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Oprah, Stephen Colbert, more attend star-studded Obama Center opening
Updated June 18, 2026, 3:24 p.m. ET

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama are set to officially open the new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, beginning with a star-studded grand opening ceremony on June 18. See images of celebrities at the event including Oprah Winfrey, who sported a pale purple suit for the dedication ceremony at John Lewis Plaza.
Win McNamee, Getty ImagesStephen Colbert donned a tan suit for the occasion, perhaps channeling the former president's controversial tan suit.
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Jennifer Hudson performs.
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Christina Aguilera performs.
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Eddie Vedder performs with Guitars Over Guns.
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Tems performs.
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Marc Anthony performs.
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Bruce Springsteen performs.
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Stevie Wonder performs.
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Quinta Brunson, left, arrives during the opening day of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.
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Tyler Perry
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Jon Batiste
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The Roots perform during the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center.
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John Legend and Chrissy Teigen
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Stephen Colbert
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Jim Vondruska, Getty ImagesDavid Letterman reacts during the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Obama Presidential Center.
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Mark Hamill, right, and his wife Marilou York
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Tom Hanks
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George Lucas arrives with his wife Mellody Hobson.
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Steven Spielberg
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Conan O'Brien
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Gabrielle Union
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