Never before has the nickname “Nerd Prom” been more appropriate for the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Each year, hundreds of journalists and politicians are joined by a handful of seemingly random celebrities to watch the president give a (hopefully) funny speech and get roasted in return. This year, the three most interesting guests were undoubtedly Tom Hiddleston, Carrie Fisher, and her dog Gary.
The Star Wars and Marvel stars were spotted together outside the event, and later walked the red carpet with Gary Fisher in tow.
Carrie Fisher arriving with Tom Hiddleston. #WHCD pic.twitter.com/6NrZTT3jG0
— Eric Geller (@ericgeller) April 30, 2016
Look who ELSE is at the nerd prom……not every republican is a Dog🐕🐾🐩🌳🌻 pic.twitter.com/oOYlCkS1vg
— Carrie Fisher (@carrieffisher) May 1, 2016
Gary is a constant presence at Carrie Fisher’s side, and even has his own social media following on Twitter and Instagram. He’s also a professional therapy dog, which is how he’s wound up being allowed everywhere, from movie premieres to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
.@twhiddleston, @carrieffisher's & @Gary_TheDog on #WHCD Red Carpet https://t.co/HrRHIJ8Jn1 #NerdProm #WHCD2016https://t.co/98lhCgSem2
— CSPAN (@cspan) April 30, 2016
Saturday night proved that Carrie Fisher has invented the ultimate formula for red carpet success: Show up with Tom Hiddleston on one arm and an adorable French bulldog on the other. As ever, a true role model to us all.
Had such a laugh at the #WHCD with the @guardian team! @KathViner @meropemills @lee_glend @katiiia & @carrieffisher pic.twitter.com/eQMpmxGifW
— Tom Hiddleston (@twhiddleston) May 1, 2016