Front row from left, 2019 Kennedy Center Honorees Michael Tilson Thomas, Linda Ronstadt, Sally Field, Joan Ganz Cooney, and Lloyd Morrisett, back row from left, Philip Bailey, Verdine White, Ralph Johnson, and characters from "Sesame Street," Abby Cadabby, Big Bird, and Elmo pose for a group photo following the Kennedy Center Honors State Department Dinner at the State Department on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Washington.
Once again, the attendance of President Donald Trump had been an open question until the White House said Friday that neither he nor first lady Melania Trump would attend. Trump skipped the past two celebrations; in 2017, after multiple recipients threatened to boycott the event if he attended. Hours before the ceremony, the Sesame Workshop announced that Caroll Spinney, who gave Big Bird his warmth and Oscar the Grouch his growl for nearly 50 years on “Sesame Street,” died Sunday at the age of 85 at his home in Connecticut.
if Kennedy was still alive not one would if won the award. They have cheapen the award
Congratulations to all the honorees, especially my all-time favorite band Earth, Wind and Fire. 👏 🎭 🌎💨🔥
How embarrassing having to sit next to Big Bird..
Congratulations to all of you
Ya can't go wrong with Earth Wind & Fire. Love me some funk..
And trump dressed to yellow
All of them are deserving, especially EW&F!
yay gidget
Jeffrey Weinstein / Clinton's
R.I.P. Caroll Spinney
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