Jon Voight
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One of the most outspoken conservative voices in Hollywood is Jon Voight. He has been a strong supporter of Donald Trump and has gone so far as to call out those Republicans who DON’T support Trump; he’s called them “Republican Turncoat. Voight continually takes to Twitter to voice his support for Trump and his disappointment to those who have expressed intense anger and disgust of the President. During an interview on Fox Business, he explained what it’s like to be a Conservative in Hollywood. He told Stuart Varney, “There are, by the way, many, many conservatives in Hollywood; they just aren’t very vocal”.
50 Cent
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50 Cent follows the conservative platform. He’s pro 1st Amendment (his lyrics are controversial and yet still make him money), he’s pro 2nd Amendment (he talks a lot about gun ownership) and he’s made a very successful living utilizing the American capitalist system. He has come out and said that he’s a Republican but has not placed his opinions anywhere near the forefront. He does identify himself as a Christian and has publically stated that he likes President George W. Bush.
Alex Trebek
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Chuck Woolery is probably the most vocal Conservative game show hosts, but Alex Trebek has also revealed that he has donated to the Republican Party. He donated $3,000 to former Republican Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska. He has not wanted to come out and confirm that he’s technically a “Republican” but instead has classified himself as an Independent. But having put his money where his mouth is, seems as though he does have Conservative leanings.
Mike Tyson
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Mike Tyson has gone through quite a bit of drama and trauma in his life. His childhood was incredibly tumultuous and his adult life, although successful, was tainted with violence and jail time. He’s a devout Muslim and at the same time, a Republican. He has sometimes said very disparaging things about certain Republicans (Sarah Palin) but has also campaigned for Maryland Republican candidate for Senate, Lt. Governor, Michael Steele. Like most Conservatives, he feels that the welfare system is abused and taken advantage of and has praised private education over public education but once actually described Black Republicans as “sell-outs”. He’s a bit of an enigma.
Dennis Rodman
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Dennis Rodman may prove to be an instrumental part of the denuclearization of North Korea. Who would have ever thought? Despite cultural differences and thousands of miles between them, Rodman and the current leader of North Korea, Kim Jung-un, have become the closest of friends. Rodman has publicly come out in support of Donald Trump and apparently, they’ve been friends for many years. He was quoted as saying, “We don’t need another politician, we need a businessman like Mr. Trump! Trump 2016.”
Robert Downey Jr.
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Iron Man has had struggles in his life; we’re all aware of that, but what’s less known is that Downey Jr was raised in a partly Catholic and partly Jewish family. Today, he follows Buddhism more than the mainstream religions of the U.S., and credits that theology with helping him overcome alcoholism and drug addiction. He’s now a bit outside the Hollywood norm as well with regard to his political affiliation. “I have a really interesting political point of view, and it’s not always something I say too loud at dinner tables here, but you can’t go from a $2,000-a-night suite at La Mirage to a penitentiary and really understand it and come out a liberal.”
Bruce Willis
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Bruce Willis became a household name while starring with Cybil Shephard in the hit series, “Moonlighting.” He absolutely stole the show and has been on fire ever since. He’s also a strong supporter of our troops and was born into a military family. He has gone overseas and entertained the troops – he’s actually a great singer and entertainer. He was born in Germany then he and his family settled in New Jersey after his dad left the military. He has not hidden his conservative leanings, he’s pro 2nd Amendment and voted for George W. Bush in both the 2000 and 2004 elections.
Denzel Washington
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Denzel was recently asked who he voted for in the 2016 election. He told the reporter, “None of your business.” He seemed visibly annoyed at how aggressive the reporter came at him and it was obvious that he wants to keep his political affiliation to himself, but to his credit, he’s also not about to publicly bash either side of the spectrum. His parents were quite religious; his dad was a preacher and his mom, a gospel singer. He’s a devout Christian and attends the Church of God in L.A. and says he tries very hard to always “send a good message” through his films and celebrity status.
Kanye West
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Kanye recently came under fire for supporting conservative commentator Candace Owens. Back in April, he tweeted, “I love the way Candace Owens thinks.” He was harshly criticized by the left. He’s never came out and actually identified himself as a conservative. It is obvious that he’s evolving in his views. He does support President Trump — half the time. He has said that it’s, “The ability to do what no one said you can do; to do the impossible” that he admires about Trump. His lyrics like, “Make America Great Again had a negative perception/I took it, wore it, rocked it, gave it a new direction” and “See, that’s the problem with this damn nation/All blacks gotta be Democrats, man/We ain’t made it off the plantation” have people thinking he’s leaning right these days.
