Celebs Take Us Behind the Scenes at African American Museum Opening

— -- Along with President Obama, former President George W. Bush and both of their wives, many celebrities flocked to Washington, D.C., for the long-awaited opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Oprah Winfrey, who donated $12 million to the museum and whose name adorns the building's theater, attended along with her best friend Gayle King.

Also spotted on social media enjoying the festivities was director Ava Duvernay, who was commissioned to create a film, "August 28: A Day In The Life Of A People," to play in the museum. Along with Duvernay, the film's stars also attended the opening, including Angela Bassett, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Lupita Nyong’o, David Oyelowo, Andre Holland and Glynn Turman.

"Grey's Anatomy" and "Scandal" creator Shonda Rhimes along with Tom Hanks, Will Smith, Dave Chapelle, Debbie Allen and "The Chew's" Carla Hall were also in attendance.

Here are some of their fun snapshots from Saturday's opening: