Traditionally, the Secretary of State hosts a gala reception dinner at the State Department before the awards ceremony. The honorees this year are Yo-Yo Ma, Meryl Streep, Neil Diamond. Sonny Rollins, and Barbara Cook.
Hmmmmmm... just yesterday I made a comment about Hillary and Suu Kyi appearing to be a little star struck with each other. So I think Meryl must have been simply awestruck to be honored the same year at the same ceremony as Barbara Cook. I know she looks like she is keeping her cool, but from a young age Meryl has been a HUGE fan... dating back to Cook's days on Broadway in "The Music Man." Even after winning many awards. Meryl has often spoken of how much she adores Cook. This must have been an enormous thrill for her!
WJC was having a grand time, and you can see for yourself that Mme. Secretary was looking simply exquisite! Top of her game! Wow! I love everything about this gown on her, the color, the cut, the fit. When she hosts these dinners, it always blows me away that she is usually more gorgeous and glamorous than the movie stars. This year was no different. Smashing, Mme. Secretary!
