2021: Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez at the 2021 Presidential Inauguration Day.
Presidential Inauguration Performers’ Shoes Through the Years [PHOTOS]
Lady Gaga at Joe Biden's inauguration on Jan. 20, 2021; Beyoncé at Barack Obama's inauguration on Jan. 20, 2009.
Left:Andrew Harnik-Pool/Getty Images, Right: John Moore/Getty Images
Every four years, the presidential inauguration in the United States brings about a period of pomp and circumstance. In addition to the Jan. 20 ceremony at the U.S. Capitol, there are often other celebratory events leading up to that moment as well as capping off the momentous occasion afterwards.
Of course, major stars are known to take the stage for inaugurations. Back in 2001, Destiny’s Child, wearing jeans with heels, performed at a concert “Celebrating America’s Youth” the day before George W. Bush took office. In 2005, Hilary Duff wore jeans and Converse as she took the stage at “America’s Future Rocks Today,” a Jan. 18 event included in the festivities. In 2009, when it was time for Barack Obama’s historic swearing in, the likes of Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen and more iconic musicians participated in the celebrations in a variety of stylish ensembles. Obama took the oath again in 2013, with Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson and more stars involved in the lineup. Both Keys and Hudson wore striking platform heels as they sang.
When Donald Trump took office in 2017, some of the performers included The Rockettes and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. For Joe Biden in 2021, Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez were among those celebrating the start of a new era in the White House, wearing a Schiaparelli dress and a Chanel look, respectively. As Trump’s second inauguration nears in 2025, Carrie Underwood has been revealed as one of the performers at the ceremony.
For the stately occasion in the middle of winter, fashions range from understated to bold, often maintaining a sense of elegance and glamour, though it depends on the event — Destiny’s Child and Hilary Duff, for example, showed off more casual aesthetics at the youth-focused events they participated in. See their looks and more from various inauguration events through the years, from 2001 to 2021.
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2021: Lady Gaga
Image Credit: Getty Images Lady Gaga arrives to sing the national anthem as President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris look on on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today’s inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States.
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2017: The Rockettes
Image Credit: Getty Images The Rockettes perform at the Freedom Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center January 20, 2017 in Washington, D.C. President Trump was sworn today as the 45th U.S. President.
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2013: Alicia Keys
Image Credit: Getty Images Recording artist Alicia Keys performs during the Commander-In-Chief Ball celebrating the inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama at the Walter Washington Convention Center January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. President Obama started his second term by taking the Oath of Office earlier in the day during a ceremony on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol.
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2013: Alicia Keys
Image Credit: Getty Images Musician Alicia Keys performs at the Commander-in-Chief Ball before the arrival of U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama was sworn-in for his second term as president during a public ceremonial inauguration earlier in the day.
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2013: Jennifer Hudson
Image Credit: Getty Images Actor and recording artist Jennifer Hudson sings during the Commander-In-Chief Ball celebrating the inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama at the Walter Washington Convention Center January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Obama took the oath of office for his second term earlier in the day during a ceremony on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol.
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2013: Jennifer Hudson
Image Credit: Corbis via Getty Images U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama dance at the Inaugural Ball to the music of Jennifer Hudson in Washington, D.C. on Monday January 21, 2013. President Obama took the oath of office earlier in the morning moving on to his second term in office.
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2013: Beyoncé
Image Credit: Getty Images WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 21: Singer Beyonce performs the National Anthem during the public ceremonial inauguration for U.S. President Barack Obama on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
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2009: Aretha Franklin
Image Credit: Getty Images Aretha Franklin during the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama becomes the first African-American to be elected to the office of President in the history of the United States.
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2005: Hilary Duff
Image Credit: Getty Images Singer Hilary Duff performs at the “America’s Future Rocks Today” inaugural event at the DC Armory January 18, 2005 in Washington DC. The concert is one if the first events kicking off inauguration week with President Bush being sworn in on Januray 20th, to serve his second term as US president.
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2001: Destiny’s Child
Image Credit: Getty Images Pop group Destiny”s Child performs at the “Celebrating America’s Youth” pop concert which was attended by President-Elect George W. Bush on the eve of the 54th Presidential Inauguration ceremony, January 19, 2001 in Washington, DC.
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