Chris Pratt
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Jurassic World star Chris Pratt is a staunch Second Amendment supporter and owns as many as 30 guns. He purchased his (now) ex-wife Anna Faris a handgun when he had to film on location. It’s rumored that his marriage fell apart because he voted for Donald Trump.
Adam Sandler
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Adam Sandler has been a fixture in the entertainment world for years with his starring roles in the comedies “Happy Gilmore” and “Billy Madison,” as well as his four years as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live.” Sandler is also a registered Republican and, as a Jewish man, strongly appreciates the Republican Party’s support of Israel. In the past, Sandler has given to the campaign of former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani, and he performed at the 2004 Republican National Convention in New York City. However, Sandler holds socially liberal positions and strongly supports gay marriage.
Tom Brady
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Super Bowl-winning quarterback Tom Brady endorsed Donald Trump during the 2016 election, as the two have been friends for many years, and Trump once tried to set up Brady with Ivanka Trump. A photograph of Brady’s football locker showed a “Make America Great Again” hat inside. Brady wanted to visit Trump at the White House after winning the Super Bowl, however, he opted not to go after his former supermodel wife, Gisele Bundchen, advised against it.
Vince Vaughn
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Vaughn argued in 2011 for a plan to put armed guards in school, similar to Trump’s proposal to arm teachers. Vaughn said: You think the politicians that run my country and your country don’t have guns in the schools their kids go to?” he asked British GQ. “They do. And we should be allowed the same rights.” Vaughn made headlines when, alongside fellow conservative actor Mel Gibson, he rolled his eyes during Meryl Streep’s speech at the Golden Globes awards in which she was critical of conservatives and advocated for immigration.
Carrie Underwood
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Country singer and American Idol winner Carrie Underwood is a registered Republican, although she tends to keep her politics to herself, believing it is wrong to push her personal political beliefs on fans. Oklahoma-born Underwood performed at an event honoring former President George W. Bush in 2011 and attributes much of her success to her faith in God. While politically conservative, the Grammy award winner tends to lean liberal when it comes to social issues, including gay marriage and animal rights. Underwood may not be a huge fan of President Donald Trump, however, as during the 2017 Country Music Awards she famously changed her best-selling song “Before He Cheats” to zing Trump with “Before He Tweets.”
Caitlyn Jenner
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People are often surprised to find out that Caitlyn Jenner is a conservative because she is a transgender woman, formerly known as Bruce Jenner, the gold medal winning Olympian. Jenner is a registered Republican, and was a staunch supporter of Donald Trump throughout the election, even suggesting that she could be Trump’s “trans ambassador.” She also attended Trump’s inauguration. Jenner attributes her conservative views to the fact that her father served in the military, and she believes that America is best suited with a “constitutional government.” Many in the trans community have criticized Jenner’s support for the Trump administration, especially considering Vice President Mike Pence’s record on LGBT issues.
Mel Gibson
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Mel Gibson is also one of the top conservatives in Hollywood, much of which he ascribes to his strong Catholic faith. Gibson is a registered Republican and has spoken at the commencement ceremonies at the Christian college Liberty University. Gibson also famously rolled his eyes at Meryl Streep’s politically charged speech at the 2018 Golden Globe awards. Gibson’s career in Hollywood was almost destroyed when he made anti-Semitic remarks to a police officer after he was arrested for a DUI in 2006. Gibson was additionally called racist after a secretly-taped phone call with his ex-girlfriend was released where the actor suggested that if she was “raped by a pack of ni**ers,” she would be to blame.
Owen Wilson
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Wilson likes Donald Trump and said during the campaign, “So here’s somebody who’s not following that script. It’s like when Charlie Sheen was doing that stuff — Like, wow! He’s answering a question completely honestly and in an entertaining way.” Owen Wilson is what you would certainly call “quiet” about his political views. However, he is known to surround himself with Hollywood conservatives like Vince Vaughn. Wilson tried to attend the Young Republicans Conference in Washington DC, but his friend, Vince Vaughn, wasn’t allowed to enter.
