Sophia Bush Oozes Elegance at White House Correspondents Association Dinner

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Sophia Bush walked the red carpet at the White House Correspondents Association Dinner in a stunning Emilia Wickstead gown.

Sophia Bush in a magenta Emilia Wickstead high-neck gown at the 2022 White House Correspondents' Association DinnerSophia Bush in a magenta Emilia Wickstead high-neck gown at the 2022 White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner at Washington Hilton on April 30, 2022, in Washington, DC. (Credit: Rod Lamkey / CNP / Startraksphoto)

The prestigious event was held at the Washington Hilton and featured a star-studded guest list, with celebrities like Drew Barrymore and Miranda Kerr in attendance.

The Elegant Outfit

The glamorous burgundy dress Sophia wore on the red carpet featured a backless and elegant design, with a high neck and long sleeves.

Sophia Bush totes an envelope-shaped Lee clutch from Tyler Ellis designed with a triangular front flap and a magnetic snap closureSophia Bush totes an envelope-shaped Lee clutch from Tyler Ellis designed with a triangular front flap and a magnetic snap closure (Credit: Rod Lamkey / CNP / Startraksphoto)

The gown was styled with a boysenberry Tyler Ellis satin Lee envelope-shaped clutch, complementing the sheer elegance of her red carpet look. She attended the event with her Good Sam co-star Jason Isaac.

Taking on a New Television Role

After taking nearly a five-year break from network tv, Bush has recently returned to television work starring as Sam Griffiths in the new medical drama Good Sam.

Bush left her last regular role on television in 2017 due to abusive behaviors and assault on set. In the same year, Bush and her female co-stars from One Tree Hill wrote a letter accusing showrunner Mark Schwann of traumatizing sexual harassment. He has since been suspended and fired from E!’s The Royals.

Sophia Bush portrays heart surgeon Dr. Samantha Griffith in the American medical drama television series Good SamSophia Bush portrays heart surgeon Dr. Samantha Griffith in the American medical drama television series Good Sam (Credit: CBS)

The actress’s experiences caused her to reassess what she wanted to do with her life. “It was a very jarring thing to have the two longest-running jobs that I’ve done in my career be poisoned with this kind of behavior that ran the gamut of severity,” Bush said of the experiences in an interview with USA Today.

“It really made me rethink what I wanted to do,” she added. “It’s the reason that I went and made independent movies that I loved and streaming shows with people whom I trusted and worked full-time on two elections and launched two podcasts, because I didn’t want to be stuck on a set again. Because when you’re stuck, you don’t have any options. You don’t have anywhere to go.”

Bush’s Activism with Lenovo’s Work for Humankind

Bush has been a vocal activist in the past and is also partnering with Lenovo’s Work for Humankind. The program inspires remote workers to use their added flexibility to give back.

The initiative gives a select group of volunteers the tech they need to work remotely from Robinson Crusoe Island. While living on the island, they will volunteer to support local communities and aid in preventing the extinction of endangered animals.

Grant Hughes and Sophia Bush, who announced their engagement in August 2021, leave their hotelGrant Hughes and Sophia Bush, who announced their engagement in August 2021, leave their hotel on February 23, 2022, in New York City (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)

In an exclusive interview with the Insider, Bush said that “to be able to take the idea of work from home and turn it into working for good is something that feels really exciting.”

Sophia Bush visits "Extra" at Universal Studios HollywoodSophia Bush visits “Extra” at Universal Studios Hollywood on September 23, 2014, in Universal City, California (Credit: WENN / RHS)

In 2013, we featured Sophia Bush at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Almost a year later, she showed up in stunning suede-and-lace platform booties for an interview on ‘Extra’ at Universal Studios.

The American actress, director, and spokesperson donned a multicolored lace dress from the Monique Lhuillier Fall 2012 collection featuring red and black embroidery.

Sophia Bush flaunts her legs in a Monique Lhuillier dress and Bionda Castana shoesSophia Bush flaunts her legs in a Monique Lhuillier dress and Bionda Castana shoes (Credit: WENN / RHS)

Sophia styled it with a Charlotte Olympia “Book of Spells” midnight blue clutch, Jack Vartanian earrings, and K. Brunini rings from Roseark.

The then 31-year-old, who starred as Detective Erin Lindsay in the NBC drama series Chicago PD, completed the outfit with a pair of Bionda Castana “Karlie” booties.

Sophia Bush shows off her black lace Bionda Castana Karlie bootiesSophia Bush shows off her black lace Bionda Castana Karlie booties (Credit: WENN / RHS)

One day earlier, the actress wore another pair of Bionda Castana shoes at the NBC/Universal 2014 TCA Winter Press Tour.

Jesse Lee Soffer and Sophia Bush at the NBC/Universal 2014 TCA Winter Press TourJesse Lee Soffer and Sophia Bush at the NBC/Universal 2014 TCA Winter Press Tour in Pasadena, California, on January 19, 2014 (Credit: Nikki Nelson / WENN)

She styled the silicone-detailed “Daphne Bis” lace pumps with a Dolce & Gabbana suit, a For Love and Lemons bodysuit, and Roseark earrings.

Sophia Bush paired a Dolce & Gabbana suit with a For Love and Lemons bodysuitSophia Bush paired a Dolce & Gabbana suit with a For Love and Lemons bodysuit (Credit: Nikki Nelson / WENN)

Which of the two outfits do you like better?

Sophia Bush shows off her feet in Bionda Castana silicone-detailed "Daphne Bis" lace pumpsSophia Bush shows off her feet in Bionda Castana silicone-detailed “Daphne Bis” lace pumps (Credit: Nikki Nelson / WENN)

If you want to see another style from the same brand, the Bionda Castana “Roisin” ankle boots are one of our favorites.

These Italian-crafted suede booties are among the most popular styles at Nordstrom, featuring tall, slender heels and lithe lacing.

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