The 9 Best Photos From This Year's Clinton Global Initiative

By Liz Kreutz September 24, 2014

As Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton wrap up the third and final day of their annual Clinton Global Initiative in New York, here's a look at some of the best moments from the four-day affair:

BABY WATCH: Despite the exorbitant number of high-profile names on the agenda, this year all eyes were on a very pregnant Chelsea Clinton. According to hints from her parents, Chelsea could easily go into labor any day - and quite possibly on stage at CGI. (This, however, has not happened….yet)

POTUS 1 AND POTUS 2: President Obama, in town for the U.N. General Assembly, sped across town in his motorcade Tuesday to deliver remarks about expanding support for human rights groups. As for what happened backstage…all we know, thanks to White House photog, Pete Souza, is he mingled with President Clinton. And, apparently, things got real.

COZY TIES TO $$$: On Tuesday night, Hillary Clinton, who we all know is mulling a run for president, gave remarks at the Goldman Sachs' 10,000 Women Dinner. The following day, she invited Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein on stage during a session at CGI, where he discussed the banks' initiative for women and girls in business and commented on his friendship with Clinton.

THE NEW GUY: Old friends were there, as well as new. A week after becoming the richest man in China, Alibaba's Jack Ma spoke on an interesting panel about values, and the importance of doing good with your money, alongside Chelsea Clinton.

Chelsea Clinton listens to Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba, while moderating a panel discussion "Valuing What Matters," during the Clinton Global Initiative, Sept. 23, 2014 in New York.

THE TALLEST MAN IN THE ROOM: Roaming around this year's CGI it was hard to miss former NBA player, Dikembe Mutombo. The 7' 2? NBA Global Ambassador was spotted at a number of sessions, even snagging a hug from Bill Clinton.

A BEARDED LEONARDO: Sunday night, actor Leonardo DiCaprio, looking notably rugged, was awarded by the Clintons for his efforts and philanthropic work on curbing climate change and helping the environment.

Chelsea Clinton listens to Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba, while moderating a panel discussion "Valuing What Matters," during the Clinton Global Initiative, Sept. 23, 2014 in New York.

SELFIES UPON SELFIES: Bill Clinton joked recently that asking for selfies is the "new" handshake, and photos on social media from CGI would suggest his assumption was right. The Roots' Questlove snagged one with Hillary Clinton - as well as another attendee, who managed to get a selfie -gasp!- video.

FOTC ("FRIENDS OF THE CLINTONS"): All in all, if there's one thing this event makes clear, it's that the Clinton clan has an incredibly close, expanded network of friends, celebrities, activists, celebrities turned activists, global leaders, corporate executives, and philanthopists. And, they can bring them together at the drop of a dime.

Former President Bill Clinton greets attendees during The Hult Prize Finals and Awards Dinner 2014 at the 10th Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting in New York on Sept. 23, 2014.