Red carpet: Samantha Bee's 'Not the WHCD'

The 'Not the Correspondents Dinner' bash, announced in January, got a boost a month later when President Trump announced he'd be skipping the official WHCD. Would there be a (fake) Trump at her event? Bee would neither confirm nor deny rumors that Alec Baldwin might make an appearance.

Jere Burns, who's currently starring in TBS' 'Angie Tribeca,'and Morgan Walsh pose on the press line.

Retta, whose 'Parks and Recreation' character brought "Treat Yo Self Day" into fans' lives, hits the press line in a regal red gown.

'Veep' actress Meredith Hagner hits the carpet with 'Search Party' actor John Early.

Austin Nichols, who starred on the just-concluded 'Bates Motel,' and 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D' actress Chloe Bennet work the purple carpet in tandem.

Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, left, actress Ali Larter and 'Angie Tribeca' star Hayes MacArthur greet each other on the purple carpet.

'Top Chef' host Padma Lakshmi and venture capitalist Adam Dell pose on the 'Not the WHCD' press line.

Van Jones, host of CNN's 'The Messy Truth,' is all smiles on the carpet.

CNN's Jake Tapper spends some time on the other side of the microphone, taking questions from reporters on the purple carpet. We wouldn't be surprised if several asked him about being spoofed on 'Saturday Night Live.'

Tapper and wife Jennifer skipped "Nerd Prom" in favor of 'Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner.'

Comedienne Robin Thede, who served as head writer for 'The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore' and helped write his WHCD speech last year, strikes a pose.

'Stranger Things' star Cara Buono trades Hawkins, Ind., for Washington, D.C.

Former 'Nightly Show' writer Franchesca Ramsey gets in front of the camera for a change.

Actor Spencer Garrett, who played a White House aide in 'Air Force One' works the purple carpet with CNN's Dana Bash.

Actress Karrueche Tran goes full floral at the 'Full Frontal' event.

You may recognize CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta, the reporter whom Trump famously called fake news and refused to call on during a January press conference following the release of the infamous MI6 dossier.

'Super Size Me' filmmaker Morgan Spurlock and wife Sara Bernstein can probably count on better food than McDonald's at the after-party.

Designers and DJs Marylouise Pels and Vanessa Giovacchini of Posso pause on the purple carpet.

Actress and former 'SNL' cast member Ana Gasteyer.

'Arrested Development' star Alia Shawkat was last seen playing Alexander Hamilton on Comedy Central's 'Drunk History.'

A reporter chats up Canadian comedian and 'Full Frontal' producer Allana Harkin.

CNN's Suzanne Malveaux, a veteran of many White House Correspondents Dinners, attends the inaugural 'Not the WHCD' bash.

Bee's Canadian countrywomen, Musicians/singers Tegan and Sara, hit the 'Not the WHCD' red carpet.