[Talk show host Oprah Winfrey and musician Paul McCartney, both Kennedy Center honorees, at the Honors Gala in Washington. That's Oprah's boyfriend Stedman and Trade Representative Ron Kirk in the back. Photo via AP.]

Robert DeNiro, Mel Brooks, Dave Brubeck, Grace Bumbry and Bruce Springsteen were all appreciated during last night's Kennedy Center Honors. Here's a roundup of some of the best moments —including Ben Stiller and the Obamas— courtesy of Aol.