Star-studded turnout for Obama's Presidential Center opening

The opening ceremony for former President Barack Obama’s Presidential Center in Chicago drew a parade of stars, including Michelle Obama, Tom Hanks, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson, Stevie Wonder, Tyler Perry, Bruce Springsteen and Oprah Winfrey. Performances included Aguilera, Springsteen, Wonder and John Legend, with Eddie Vedder, Common, Marc Anthony and Jennifer Hudson also taking the stage.

Former President Bill Clinton, Hilary Clinton and Valerie Jarrett watched from the audience, while former Presidents Joe Biden and George W. Bush and former Vice President Kamala Harris appeared in good spirits. Sasha and Malia Obama joined their parents on the main stage and the family watched parts of the ceremony from behind bulletproof glass; President Donald Trump was notably absent.

Attendance was limited at the invite-only event, but thousands gathered at the nearby Midway Plaisance city park for a watch party.

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