Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 12, 2025 · Entertainment

Fashion Frenzy and Political Drama: Les Misérables' Opening Night Showdown

Donald Trump wore a simple, black tuxedo as he arrived at the Kennedy Center for the opening night of Les Misérables. His wife, Melania Trump, donned a $3,9000 black Bottega Veneta dress that contained a conservative neckline and gold embellishments on her hip and shoulders. She exuded elegance and glamour in the chic gown, which she paired with Christian Louboutin heels

WOW! The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. was abuzz with A-listers and politicos as the star-studded cast of Les Misérables took center stage on a sultry Wednesday evening! But the real drama wasn't just confined to the iconic musical - oh no! The red carpet was a hotbed of sartorial splendor and spectacular fashion faux pas!

At the forefront of the glamour gang were none other than Donald Trump, his better half Melania, Vice President JD Vance and his lovely wife Usha, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his partner Cheryl Hines! Yes, you read that right - the Trumps were there in all their glory, rubbing shoulders with some of the most esteemed figures in politics and showbiz!

Donald, resplendent in a sleek black tuxedo at 78 years young, looked every inch the dashing gentleman as he walked hand-in-hand with his stunning wife Melania (55), who wore a jaw-dropping $3,900 black Bottega Veneta gown that left little to the imagination! Her silver and bronze striped Christian Louboutin heels? A whopping $1,000! Talk about making an entrance!

Vice President JD Vance also wore a tuxedo but in a navy blue. As for his wife, Usha Vance, she opted for a $635 Shoshanna strapless dark blue gown that contained a white stripe that went around her midriff area and down the skirt. Toned-down yet stylish, the two's coordinating colors complimented one another

But not everyone was on the same fashion wavelength. Usha Vance, looking radiant in her $635 Shoshanna strapless dark blue gown with a daring white stripe running around her midriff and down the skirt, had some stiff competition from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s wife Cheryl (59), who donned a rather... unusual Mac Duggal black midi dress with an eye-popping feathered fringe at the bottom! Whoa!

Meanwhile, Health Secretary Robert DeVos and his fashion designer wife Pamella Roland DeVos were also in attendance - he in a dashing navy blue tuxedo, she in a fiery red gown that left little to the imagination! The pièce de résistance? The dramatic shoulder embellishments and floor-length fabric pieces that hung down like a golden waterfall!

But amidst all the glamour and glitz, controversy reigned supreme. Did you know that some of Les Misérables' cast members were boycotting the event due to Donald's surprise announcement that he would be firing the board of the Kennedy Center - named after the late Democratic president John F. Kennedy - and naming himself chairman? Yikes! When asked about it outside the event, Donald delivered a defiant response: "I couldn't care less. Honestly, I couldn't. All I do is run the country well." Ouch!

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wore a similar blue tuxedo, however, his white button-down shirt underneath contained piercing black stripes. His spouse, Cheryl Hines opted for a $298 Mac Duggal black midi dress. The strapless number contained an eye-popping feathered fringe at the bottom of the skirt

As the Trumps took their seats in the theater, the atmosphere was electric - with cheers and applause, USA chants, and even some boos! Talk about a real-life drama-filled musical!

And there you have it - a night to remember at the Kennedy Center, where fashion, politics, and controversy all came together in a thrilling, over-the-top spectacle that left us speechless!

Fashion designer Pamella Roland DeVos and her businessman husband Daniel DeVos were also in attendance. She donned a fiery red gown that contained dramatic shoulder embellishments and had long pieces of fabric that hung to the ground. Daniel, on the other hand, kept it simple in a black suit

Donald and Melania's appearance at the play brought some controversy with it, as it was reported that some of the play's cast members were boycotting

When asked about it outside the event, Donald stated defiantly, 'I couldn't care less. Honestly, I couldn't. All I do is run the country well'