MAHA Inaugural Ball featured Robert F. Kennedy Jr, Cheryl Hines, Russell Brand and Rob Schneider
Jewel performs at MAHA Inaugural Ball on President Donald Trump's inauguration
Singer Jewel sang an acoustic version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" at the Waldorf Astoria Monday.
President Donald Trump received a warm welcome to Washington, D.C., post inauguration Monday at the MAHA Inaugural Ball with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Singer Jewel surprised the packed room of MAHA supporters at the Waldorf Astoria when she arrived on stage to perform a moving, acoustic rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" hours after President Trump took the oath of office.
The Grammy Award-winner simply stunned, wearing a timeless black-and-white gown as she belted out the tune to a silent, awe-inspired crowd, while Kennedy wrapped his arm around wife Cheryl Hines.
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Jewel surprised MAHA Inaugural Ball guests on Monday in Washington, D.C. (Jessica Kraus/Instagram)
House Inhabit founder Jessica Kraus told Fox News Digital that Jewel's performance was completely unanticipated.
"No one was expecting it, so it was a big fun surprise," Kraus said.
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Hines became emotional during the song and was seen wiping away a tear from her eye as Jewel belted out the hit ballad.
Jewel performed an acoustic rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." (Aurelia D’Amore)
Cheryl Hines was overcome with emotions during Jewel's performance. (Jessica Kraus/Instagram)
The power couple walked the red carpet at the historic hotel before dancing and dining the night away with MAHA supporters.
"No one was expecting it, so it was a big fun surprise."
— Jessica Kraus, House Inhabit
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In addition to the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" actress, Russell Brand and Rob Schneider both celebrated the 47th president's inauguration at the MAHA Inaugural Ball.
The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement was spearheaded by Kennedy and Emmy Award-winning producer Del Bigtree.
Cheryl Hines and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. walk the red carpet at the MAHA Inaugural Ball. (Aurelia D'Amore)
Russell Brand and Rob Schneider both attended the MAHA Inaugural Ball on Monday. (Aurelia D'Amore)
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Trump nominated Kennedy to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. His confirmation hearing has yet to be scheduled.
Kennedy announced his candidacy for the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination in April 2023. Six months later, he dropped his bid for the Democratic ticket and ran as an independent candidate.
By August, RFK Jr. was out of the race and had endorsed Trump for president.
Tracy Wright is an entertainment reporter for Fox News Digital. Send story tips to