Gary Oldman
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Gary Oldman, recent Best Actor winner, is a notoriously private person, however, some indicators point to a conservative worldview. Oldman objected to the editing of his film ‘The Contender’, allegedly saying it was liberal propaganda. Oldman’s manager called the film a “Goebbels-like piece of propaganda.” Oldman defended Mel Gibson’s drunken anti-Semitic rant, saying “He got drunk and said a few things, but we’ve all said those things. We’re all f***ing hypocrites. That’s what I think about it. The policeman who arrested him has never used the word ‘n**ger’ or ‘that f***ing Jew’? I’m being brutally honest here. It’s the hypocrisy of it that drives me crazy.”
Clint Eastwood
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Clint Eastwood spoke at both the 2012 and 2016 Republican National Conventions. In his 2012 speech, he spoke to an empty chair that signified Barack Obama. In 2016, he came under fire for calling Pesky Whipper-Snappers “the Pussy Generation.” During the 2016 campaign, he never really fully supported candidate Trump, telling The Los Angeles Times, “I’m just astounded … I think both individuals and both parties backing the individuals have a certain degree of insanity.”
Tim Allen
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Allen is also an unabashed conservative who has complained that the failure of his most recent TV show, “Last Man Standing,” was because of his strong conservative views. His cancelled sitcom was known for its conservative slant and constant anti-Obama jokes. After his show’s cancellation, Allen compared being a conservative in Hollywood to the Jews in WW2 Germany. Fans of the show threatened to boycott ABC unless they brought the show back, but ABC confirmed that the show was not cancelled for political reasons, saying “Politics had nothing to do with it.” Allen originally supported Ohio Gov. John Kasich for president in 2016, but ultimately voted for Donald Trump and attended his inauguration in 2017. However, Allen has gone on record to say that he’s not a fan of some of Trump’s extreme rhetoric, especially his anti-Muslim and anti-Mexican views.
Ted Nugent
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The ultra-conservative rock star was one of the first celebrities to visit Trump at the White House. In his concerts, he said that former President Barack Obama could “suck his machine gun,” and he even said that Hillary Clinton should be hanged. After the Congressional baseball shooting, he briefly stopped his harsh rhetoric. “Is this America’s breaking point?” he asked on CNN. “It’s my breaking point. We’ve got to end this.” Nugent came under heavy criticism after writing a column for a conservative website in which he described Trayvon Martin as a “17-year-old, dope smoking, racist gangsta wannabe.”
Paris Hilton
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Most people don’t see celebutante Paris Hilton as a political person, but her vote for Donald Trump confirmed her place as a conservative celeb. Mostly famous for her sex tape and red carpet antics, Hilton admitted she voted for Trump in the 2016 election mainly because he is a friend of her family. When Trump confronted charges of sexual assault, Hilton said Trump’s accusers were “just trying to get attention and get fame.” Hilton’s foray into politics got interesting back in 2008 when presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain made a campaign ad comparing Barack Obama to “celebrities like Paris Hilton.” Paris responded with an ad of her own where she announced her candidacy for president and said she’s ‘totally ready to lead. I’ll see you at the debates, bitches.’
Scott Baio
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Scott Baio is known worldwide as “Chachi” from the 70s TV show “Happy Days” and his own short-lived sitcom “Joanie Loves Chachi”. Now he is mostly known for being a fervent Republican and strong supporter of Donald Trump. Baio was one of the few celebrities to endorse Trump when he was running for president, and Baio was even given the opportunity to speak at the Republican National Convention, where he railed against Hillary Clinton and promised that, should Trump win, he’d “Make America Great Again.” Baio is currently often seen on Fox News, praising the president and criticizing Democratic politicians and policies.
James Woods
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James Woods is one of Hollywood’s most well-known conservatives. Woods claims he has been “blacklisted” from Hollywood because of his often offensive views. Woods has flat out called former President Barack Obama a “true abomination,” and repeatedly accused Obama of being a Muslim (Obama is a Christian). Woods came into a huge controversy in 2017 after insulting the parents of a young child who identifies as neither a boy or girl but as “gender fluid.”
Jenna Jameson
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Adult film star Jenna Jameson is a conservative known for her love of the alt-right. Jameson originally supported Marco Rubio in the 2016 election, but proudly voted for Donald Trump. The Jewish convert has turned heads for her support of alt-right hero Milo Yiannopoulos, her defense of the KKK, and her anti-Muslim and immigrant views.
Tom Selleck
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Most famous for his mustache, the Magnum, P.I. star endorsed John McCain in 2008 and George W. Bush in 2000. Selleck is also one of the few Hollywood celebrities who’s a member of the National Rifle Association.
