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Whitney Museum of American Art Gala

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Shakira shimmies down the black carpet at The Whitney Museum of American Art Gala in a high-slit Versace gown. Amanda Schwab/Starpix
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A platinum and gold Lindsay Lohan opts for a sexy pose at the 2009 Whitney Museum of American Art Gala at The Whitney Museum of American Art in NYC. AP
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“Gossip Girl” Taylor Momsen bears all when another attendee steps on the train of her gown. Amanda Schwab/Starpix
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Gerard Butler rocks his tuxedo at The Whitney Museum of American Art Gala in NYC. Amanda Schwab/Startraksphoto.com
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Mischa Barton arrives in an asymmetrical, royal blue gown. Amanda Schwab/Startraksphoto.com
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Actresses Mamie Gummer and Lake Bell shine in their floor-length blue and red gowns. Charles Eshelman/FilmMagic.com
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Chanel Iman wear a tight, mini dress to The Whitney Museum of American Art’s Gala. Amanda Schwab/Startraksphoto.com
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“House” star Lisa Edelstein sweeps the carpet at The Whitney Museum of American Art’s Gala. Amanda Schwab/Startraksphoto.com
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“ANTM” photographer Nigel Barker and wife Christen arrive at the high-profile New York event. Amanda Schwab/Startraksphoto.com
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Designer Tommy Hilfiger shares a laugh with daughter Ally and wife Dee Ocleppo on the black carpet. Amanda Schwab/Startraksphoto.com
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Singer Jennifer Hudson wears Versace to The Whitney Museum of American Art event. Amanda Schwab/Startraksphoto.com
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Rolling Stones spawn Alexandra Richards arrives to the NYC gala. Amanda Schwab/Startraksphoto.com
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Socialite Amanda Hearst sparkles in sequins at The Whitney Museum of American Art’s Gala . Amanda Schwab/Startraksphoto.com
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Socialite Byrdie Bell steps onto the Whitney Museum event carpet. Amanda Schwab/Startraksphoto.com
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Model Leigh Lezark at The Whitney Museum of American Art’s Gala in NYC. Amanda Schwab/Startraksphoto.com
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Shakira blows a kiss from the black carpet. Amanda Schwab/Starpix
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Lindsay Lohan and designer Donatella Versace party together at the 2009 Whitney Museum gala. Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage.co
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Donatella Versace also parties – and flashes her bra – with Mischa Barton at the gala. Getty Images
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Taylor Momsen recovers from her earlier dress mishap and spins with DJ Barry at the 2009 Whitney Museum Gala Studio Party. Getty Images
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Lindsay Lohan blows kisses as she leaves The Whitney Museum of American Art in NYC. Demis Maryannakis / Splash News