Peekaboo! Kelly Clarkson gets 'photo bombed' by Bill Clinton as she performs at Obama Inauguration

All eyes were on President Barack Obama at his second-term inauguration on Monday.
But one person who wanted to make sure he also got noticed was former President Bill Clinton.
The 42nd President of the United States seized his opportunity during a performance by Kelly Clarkson.

 

Hello!: This picture of Bill Clinton 'photo bombing' Kelly Clarkson at President Barack Obama's second-term inauguration on Monday has gone viral

As the cameras clicked away at the singer, Clinton poked his head out from where he was positioned behind her and gave a cheeky smile.
A snap of the 66-year-old ‘photo bombing’ the American Idol star ended up on Twitter and quickly went viral.
Clarkson, 30, performed My Country ‘Tis Of Thee at Obama and Vice President Joe Biden's swearing in ceremony after Obama took the oath of office.

 

Taking the stage: Kelly performed My Country 'Tis Of Thee at Obama and Vice President Joe Biden's swearing in ceremony

 

A hand to hold: Kelly was supported at the event by her fiance Brandon Blackstock

She was wrapped up warm in a maroon coat and clashing violet scarf for the occasion.
Her fiancé Brandon Blackstock was there to support his bride-to-be and quash any nerves she might have before getting behind the microphone, although she still remained a little fearful.
‘Wow ....I was incredibly nervous and cold ha!’ Clarkson tweeted after the ceremony, before joking: ‘I just wanna officially thank President Obama for opening for me haha! Just kidding.’

 

Starstruck: Kelly was delighted to get the opportunity to meet President Obama after her performance

 

Wrapped up: The American Idol winner made sure she kept cosy in a maroon coat and violet scarf

 

Proud: Kelly looked extremely proud to shake hands with the President in a picture she Tweeted

Beyoncé also sang for the excited crowd at the special event, performing The Star Spangled Banner.
The singer, who was joined by her rapper husband Jay-Z, made a grand entrance and looked incredible in her figure-hugging lacy black fishtail gown.
Beyoncé and Clarkson also took the opportunity to catch up during the jam-packed day and Clarkson couldn’t help but gush about how stunning Beyoncé looked.

 

Making friends: Kelly shared a photo on her Twitter page of herself catching up with Beyonce

 

 

Off to the ball: Later in the evening, Kelly tweeted a picture of herself and husband Brandon Blackstock heading to the Inaugural Ball

 

Squeezing in: Kelly just managed to fit the train of her dress in the couple's chauffeured car

 

She shared a picture of the pair chatting away on her Twitter page.
'Me and B just hangin' out ....don't worry about it,' she wrote. 'Seriously, God did good. She is so beautiful!'

Clarkson once said she was a fan of Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul, but she says she voted for Obama twice.

 

Wow factor: Beyonce, who is one of Obama's most high-profile supporters, performed The Star-Spangled Banner

 

Making an entrance: Beyonce had her rapper husband Jay-Z by her side during the ceremony

'I think it's going to be the coolest thing ever to look back with my grandkids and go: "I was a part of that and I'm proud of that. I'm not ashamed of that,"' Clarkson said in a recent interview.
Meanwhile Beyoncé is famously one of Obama’s most high-profile supporters.
She wrote a letter of praise for him ahead of last November's US presidential election, in which she credited him with inspiring the future generation, including her own daughter.

 

Like old friends: First Lady Michelle Obama greeted the singer with a hug and a kiss

 

Thank you: Obama shook Beyonce's hand and planted a kiss on her cheek after she sang the national anthem

She wrote: 'Every day we see your heart and character, inspiring us to give more of ourselves. You are the leader to take us from where we are to where we need to be.
'You are the reason my daughter and nephew will grow up knowing that they can truly be ANYTHING they want to be. All my respect and adoration, Beyonce.'
There were plenty of other stars supporting their President at the event, with Katy Perry, John Mayer and Eva Longoria also in attendance.

 

Cute couple: Katy Perry looked stylish in her winter coat as she arrived hand-in-hand with boyfriend and fellow singer John Mayer