Washington, D.C. was the place where all stars aligned. 

The red carpet was rolled out for the annual Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday, Dec. 5, drawing an array of well-known guests in celebration of this year’s awardees. New mom was one of the guests. Scarlett Johansson, who shined in a Dolce & Gabbana sequin halter dress, alongside husband and Saturday Night LiveStar Colin Jost. Fellow SNLCast members and alumni were also present, as was the new man in. Kim Kardashian‘s life, Pete DavidsonAlso, Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler and Kate McKinnon

Celebrity attendees gathered at the Kennedy Center, the capital of the United States. President Barack Obama joined them. Joe BidenThe First Lady Jill BidenVice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, to honor the five newest Kennedy Center Honors inductees: opera singer Justino DíazMotown producer Berry Gordy, Saturday Night LiveCreator Lorne Michaels and singers Bette Midler and Joni Mitchell.

Midler’s acceptance speech stated, “Thank you so very much to Kennedy Center for validating the insane dream that was mine when I was just as a child,” I am grateful from the bottom my heart.”