Perfection in purple: Gabrielle Union is the belle of the ball as she attends BET bash to celebrate Obama's Inauguration
By JADE WATKINS
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While Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson, Marc Anthony and a whole host of other stars were across town performing for the President at the Inaugural Ball, BET Entertainment was hosting a special soiree of their own.
Gabrielle Union was just one of many stars at the bash held at the Smithsonian American Art Museum & National Portrait Gallery on Monday night.
The 40-year-old actress was perfect in purple, wearing a silk chiffon gown featuring draping at the bust.
Perfection in purple: Bring It On star Gabrielle Union was just one of many stars attending the Inaugural Ball hosted by BET Networks at the Smithsonian American Art Museum & National Portrait Gallery on Monday night
The Bring It On star looked stunning in the flowing attire and she accessorised with a frosting of diamond jewels and a glittering clutch bag.
Gabrielle was also joined by Eddie Murphy's ex-girlfriend and BET's former 106 & Park host, Rocsi Diaz.
The 29-year-old model and actress slipped into a silver lace gown which clung to her figure in all the right places.
Gorgeous girls: Gabrielle was also joined by Eddie Murphy's ex-girlfriend and BET's former 106 & Park host, Rocsi Diaz
Glamorous: Both women went for flowing gowns on the night
The new Entertainment Tonight correspondent wore her brunette locks pulled back and had lashings of red lipstick applied to her lips.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star Tatyana Ali and weekend anchor and correspondent for Access Hollywood, Shaun Robinson both went for different variations of black gowns.
That 70's Show star Wilmer Valderrama also attended the bash looking suave in a black suit, charcoal shirt and black tie combination.
Say cheese: Both women posed with President of Music Programming and Specials at BET Networks, Stephen Hill
Going with the flow: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star Tatyana Ali and weekend anchor and correspondent for Access Hollywood, Shaun Robinson both went for different variations of black gowns
Other attendees included host and comedian Wayne Brady, Janet Jackson's music producer ex-Jermaine Dupri and former NBA basketball player Patrick Ewing.
After gracing the red-carpet Dupri also took to the turntables to DJ at the event.
Others who performed included Bell Biv Devoe, Doug E. Fresh and MC Lyte.
Suave: That 70's Show star Wilmer Valderrama also attended the bash looking suave in a black suit, charcoal shirt and black tie combination
Here come the boys: Other attendees included Janet Jackson's music producer ex-Jermaine Dupri, host and comedian Wayne Brady and former NBA basketball player Patrick Ewing
The ball was just one of many to celebrate President Obama's second Inauguration.
Across town, Jennifer Hudson was given the top honour of serenading the President and First Lady Michelle at his Inaugural Ball.
The 31-year-old former American Idol winner sang Al Green's Let's Stay Together for the couple's first dance.
The stunning star looked sensational in a slinky cowl neck black gown and sparkly platform high heels for her performance.
Cuddling up: Actor Boris Kodjoe cuddled up to Robinson and actress and model Nicole Ari Parker for a snap
Taking to the stage: Wayne Brady and musician Doug E. Fresh entertained the crowd
Jennifer's black dress fitted the singer, who lost 80 pounds through Weight Watchers, like a glove, and clung to her curves in all the right places.
She accessorised with large hoop earrings, an oversized cocktail ring and several bejewelled bangles, and wore her hair out in tumbling curls
Jennifer sang and watched on as a clearly smitten President and his wife of 20 years kissed as they waltz around onstage.
DJ Dupri: After gracing the red-carpet, Dupri also took to the turntables to DJ at the event
All night long: Dupri had guests moving all night on the dance floor
The President and First Lady attended two inauguration balls at the Washington Convention Center on Monday night.
One was The Inaugural Ball and the other was the Commander-in-Chief's Ball, and many big name performers appeared onstage at both.
Meanwhile, Alicia Keys slipped into a slinky sequined red backless gown as she sat down at her piano to perform.
And she certainly didn't disappoint.
As Alicia did a blazing rendition of her hit song, Girl On Fire.
Sweet serenade: Across town, Jennifer Hudson was given the top honour of serenading President Obama and First Lady Michelle at his Inaugural Ball in Washington D.C on Monday night
Belting out the words and hitting the keys on her piano, the stunning star had the audience captivated.
Alicia even altered the lyrics of the song especially for the President, singing that it was indeed Obama who was the one which was on fire.
With the formal portion of the day over, all that was left for the President and First Lady was to kick up their heels at the Inauguration Ball to celebrate his second term.
The Obamas appeared on stage at the Washington Convention Center to wild cheering and thunderous applause from thousands of people.
First Lady Michelle's choice of dress was finally revealed - a dramatic, red chiffon and velvet gown by Jason Wu. The designer had also created her dress for the 2008 ball.
Girl on Fire: Alicia Keys gave a soulful rendition of her hit song Girl On Fire
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