White House’s Star-Studded Fete for Blair
It’s been a tough couple of weeks for President Clinton. But there’s nothing like company to shore up sagging spirits. And Thursday night’s star-studded White House dinner for British Prime Minister Tony Blair was just the ticket.
The guest list included Sir Elton John and Stevie Wonder, who teamed up for an after-dinner performance. “It’s a bit like playing a wedding reception,” said John.
Barbra Streisand and her fiance, James Brolin, were there, plus John Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, Tom Hanks, Harrison Ford, Steven Spielberg, Ralph Lauren, Tina Brown, Carol Channing and Warren Buffett.
With 240 guests, it was the largest official Clinton administration dinner held inside the White House.
“I can’t say we campaigned to come tonight, but we would have,” said Sony President Howard Stringer.
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