What happens when Hollywood meets the White House?

All kinds of things, including questionable fashion choices and questionable opinions.

While her husband was campaigning, Hines appeared on an episode of the podcast"Literally!

Cheryl Hines looking at camera with a slight smile, diamond necklace, and off the shoulder black top

However, rather than dishing about politics, the two actors chatted about fashion.

And I was just like, ‘Hello, I’m here,'" she joked with Lowe.

Given some of her fashion choices over the years, the ratty pajamas may have been preferable.

Cheryl Hines in a slanted ruffle red dress standing next to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the red carpet

Rumba, samba, or movie premiere?

The couple were on hand for the New York premiere of Hines’ movie “Wilson.”

The three-quarter sleeves also ended in ruffles.

Cheryl Hines on a red carpet with a multi-ruffled dress in a busy floral pattern, and carrying a doctor’s bag-looking purse

We’re not convinced there wasn’t a stethoscope in there.

Making it even worse were her shoes, some sort of sneaker loafer with a rubber wedge heel.

It would have been better if the too-long pants covered them up even more.

Candid photo of Cheryl Hines at an outdoor market wearing a blue blazer and ill-fitting white pants with chunky shoes

The top back of the dress was made of sheer netting decorated with a design of sparkly gems.

The dress caused a bit of a commotion, with folks both loving and hating it.

Hines recalled the haters' reaction, noting, “It reminded some people of an ice-skating costume.

Cheryl Hines in a purple gown with a beaded back, posing at the HBO Emmy party

They had strong feelings about it.”

Split personality via a shirt

Is she a Hollywood actor?

Is she a politician’s wife in Washington D.C.?

Cheryl Hines on the red carpet wearing a black blouse with one bare shoulder, a bow, and sheer fabric

That attached silk scarf tied into a perfect bow on one side of her neck?