Pat Sajak
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The Wheel of Fortune host is very outspoken about his Republican alliances. Sajak is a climate change denier and loves mocking liberals on Twitter, such as saying “Even though I told him it was settled folklore, my young nephew remains a Tooth Fairy denier.”
Kurt Russell
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Russell once said “I wasn’t a Republican. I was worse. I was a hardcore libertarian.” He later said: “I believe in limited constitutional government, free-market capitalist, reach for the brass ring. There’s this place where you can go do that and don’t step on anybody’s toes and still try to reach for the brass ring.” Russell chastised celebrities for bashing President Trump at the Golden Globes.
Kelsey Grammer
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Grammer started a conservative television network called Right Network; the tagline is “All That’s Right in the World.” Grammer endorsed George W. Bush, Rudy Giuliani, John McCain and, most recently, Michele Bachmann. Though conservative, he supports gay marriage, saying: “I think that marriage is the providence of the church. I think it’s a religious rite. I don’t understand the civil angle on marriage at all. So am I pro-my friends who love each other getting married? Yes — gay, straight or otherwise. I don’t have an issue with it. Somebody obviously thought it would be fun to tax marriage one day, so they made it a government thing.”
Sylvester Stallone
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Stallone supported John McCain in 2008. The action star said he “loves Donald Trump” because “he’s a great Dickensian character. You know what I mean? There are certain people like Arnold, Babe Ruth, that are bigger than life. But I don’t know how that translates to running the world.” Trump wanted Stallone to be the chairman of the National Endowment of the Arts, but he turned it down, saying “I believe I could be more effective by bringing national attention to returning military personnel in an effort to find gainful employment, suitable housing and financial assistance these heroes respectfully deserve.”
Chuck Norris
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He blamed academics for “training of students to disdain America, freely experiment sexually, forcefully defend issues like abortion and homosexuality, as well as become cultural advocates for political correctness, relativism, globalization, green agendas and tolerance for all.” He’s a writer for the ultra-conservative site World Net Daily. He claimed that if Hillary Clinton was elected president, she would “destroy what is left of our republic”
Phil Robertson
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The Duck Dynasty paterfamilias isn’t just a regular conservative, he’s an award-winning conservative. He won the Citizens United “Andrew Breitbart Defender of the First Amendment Award” at the 2015 Conservative Political Action Conference. A year later, he exercised his First Amendment right to say that the Supreme Court’s decision to legalize gay marriage caused 160,000 murders in the U.S. “At the time of [the Afghanistan and Iraqi wars] over the last 13, 14 years, you see going on right here in America, 160,000 were murdered.” Robertson continued, “When you allow men to determine … what’s right and what’s wrong, you get decisions like the five judges saying, ‘I may not know we have 7,000 years of history of men marrying women. A male and a female. For that reason, they’ll leave their father and mother and cleave to one and other and become one flesh. I know it’s been that way for 7,000 years, but we know best for what’s everyone.'”
Britney Spears
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The singer was one of the few celebrities to defend former President George W. Bush during the beginning of the Iraqi War, despite his false claims that they had weapons of mass destruction. “Honestly, I think we should just trust our president in every decision that he makes,” she said. “We should just support that, you know, and be faithful in what happens.” In 2001, she did a commercial for Pepsi that co-starred 1996 Republican Presidential candidate Bob Dole. Despite being a registered Republican, she went on to endorse both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
Kid Rock
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The country rock star is quite the Second Amendment supporter and showed off a semiautomatic with a silencer during a Rolling Stone interview while criticizing Obama. “Guys with the president carry this,” he says. “You have to get these pre-1985 with a silencer. I bought it when Obummer came into office, because I’m thinking, ‘What if he f***in’ bans guns?'” In 2012, he endorsed Mitt Romney, calling him “the most decent motherf***er I’ve ever met in my life.” He also supported Donald Trump and was one of the first celebrities to visit the White House. On some issues, though, he considers himself moderate.”I am definitely a Republican on fiscal issues and the military, but I lean to the middle on social issues. I am no fan of abortion, but it’s not up to a man to tell a woman what to do. As an ordained minister, I don’t look forward to marrying gay people, but I’m not opposed to it,” Rock told The Guardian.
Cindy Williams
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Best known for her role as Shirley on the hit TV series, “Laverne & Shirley”, Cindy Williams was married to Bill Hudson who is the father of Kate Hudson, whose stepfather is Kurt Russell, who is also on this list. 6 degrees of separation indeed. She got her first taste of success when she in 1973 when she starred in “American Graffiti” alongside Ron Howard, Harrison Ford and Rich-ard Dreyfuss. In the movie, she played Lori Henderson, also a pretty conservative character who was dating a squeaky clean Ron Howard.
