[h=1]Trump's liberal foes come together to honor his nemesis and impersonator Alec Baldwin in theater tribute night - and Bill Clinton can't resist taking the mic and having a dig at the President[/h]
Baldwin, 59, was honored on Sunday as Spike TV hosted a One Night Only special at NYC's Apollo Theater
Long list of stars who have ridiculed Trump in the past flocked to show their support for Baldwin
Robert De Niro, Julianne Moore, Tracy Morgan and Jane Krakowski were among those on the guest list
Former president Bill Clinton gave a glowing tribute to the 30 Rock and SNL funnyman
He spoke of Baldwin's brief stint in politics at university and even appeared to have a dig at Donald Trump
Baldwin's brothers Daniel and Billy also spoke, but their Trump supporting brother Stephen didn't appear to be in attendance
Donald Trump's liberal foes lined up to honor his nemesis and impersonator Alec Baldwin in a tribute night for the actor in New York. Baldwin, 59, was the man of the hour as Spike TV hosted a One Night Only special at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. A long list of stars who have ridiculed Trump and his administration in the past flocked to show their support for Baldwin, including the likes of Robert De Niro, Julianne Moore, Tracy Morgan and Jane Krakowski. Former president Bill Clinton also attended and gave a glowing tribute to the 30 Rock and Saturday Night Live funnyman. Clinton reminisced of Baldwin's brief stint in politics at university and, at one point, appeared to have a dig at the current Commander in Chief's rise into the political realm.
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Jack McBrayer, Robert De Niro, Julianne Moore, Jane Krakowski, Tracy Morgan, Bill Clinton, Ireland Baldwin, Alec Baldwin, Hilaria Baldwin, Daniel Baldwin and Billy Baldwin pose on stage on Sunday at the Apollo Theater in New York
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Former president Bill Clinton also attended the event in honor of Baldwin and gave a glowing tribute to the 30 Rock and Saturday Night Live funnyman
'He was making movies in his backyard when he was five,' the former president told the star-studded crowd. Clinton spoke of how Baldwin was already running for student president in elementary school, before joking that he, himself, at least waited until middle school. 'He ended up going to George Washington University for two years, ran for student body president,' Clinton said. 'Then came back home to New York where he followed the then-classic path - from politics into soap operas. '... Now we know it works the other way round.' Clinton had earlier said that he had first met Baldwin more than 20 years ago, but had long been a 'huge fan' of his acting work. 'Tonight we've been reminded of this astonishing range of his career. With highlights that include his Tony nominated performance in a Street Car Named Desire, his Oscar nominated portrayal in the Cooler... and his great roles on 30 rock and Saturday Night Live,' he said. But Clinton said what he loved most about Baldwin was 'his story'.
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Baldwin spoke to the star-studded crowd at New York's Apollo Theater on Sunday during Spike's One Night Only: Alec Baldwin special
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Baldwin was joined by his wife Hilaria and their daughter Carmen, as well as the actor's daughter Ireland Baldwin for the event at the Apollo Theater on Sunday night
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Clinton reminisced of Baldwin's brief stint in politics at university, before he opted to drift into the world of showbusiness
Two of Baldwin's brothers, Daniel (left) and Billy (right), also appeared on stage. Their other brother Stephen, a known Trump supporter, didn't appear to be in attendance
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Baldwin laughed alongside Tracy Morgan (center) and Julianne Moore (right) during the tribute event
'My most enduring memory of all the conversations we've ever had is the first time I came to his home and he told me his story. A great American story of a boy growing up in a big Irish Catholic family,' he said. '(His parents) taught him that every person has an obligation to be a good and caring citizen.' At one point during the night, Baldwin posed for photos on stage with a number of the celebrity-attendees - most of whom are known for having a dig at President Trump. Actors Robert de Niro and Julianne Moore have both been outspoken critics of the current president and spoke at anti-Trump rallies in New York shortly after he was elected.
de Niro even called Trump an 'idiot' and described modern America as 'a tragic, dumb*** comedy' when he gave a commencement speech at Brown University last month. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt actor Jane Krakowski said she had packed on the 'Trump 10' after the election because she had gained weight dealing with anxiety caused by the current White House. Like Baldwin, 30 Rock star Jack McBrayer has also taken to impersonating the President on late night TV. Two of Baldwin's brothers, Daniel and Billy Baldwin, also appeared on stage on Sunday night. Their other brother Stephen, who is a known Trump supporter, didn't appear to be in attendance at the tribute night.
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Buddies: Alec and De Niro starred together in the 2006 thriller The Good Shepherd and seemed to have a good laugh during the special titled One Night Only
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Paid tribute: During the evening, Robert De Niro took the stage to showcase Alec's work in movies
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Hands on: When Alec joined Morgan on stage, things got a little touchy feely
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Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt actor Jane Krakowski sang on stage during the event. She has previously said she had packed on the 'Trump 10' after the election because she had gained weight dealing with anxiety caused by the current White House
Man of the hour: Alec Baldwin, accompanied by wife Hilaria, was the focus of a Spike TV tribute on Sunday night at the Apollo Theater in New York's Harlem
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BIg night: The actor, 59, was in great spirits as he planted a kiss on his 33-year-old wife's cheek as they posed for photographers
Alec was accompanied to the black tie event by his 33-year-old wife Hilaria. The mother of his three youngest children looked summery in a strapless gold and white striped frock. The number had embellishments on the bodice and a semi sheer full skirt and she added towering beige heels. Julianne Moore, who worked with Alec in the drama Still Alice, showed up to help sing his praises. The Oscar winner wore a knee-length black dress with bell sleeves and a pair of black sandal heels. On hand, too, were his actor brothers Billy, 54, and Daniel, 56, both looking dapper in tuxedos. Alec's 30 Rock co-stars Jame Krakowski and Jack McBrayer were also part of the proceedings at the event that was taped for broadcast on Spike TV next month. During the evening, Robert De Niro took the stage to showcase Alec's work in movies. He has a string of big screen credits dating back to the early 1980s including The Hunt For Red October, Malice, The Edge, Pearl Harbor and Blue Jasmine. He and De Niro starred together in the 2006 thriller The Good Shepherd.
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Dramatic: Julianne Moore, who starred with Alec in the film Still Alice, showed up to sing his praises, wearing a knee-length black dress with bell sleeves
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Siblings: On hand, too, were his actor brothers Billy, 54, and Daniel, 56, looking dapper in tuxedos
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His best accessory: Daniel brought along his wife Joanne Smith who wore a stylish sleeveless full-length black dress with halter neck and side split
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Support: Alec's 30 Rock co-stars Jame Krakowski and Jack McBrayer were also part of the proceedings at the event that was taped for broadcast on Spike TV next month
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Didn't get the black tie memo: Tracy Morgan goofed around as he arrived for the taping in a blue pinstripe suit with white shirt and white tie
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Paying tribute: The comedian and SNL alum, 48, was with wife Megan Wollover who looked lovely in a black dress with semi sheer sleeves and skirt
