Iconic meetings of celebrities with presidents and royalty
The following images show the crossing of two worlds: entertainment, and politics and state. These iconic photos show several historic moments shared between celebrities and important figures or royals at the time. Thought you’d never get Queen Elizabeth II and Lady Gaga in the same room? Then check out the gallery and be surprised!
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Gerald Ford and George Harrison
The former Beatle visited the White House in 1974 and received a warm welcome from the US President at the time, Gerald Ford.
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George H. W. Bush and Arnold Schwarzenegger
In 2007 the former president of the United States met the actor and then Governor of California. The encounter took place just after Bush received the Ronald Reagan Freedom Award, in Beverly Hills.
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Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, and Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson was one of the most important faces of Reagan’s awareness campaign, which focused on stopping driving under the influence. Jackson was invited to the White House to receive a prize for his contribution to the program.
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Richard Nixon and Elvis Presley
One of the most famous celebrity and politician photos is this 1970 snap of Elvis and Richard Nixon.
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Vladimir Putin and Steven Seagal
Relations between Steven Seagal and the Russian president were strong, which is why Putin personally gave the actor a Russian passport in 2016.
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John Travolta and Princesa Diana
This iconic snapshot was taken in 1985 at an official dinner at the White House. Travolta and Princess Diana delighted guests with an elegant dance.
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John F. Kennedy and Frank Sinatra
When he was still just a senator, Kennedy sat next to Sinatra at a Democratic Committee dinner in 1960, and the moment went down in history.
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George W. Bush and Johnny Cash
This look between the former president of the United States and Johnny Cash was captured when the singer was presented with the National Medal of Arts at the White House in April 2012. The medal is awarded to artists for their achievements in the arts in the name of the American people.
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John F. Kennedy and Barbra Streisand
The former US President and the singer met at an event in 1963.
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George W. Bush and Charlton Heston
Charlton Heston received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2003. It is the highest civilian award you can receive in the US.
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Bob Hope, John Wayne, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, and Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan was actually an actor before becoming President, so it’s unsurprising that two years before getting to the White House, he was photographed along with other big names from the world of entertainment.
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Bono and Barack Obama
In 2006, Bono and Obama met at the annual ‘National Prayer Breakfast’ at the White House. The President at the time was George W. Bush.
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Barack Obama and George Clooney
As a senator, Barack Obama met Clooney at a meeting in 2007 to discuss the situation in the Darfur region, Sudan, which the actor had just visited.
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George W. Bush and the Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama received the US Congressional Gold Medal in 2007. George W. Bush was present at the ceremony.
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Barack Obama and Arnold Schwarzenegger
The US President at the time greeted the then Governor of California at the White House gardens, in 2009. It became a striking image, considering their political differences.
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Queen Elizabeth II and Lady Gaga
The Queen looks radiant as she meets the famous singer. This photo was taken in 2009 after the Royal Variety Performance, hosted annually by the British Royal family.
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Barack Obama and David Beckham
Major League Soccer champions, LA Galaxy, were invited by the President to the White House. Obama looked as though he loved the shirt given to him by David Beckham.
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Bill Clinton and Bruce Springsteen
The former President and the singer joined each other on stage in 2012, to show their support for Barack Obama and to sing together.
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Beyoncé and Barack Obama
This moment occurred after Beyoncé had just sung the US national anthem at Obama’s second inauguration, in 2013.
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Queen Elizabeth II and Angelina Jolie
Jolie was given the honorary title of ‘Dame Grand Cross’ by the Royal family in 2014.
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Queen Elizabeth II and Uma Thurman
Uma Thurman also met the Queen at Buckingham Palace in 2014.
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Keegan-Michael Key and Barack Obama
This image of a comedic moment in 2015 became iconic. ‘Luther,’ played by Keegan-Michael Key, addressed America as the President’s official ‘anger translator.’
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Kendrick Lamar, Barack Obama, and Janelle Monáe
On July 4 2016, the former US President joined Kendrick Lamar and Janelle Monáe in celebrations for his daughter Malia’s 18th birthday.
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Tom Hanks and Barack Obama
Tom Hanks looked radiant as he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Obama in 2016.
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Bill Gates and Barack Obama
The same happened with Bill Gates, who was beaming when presented with the award.
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Donald Trump and Kanye West
This was one of the most press-covered meetings of 2016. Soon after being elected President, Trump welcomed rapper Kanye West, at Trump Tower.
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Bill Clinton and Sir Elton John
The Elton John AIDS foundation celebrated its 25th birthday in 2017. One of the guests invited to the party was the former US President.
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Ronald Reagan and Muhammad Ali
This image of Ronald Regan ‘punching’ Muhammad Ali at the Oval Office in the White House in 1983 became famous.
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Nancy Reagan and Mr. T
The First Lady and the actor were good friends. This image was taken in 1983.
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Ronald Reagan, Christopher Reeve, and Frank Gifford
Also in 1983, the former President received Christopher Reeve and Frank Gifford, in honor of the 15th Anniversary of the Special Olympics program.
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Ronald and Nancy Reagan with Sylvester Stallone and Brigitte Nielsen
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