Obama: Beyonce great role model for my daughters

President attends fundraiser hosted by singer, husband

Author: By Breeanna Hare CNN
Published On: Sep 19 2012 05:27:15 PM EDT   Updated On: Sep 19 2012 06:55:23 PM EDT
Beyonce with hair blowing
(CNN) -

The Kardashian family might not be welcome on the White House TVs, but we're betting that Beyonce is.

President Obama attended a fundraiser hosted by the 31-year-old singer and her husband Jay-Z on Tuesday night in New York City. At the event, which took place at Jay's 40/40 Club, Obama reaffirmed his love for the superstar pair.

"To Jay and Bey, thank you so much for your friendship," Obama said, according to Politico.

The President joked that he has a few things in common with Jay-Z, such as their family life: "We both have daughters and our wives are more popular than we are," Obama said, giving a nod to Blue Ivy, naturally. "So, you know, we've got a little bond there. It's hard, but it's OK."

He then bestowed high praise on Jay's wife, telling the crowd gathered that "Beyonce could not be a better role model for my girls." In fact, he added,"Michelle, Sasha and Malia are mad at me because they're not here."

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