Dan Marino
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Dan Marino never actually won a Super Bowl, but that doesn’t mean he still isn’t considered one of the greats. Marino was on the team for 17 seasons and many feel he was the best quarterback in The Miami Dolphins franchise history; he’s absolutely one of the most revered. Marino is a registered Republican who donated to the George Bush re-election campaign in 2004. He’s currently one of the spokesmen for the Nutri-System weight loss plan. He has a projected net worth of around $35 million dollars and still holds 16 of the 34 records he set with the Dolphins. He also has a foundation that helps developmentally disabled young adults learn how to run and operate a business. One of the foundations success stories is the Zing Sock Club.
Fred Grandy
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“Gopher” from the beloved sitcom, “The Love Boat” went from acting on television to politics. He became a Republican Congressman for the state of Iowa and served from 1987 – 1993. Before he became an actor, he was an active member of the Republican party; he worked with Republican congressman Wiley Mayne as a speechwriter but he credits his time on “The Love Boat” and the subsequent recognition for his successful election results. He stayed in Congress until 1993 when he decided to run for Governor of Iowa, but lost by nearly 4 points.
Tony Sirico
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Genaro Anthony Sirico Jr. of HBO’s “The Soprano’s” fame has 27 acting credits to his name, as well as 28 arrests, the first of which was at the young age of 7. He realized he wanted to be an actor while in prison, watching a performance by a group of ex-con actors. He thought, “I can do that”. He reportedly donated to Rudy Giuliani’s 2008 bid for the presidency. Before that, back in 2004, he attended a fundraiser for President George W. Bush and was quoted as saying, “I’m here because I’m a far-to-the-right- Republican”.
Heather Locklear
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Heather grew up in California, which isn’t known for spawning conservatives or Republicans. It’s written that Heather doesn’t like to talk about her political leanings and based on her left wing surroundings, it’s no wonder why. She’s not as vocal a conservative as say someone like James Woods; in fact, the only real evidence out there as to her affiliation with the Republican Party is the fact that in 1998, she donated $1,000 to a California Republican’s unsuccessful bid for Congress. Now, $1,000 isn’t going to break the bank, but it’s a heck of a lot more than most Hollywood types would ever dream of donating to a Republican.
Heidi Montag
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Back in 2008, Montag came out of the political, Hollywood closet and voiced her support for John McCain. She told Us Weekly, “I’m a Republican and McCain has a lot of experience.” She was not altogether swayed by McCain’s loss, however. She and her boyfriend at the time, Spencer Pratt came to terms with Obama’s win, saying, “We’re behind America and America’s decision. You win some, you lose some.”
Jessica Simpson
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Jessica is not a very political person, however, she was raised Southern Baptist and began her career singing on a Christian record label. Safe to assume there are some right-wing leanings that come with that type of upbringing. She came out as a huge fan of George W. Bush back in 2006, but in 2010, she attended the White House Correspondents Dinner saying, “Everything [Michelle Obama] does, she exudes confidence. I’m really just here to celebrate her.” Jessica is a registered Republican, but that doesn’t mean she can’t appreciate a strong, Democrat woman.
David Lynch
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President Trump recently quoted a right-wing article that had David Lynch praising the President of the United States. The quote read, “He could go down as one of the greatest presidents in history because he has disrupted the thing so much. No one is able to counter this guy in an intelligent way.” Lynch later clarified his statement after receiving a backlash from Hollywood, saying he’s still undecided on Trump’s legacy. Lynch was a Bernie Sanders supporter but according to a recent tweet, it seems more than willing to support Trump, but only if Trump stop dividing and can start uniting the country.
Dorothy Hamill
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Hamill won an Olympic Gold medal back in 1976 and along with her haircut, took the country by storm. In 2004, the iconic figure skater stepped off the ice and took to fundraisers and rallies to support Republican politicians, George W. Bush and Dick Cheney. Dorothy also came out in 2006 in support of the Mitt Romney / Paul Ryan ticket. She attended the Republican National Convention that year and since then has been an unwavering supporter of Republican candidates. In 2007, she presented first lady Laura Bush with the Academy of Achievement Golden Plate Award.
