Paul Pelosi makes his first public appearance since hammer attack at Kennedy ... trends now
Paul Pelosi made a dramatic return to Washington's social scene at the Kennedy Center honors Sunday, more than a month after suffering a brutal hammer attack at his San Francisco home.
Pelosi joined House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a box seat to view the annual televised ceremony, where artists including George Clooney, Gladys Knight, and Irish Rockers U2 were honored.
Pelosi wore a black hat over his head and a glove on his left hand, days after his wife spoke about his recovery.
At one point, he could be seen smiling and pointing toward the president, who smiled and gestured back while Vice President Kamala Harris grinned.
This year's honorees are actor George Clooney; singer-songwriter Amy Grant; singer Gladys Knight; Cuban-born American composer Tania León; and iconic Irish rock band U2, comprised of band members Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr.
Pelosi joined House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a box seat to view the annual televised ceremony, sporting a black hat and a glove on his left hand
He was seen inside the Kennedy Center shortly after President Biden entered the Kennedy Center Opera House.
Pelosi, whose wife will relinquish her leadership post in the new Congress, suffered injuries to his head, arm, and hands during the brutal attack inside his home, 'waking up in a pool of his own blood,' according to charging documents.
His appearance came at the top of a feel-good event event that celebrated talents of the screen and concert stage, and drew big name guests and presenters including Julia Roberts and Matt Damon.
Damon, who worked with Clooney on 'Ocean's Eleven,' ribbed his former co-star, as someone beyond a reputation as one of the last movie stars – someone 'who once stole Bill Clinton’s stationary and wrote fake notes to actors saying how much the president loves their movies.'
'We see Amal Clooney's husband,' President Biden joked at the White House before the event
The Speaker is appearing to hand over her gavel, although she won her reelection to a San Francisco district
At one point, he could be seen smiling and pointing toward the president, who smiled and gestured back while Vice President Kamala Harris grinned
Clooney, 61, became a household name in the 1990s with his role of Doug Ross on the television show ER.
He's starred in a slew of fils including 'Batman & Robin,' 'Good Night & Good Luck,' and 'Ocean's Eleven.' He is married to humanitarian rights lawyer Amal Clooney.
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