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Robert Kennedy Jr presented an award to Julia Louis-Dreyfus Thursday night while his sister Kerry was across the country waiting for her verdict
Kerry was acquitted after she claimed she accidentally took an Ambien before getting behind the wheel in 2012
Kennedy and actress Cheryl Hines started dating shortly before his estranged wife Mary killed herself in May 2012
He has since moved to Los Angeles full time 'to be closer to Hines'

PUBLISHED: 15:24 EST, 28 February 2014 | UPDATED: 15:38 EST, 28 February 2014

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Robert Kennedy was thousands of miles away when his sister Kerry was acquitted of drugged driving this morning since he presented an award at a humanitarian event in Hollywood Thursday night.

He was seen cozying up to his actress girlfriend Cheryl Hines at the Unite4: Good humanitarian awards event on Thursday night and the pair happily posed for photos together on the red carpet.

The couple started seeing each other since 2012 and their relationship was put under scrutiny after his estranged wife Mary Richardson Kennedy killed herself in May 2012.

United front: Robert Kennedy Jr accompanied his girlfriend Cheryl Hines to the Unite4:Humanity event held in Los Angeles on Thursday as the jury was still deliberating in his sister's drugged driving case

Still together: Kennedy and Hines started dating shortly before his estranged wife Mary killed herself in May 2012 and he has since moved to Los Angeles full time to be closer to Hines

Robert has since relocated to California, leaving the family home that belonged to Mary in New York and starting a life together with Hines, 48.

The two avoided public events in the wake of his wife's death, but have been seen at a number of ceremonies in recent months.

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He was at her side when she was awarded her plaque on the Hollywood Walk of Fame last month, and now it was his turn to take the spotlight.

Kennedy, who has campaigned for environmental causes for years, was one of the presenters at Thursday night's ceremony.

Other side of the country: Robert's sister Kerry Kennedy looked happy as she left the White Plains courtroom on Friday with her mother Ethel by her side

Answering questions: Kennedy thanked her supporters and legal team after the verdict was reached Friday

The event was hosted by Andy Samberg and brought together figures like Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese and Julia Louis-Dreyfus for the formal dinner and awards gala on the Sony Pictures Studio lot.

'I would like to thank Variety for coming up with another award because our stiletto heels spend far too many nights during the year in their little silk bags,' joked Louis-Dreyfus, poking fun at the frenzy of events that cluttered the weeks leading up to Hollywood's biggest night on March 2.

Louis-Dreyfus received the creative commitment in television award for her work with Heal the Bay, an environmental advocacy non-profit dedicated to making Southern California coasts clean.

Forest Whitaker presented the unity recognition award to former President Bill Clinton, who gave the evening's keynote address.

Different shades: Kennedy's hair was noticeably darker at Thursday night's event than it had been in previous years

Famous faces: Kennedy presented the creative commitment award in television to Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Backstage: The trio had a quiet moment during the evening which kicked off one of the biggest weekends in Los Angeles as the Oscars will be held on Sunday

Clinton joked that he was the warm-up act for Sean Penn, who later presented De Niro with the creative commitment in film award and Clear Channel president John Sykes the media social visionary award.

Not the only politician: Bill Clinton also spoke at the event and posed for a selfie with Demi Lovato in a relaxed moment

In his address, Clinton mentioned the positive influence of the late Nelson Mandela.

Steve Coogan, who starred in the Oscar-nominated 'Philomena,' presented the real Philomena Lee with the everyday hero award.

After receiving his honor, De Niro handed 'his partner in crime,' Scorsese, the creative conscience award for his work on film preservation through The Film Foundation.

'Are you kidding,' joked De Niro. 'The creative conscience award? Have you not seen Wolf of Wall Street?'

Scorsese said that since his foundation's inception in 1990, around 640 films have been restored and preserved.

For her work as a UNICEF ambassador, singer Selena Gomez was awarded the young humanitarian award. She lauded fellow do-gooder, Demi Lovato, who received the evening's young luminary honor, saying,

'I am so thankful for you for inspiring me every day. We're here at 21 years old using our voice to help this generation, though sometimes I feel like we're the only ones holding down the fort.'

Both Lovato and music visionary recipient, Alicia Keys, performed at the affair.

William H. Macy, Jada Pinkett Smith, Eva Longoria and Wilmer Valderrama were presenters.

Meeting of minds: Kennedy and Hines spoke with longtime activist Jane Fonda

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shariles, USA, 17 hours ago

Maybe it is just because his hair dye is too dark but he looks like he's aged a good ten in two.

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hrakafuinlay, Earth, 21 hours ago

Hines looks like a Kennedy, same horsey face and teeth.

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Stephanie S, Iowa City, United States, 21 hours ago

Cheryl, doll, heads up please. Things not to do with a Kennedy man: 1. go driving late at night near or over a bridge 2. tell him you have "trust" issues 3. join him for drinks 4. play touch football with the family

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marly harris, simi valley california, 22 hours ago

I cannot stand Cheryl Hines. What is there about her that makes my skin crawl? My son thinks she's adorable.

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NewEnglander, Boston, 1 day ago

"Kennedy and actress Cheryl Hines started dating shortly before his estranged wife Mary killed herself in May 2012" Wrong. Kennedy and Hines were already dating. That was one of the reasons (along with his other women) for the breakup of the marriage.

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rjb_boston, boston, 1 day ago

cheryl hines looks star struck amongst the kennedy's and their political friends. shame, she was better off with the quirky hollywood crowd including larry david as opposed to these fakes

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noname, New York, United States, 1 day ago

EVIL.

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Ann Burke, Austin Texas, 1 day ago

He does not look well.

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Julia H, Calgary, Canada, 1 day ago

He's just like the rest of his family, smarmy. Horrible family.

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Mmdemimonde, West palm beach, United States, 1 day ago

the arrogance of the kennedy's...so smug and elitist. cheryl hines, you have been warned, this man is very bad news. i can't stand the way hollywood fawns over that evil, hypocritical man