Gloria Estefan
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Gloria was born in Havana, Cuba but grew up in Miami. Her father was a political prisoner in Cuba for 2 years after Fidel Castro’s revolution. She has widely been considered a Republican, but has recently come out to clarify. She says, “I hate boxes, I’m not Republican, I’m not Democrat, I’m not even an independent.” She was, however, appointed by George W. Bush to speak at the United Nations Third Committee on Human Rights about Cuba. That is one topic she can be absolutely clear about. She declines to talk about politics, but she will say this: she is 100% against Castro. “I’m pro-embargo…the only embargo in Cuba is Fidel’s embargo against the people.” She’s also a strong supporter of legal immigration and “good security on the border.”
Hal Holbrook
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Hal was honored in 2003 at the White House when President George W. Bush presented him with the National Humanities Medal for “charming audiences with the wit and wisdom of Mark Twain as Twain’s outlook never fails to give Holbrook a good show to put on.”
Gretchen Wilson
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She burst onto the scene in 2004 and every country woman everywhere found their anthem with her hit, “Redneck Woman”. In 2008, she proudly put her political preference on display for all to see. She sang The National Anthem at the Republican National Convention and voiced her support for the McCain / Palin ticket. She has recently come out against ‘political correctness’ and thinks, “we should be more open to speaking to each other”, adding, “we should embrace disagreeing, talking, getting to understand each other and working through it.” She feels strongly that it’s a shame when people get up and walk away if they hear something that rubs them the wrong way, saying “I don’t think we’re all supposed to agree on everything.”
Hilary Duff
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The former Disney star is a registered Republican and performed at George W. Bush’s second inauguration. She’s currently starring in the TV Land series, “Younger” and has received multiple nominations for People’s Choice Awards in 2016 and 2017. Her first album was a Christ-mas themed record and was produced by Walt Disney Records. Her success in music, the big and small screens as well as her merchandise lines have made her a household name and a positive role model.
James Ellroy
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James Ellroy, an American crime fiction author and has frequently espoused conservative-leaning political views. He’s quoted as saying, “I am conservative by temperament…I am very solidly and markedly on the side of authority”. His comments have ranged from vague anti-liberalism to authoritarianism. He called his younger self a “f^ck-you right winger” but is relatively ambiguous regarding his overall political stance and voting habits. He says he opposes the death penalty and at the same time, owns 30+ guns. He’s denied voting for Obama and that most of his political ramblings are willful misrepresentations.
Hunter Tylo
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Born Deborah Jo Hunter, “The Bold and the Beautiful” actress is also an author and former model. She is a ‘born again Christian’ and credits her faith and prayer in helping her deal with the death of her son and her daughters’ cancer.
Jennifer Flavin
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Jennifer Flavin is an actress, most recognized for her role in Rocky V. She’s been married to Sylvester Stallone since 1997 and they have 3 children. Sylvester is also a conservative and most recently, the two went to the Whitehouse to witness the pardon of black boxer, Jack Johnson. Johnson was arrested in 1912 for crossing state lines with a white woman. Stallone had been requesting a posthumous pardon for years, Trump issued the pardon this past May after discussing the issue with the Stallones in April.
Joe Montana
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Joseph Clifford Montana is a retired, admired, a Super Bowl-winning former football player and a Republican. He played in the NFL for 16 seasons primarily with the San Francisco 49ers. He was known for keeping calm under pressure and in 2006, Sports Illustrated named him the #1 clutch quarterback of all time. Like fellow Republican Dan Marino, Joe has recently become involved with a start-up company called, “Crowd Cow” which allows customers to buy a cut of beef from a cow directly from ranchers in conjunction with other buyers who buy other cuts. When enough people purchase all the beef sections, it is then divided up and sent to each customer. Cuts of beef include the Round, the Loin, Rib, Chuck, Brisket, Plate, Flank, Front Shank and Hind Shank.
Keri Strug
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The Olympic champion went back to school after winning at the 1996 games. She enrolled in UCLA and ultimately earned a masters in social psychology. In 2003, she moved to DC to become a staff assistant in the George W. Bush administration as a presidential appointee. She later appeared with fellow gymnast, Mary Lou Retton at the Republican National Convention. Ultimately, Strug moved to the US Treasury Department and in 2005, joined the US Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
Paul Sorvino
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Paul and his wife, DeeDee have both been vocal supporters of President Trump and it’s come with a cost. According to Paul, if you work in Hollywood and don’t tow the Democrat line, you’re “out of their club”. He seems quite flustered by the emotional reactions some of his fellow actors have put on display. “I think the studio people, the business people…are a little cooler about it. But these actors, these crazy actors…they’re insane.” He considers Robert De Niro an old friend but is shocked at the actors’ vitriol. “He’s one of the greatest actors in the world, but….punch the President in the face? What are you talking about?”
