Michelle Obama, celebrities celebrate college signing day in Philly

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Michelle Obama, Hollywood stars in Philadelphia
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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- High school seniors have had the dance party of their lives, celebrating College Signing Day with Michelle Obama in Philadelphia.



Obama showed off her moves Wednesday beside A-listers such as Robert DeNiro, Rebel Wilson, Bradley Cooper and Zendaya to celebrate the fifth annual event.



The celebrities and former first lady were at Temple University to congratulate high school seniors who have decided to pursue higher education.



Obama urged audience members to believe in themselves and ask for help when they need it.



Obama spearheaded College Signing Day while she and her husband still occupied the White House in 2014.



In past years, Obama has hosted College Signing Day events in New York, Detroit and in San Antonio, Texas.



The attendees at the event included:



Anne Munition, Internet Personality


Anthony Mackie, Actor


Bailee Madison, Actress


Bradley Cooper, Actor


Camila Cabello, Performing Artist


Ciara, Performing Artist


Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Legend



Erin Wayne, Internet Personality


Janelle Monae, Performing Artist and Actor


Jameer Nelson, NBA Player


Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Actor


Jessica Goch (JGhosty), Internet Personality


Jidenna, Performing Artist


Jussie Smollet, Performing Artist


Karlie Kloss, Model


Keke Palmer, Performing Artist


Kelly Rowland, Performing Artist


Lindsay Harding, Former WNBA Player


Malcolm Jenkins, Eagle



Mark Jackson, 76er


Nnamdi Asomugha, Former NFL Athlete


Nick Cannon, Performing Artist


Tyler Blevins (Ninja), Internet Personality


Questlove, Performing Artist


Rebel Wilson, Actress


Robert De Niro, Actor


Zendaya, Actress



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