http://askmichaelcohen.com/fashion/myhabit-the-new-gilt-groupe

[Michael Roue]

01:01 AM on 05/04/2011

greeeeeeat scott somebody PLEASE fire Will.i.am's tailor! That jacket doesn't even come CLOSE to fitting right!

[Feanor]

02:13 PM on 05/03/2011

HuffPo, please stop using BigShots, it doesn't work.

[samantha818]

10:43 PM on 05/02/2011

That's about as close as The Donald is going to get to The White House after this weekend.

[applesNpears]

01:09 PM on 05/04/2011

yep the Hilton hotel lobby exactly where he belongs.

[samantha818]

10:41 PM on 05/02/2011

Wow, Mila Kunis - well done!

[scorpioleidy]

03:52 PM on 05/02/2011

Forget about who was best-dress­ed --- what the heck was that un*wed P@l!n girl doing there?!

[farrahpostmortem]

03:20 PM on 05/02/2011

Am I the only one that confused Bristol Palin for Snookie?

[ras121s]

02:08 PM on 05/02/2011

Sweet fancy moses, I hate big shots.

[LaurieAnn]

12:05 PM on 05/02/2011

So tell me.  What is the concept behind the celebrity invites to this function?

[Rubyclaygirl]

01:51 PM on 05/02/2011

I am wondering the same thing??? what are celebs doing at this funtion? the White House Correspondents' Dinner seems like a joke now, it's just another redcarpet showoff celeb event, **shakes head***

[applesNpears]

01:11 PM on 05/04/2011

why would it be a joke "NOW" when the members have always invited celebrities? this is nothing new.

[ReesieKitty]

01:28 PM on 05/03/2011

The White House Correspondant's Association hosts the event- the President, Vice, etc. are not members, so they don't choose the guest list. However, the 'Hollywood-ization' of the guest list where more and more celebrities were included began in the Reagan era and has grown more so with each successive administration. Entertainers have always been part of the event, particularly a comic 'roast' of the President and the President himself traditionally doing a comedy routine for the press. Many people say the entire event only shows how close the various press corps have gotten to the White House over the years and that it is an 'insiders club' now- but none of this is anything new with the Obama administration. They've been holding the dinner since 1920.

[LaurieAnn]

01:37 PM on 05/03/2011

Thank you ReesieKitty for the excellent history of the dinner.  I certainly wasn't thinking that the celebritization (sp?) of the even had anything to do with President Obama's administration as I've noticed celebrity guests for years now.  YOur explanation of how the invites work is very helpful!

[bgatlake]

11:14 AM on 05/02/2011

What kind of impression was Crissy Tiegen trying to make in that non dress? That all of her boobs would flop out in front of some rich guy, and that she could make a buck? Disgusting!

[ras121s]

02:31 PM on 05/02/2011

Thank you! I'm not a prude in any way, but she seemed to be dressed very inappropriately.

[Sunnyhorse]

06:26 PM on 05/02/2011

Yeah, that dress was really nasty -- and it wasn't doing her any favors, figure-wise, either. Fail.

[gemini68]

09:42 AM on 05/02/2011

Rashida Jones, Mila Kunis and Anna Paquin are my favorites. And I think Jon Hamm's girlfriend, Jennifer Westfeldt looked good too.

[katydid579]

08:34 AM on 05/02/2011

Sorry, but bristle's way to lumpy and chunky to pull off a short skirt. Notice how the rest of the "dress" hides her shapelessness? Or..... maybe she's preggers again?

[mojobujak]

11:13 AM on 05/02/2011

You probably don't have a daughter - your comment is just so "clever" - Or..... maybe she's preggers again? Woops, mean spirited, katy.

[clock9days]

06:47 AM on 05/02/2011

Chissy Teigen loved like a hooker at that dinner. Was She looking to make a few bucks?