Dennis Miller
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Dennis Miller is a comedian and talk show host. Miller is also a political commentator so this is one celeb that we don’t need to guess which way he leans. Miller is a true Republican. Although he was probably never considered a bleeding heart liberal he says it was the events of 9/11 that spurred his move to the right. He had his own segment on Fox News Channel’s The O’Reilly Factor called “Miller Time”. Al Franken who worked with Miller on Saturday Night Live said that Dennis was always conservative with many of his views.
Janine Turner
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Turner was one of the most popular actresses in the 1980s, starring in a lot of popular television shows and movies like General Hospital, Northern Exposure, Cliffhanger and Leave It to Beaver. Over the years, Turner was never shy about her political views. She was appointed a member of the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation by George W. Bush, and in 2008, she campaigned for vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin. In 2017, Turner said a lot of actors in Hollywood pretend to be liberals because they fear they will be blacklisted if they have different political views.
Cheryl Ladd
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Ladd became a household name in the 1970s, after replacing Farrah Fawcett-Majors in the second season of Charlie’s Angels. She was also a successful recording artist with a top-40 Billboard Hot 100 single and an album that went gold. Ladd went on to star in other television shows and made for television movies, but will always be remembered as one of Charlie’s Angels. When it comes to politics, Ladd is a registered Republican, but she hasn’t been as vocal about her political beliefs as other actors. She is a celebrity ambassador for the child abuse prevention and treatment non-profit, Childhelp.
Jim Caviezel
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After a slow start to his career, Caviezel got his first big break in Hollywood starring in G.I. Jane, opposite Demi Moore, which led to other roles in movies like The Thin Red Line, Frequency and The Count of Monte Cristo. After starring in Mel Gibson’s controversial movie, The Passion of the Christ, Caviezel’s career cooled off, which led to the actor taking the role of John Reese in Person of Interest. When asked why his career never took off like most people expected, Caviezel said the fact that he is a devout Catholic and conservative, who doesn’t hide his political beliefs, played a factor in the roles that he received.
Nelson
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The Emmy Award-winning actor is a Hollywood veteran known for his roles in television shows and movies. He rose to fame in the 1980s thanks to his performance in movies like Private Benjamin and Poltergeist. He also starred in the long-running television series Coach, and voiced Bob Parr/Mr. Incredible in Disney’s Incredibles franchise. Throughout his career, Nelson has been vocal about his political views, which skew to the right. In a 2009 interview, Nelson associated himself with the Tea Party movement, advocating anti-taxation and small government. He was against the government bailouts that occurred during the recession.
Leeann Tweeden
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Tweeden is a model/actress known for movies like Lavalantula and Eruption: LA. She is also a political analyst that has appeared on shows like Fox News’ Hannity and CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tapper. Tweeden, who considers herself a fiscal conservative, made headlines in 2017 when she accused Minnesota Senator Al Franken of inappropriate behavior while they were on a USO tour in 2006. Tweeden accused Franken of aggressively sticking his tongue in her mouth while they rehearsed a skit, and for posing for a picture in which he appeared to touch her breasts while she was sleeping. Franken apologized for his actions and resigned from his job shortly after.
Danny Aiello
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Aiello is a Hollywood legend who got one of his first movie roles in The Godfather: Part II. He would go on to star in movies like Moonstruck, Léon: The Professional, and Do the Right Thing. Aiello, who grew up in a family of Democrats, has been a Republican for a long time, and supported Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio during the Republican primaries in 2015. “I’m a Republican, as you know, I’m a conservative, and I’m just hoping for the best possible outcome. There’s a lot that I like there. I like Cruz, I like Rubio,” Aiello said in an interview.
Chelsea Noble
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Noble started her career as a child actor, starring in shows like Full House and Who’s The Boss? She got her breakthrough role in Growing Pains, where she also met her future husband, Kirk Cameron. Noble will go on to co-star with Cameron in the Left Behind trilogy. As born-again Christians, Noble and her husband are conservatives, but while her husband is vocal about his religious and political beliefs, Noble has mostly remained out of the spotlight. The mother of six has only starred in one movie since 2005, but she has appeared in several movies starring her husband as a “kissing double,” because Cameron refuses to kiss any woman other than his wife in movies.
