Even members of U.S. Congress aren't above posing for photos with celebrities.
Some of the men and women who represent American citizens in the federal government took time before U.S. President Barack Obama's State of the Union address to pose with Willie Robertson, one of the stars of reality show Duck Dynasty.
The show became a controversial topic last month when Phil Robertson, Willie Robertson's father, made inflammatory remarks that many deemed homophobic and racially insensitive.
Rep. Vance McAllister invited Robertson to the speech as a guest. While it was mostly members of the House of Representatives posing with Robertson, one prominent senator, Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, did so, as well.
Here's a sampling of photos that members of Congress shared Tuesday night:
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)
Proud to provide my guest ticket to tonight’s SOTU to Korie Robertson. #DuckDynasty @bosshogswife pic.twitter.com/UKSGePeHry— Lindsey Graham (@GrahamBlog) January 28, 2014
Rep. Vance McAllister (R-La.)
With my special guest @williebosshog and his wife @bosshogswife before the #SOTU pic.twitter.com/0EYYSV0XAT— Vance McAllister (@RepMcAllister) January 29, 2014
Rep. Luke Messer (R-Ind.)
Enjoyed meeting @DuckDynastyAE 's Willie & Korie Robertson today before the #SOTU. pic.twitter.com/pGykeO7chw— Jeff Fortenberry (@JeffFortenberry) January 29, 2014
Rep. Martha Roby (R-Ala.)
HA - almost missed the @RepTomCotton photobomb in my pic with Willie and Korie Robertson! pic.twitter.com/NR2bbji2xz— Rep. Martha Roby (@RepMarthaRoby) January 29, 2014
Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.)
Willie Robertson in the House (of Representatives)! Guest of my friend @RepMcAllister for #SOTU @williebosshog pic.twitter.com/fPXmPRcpKv— Rep. Jeff Duncan (@RepJeffDuncan) January 28, 2014
Rep. Steve Stockman (R-Tex.)
I stand with Duck Dynasty! Chatted with Willie Robertson today. @williebosshog pic.twitter.com/XiD6RdI3NH— Rep. Steve Stockman (@SteveWorks4You) January 28, 2014
Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.)
Enjoyed meeting @DuckDynastyAE 's Willie & Korie Robertson today before the #SOTU. pic.twitter.com/pGykeO7chw— Jeff Fortenberry (@JeffFortenberry) January 29, 2014