Jon Cryer
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Cryer is known for his roles as nerdy sidekicks in movies like Pretty in Pink, Superman IV: The Quest for Peace and Hot Shots! He would later go on to star in the popular sitcom Two and a Half Men with his Hot Shots! co-star, Charlie Sheen. Even though Cryer is a Republican, he doesn’t like to talk about politics because he doesn’t think anyone cares about his political thoughts. During the last presidential election, Cryer compared then-Republican candidate Donald Trump to Sheen, saying both men say whatever is at the top of their heads, which people love.
Ben Stein
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Stein is known to most people for his roles in movies like Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Mask and Ghostbusters II. He also hosted the Comedy Central game show Win Ben Stein’s Money. Before becoming a famous actor, Stein was an economist and a lawyer and speechwriter for President Richard Nixon. Stein has reduced his acting workload for over a decade, but still remains active on the political scene and makes regular television appearances to discuss economics and other political topics. Stein remains a member of the Republican Party and voted for John McCain, Mitt Romney and Donald Trump in the last three presidential elections.
Catherine Hicks
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Hicks got her first major television role playing the role of Dr. Faith Coleridge in the long-running series, Ryan’s Hope. She would go on to land roles on other television shows like The Bad News Bears and 7th Heaven, and movies like Child’s Play and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. Hicks, who is a devout Catholic, is also a conservative, but she is not very vocal about her political leanings. She has done public service announcements for Catholic Relief Services, and was the recipient of the 2006 Padre Pio Award from the Capuchin Franciscan Friars for her work as a spokesperson for Catholic Relief Services.
Naomi Judd
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Country Singer and actress, Judd, is mostly known for her singing career, which includes 15 number one hits and five Grammy Awards. She has also has small roles in television shows like Frasier and movies like Nearlyweds. Naomi’s daughter, Ashley Judd is a liberal known for making anti-Trump statements, but the singer doesn’t share her daughter’s political views. Even though she is a Republican, Naomi Judd tries to avoid talking about politics in public. But in 2008, she appeared at a rally for then-Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin.
Freddie Prinze Jr.
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Freddie Prinze Jr. started his career as teen heartthrob in movies like the I Know What You Did Last Summer franchise, She’s All That, and Summer Catch. The actor, who is married to actress Sarah Michelle Gellar, was raised Roman Catholic, is a registered Republican, as is his wife. Even though he is a conservative, Prinze Jr. didn’t vote for Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election. During the campaign, he posted an anti-Trump message on his Twitter account. “A republican that has filed Chapter 11 FOUR times is not a presidential candidate. He’s a careless, thoughtless, clown. Nothing more,” Prinze wrote.
Jaclyn Smith
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Smith is best known for her role as Kelly Garrett in Charlie’s Angels, and was the only original cast member to stay on the show for its entire run. The actress went on to play roles in television shows like The District and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, but never replicated the success she had on Charlie’s Angels. Smith has mostly kept her political views private, but she donated money to the George W. Bush campaign fund in 2000 and 2004. Smith, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003, is a vocal advocate for breast cancer survivors and was featured in the 2010 cancer documentary, 1 a Minute.
Patricia Heaton
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The Emmy Award-winning actress started her career with roles on television shows like Thirtysomething, Room for Two and Women of the House, but didn’t get her breakthrough until she landed the role of Debra Barone on the long-running CBS sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond. Heaton, who was raised Catholic, grew up in a conservative household, which she said alienated her from the liberal culture in Hollywood and cost her a few roles. Heaton is very vocal about her conservatism and campaigned for John McCain in 2008 and Mitt Romney in 2010.
Ricardo Montalban
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The Emmy winning Mexican actor is known for his roles on television shows like Fantasy Island, and movies like Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!, and the Spy Kids franchise. Montalban was a devout Roman Catholic and a conservative, but he never voted because even though he lived primarily in the United States, he never applied for an American citizenship. In 1998, he was made a Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great by Pope John Paul II. Despite being a Mexican citizen, Montalban said he was “honored to be an American” in a 2002 interview.
Shandi Finnessey
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Finnessey is a former model turned actress known for her roles in movies like Sharktopus, Piranhaconda and Garbage. The former beauty queen, who won the Miss USA title in 2004, is also the author of award-winning children’s book, The Furrtails, on individuality and disabilities. Finnessey is a vocal advocate for animal rights and a member of PETA. Finnessey tries to avoid talking about politics publicly, but she is a registered Republican and she attended the Commander-in-Chief’s Ball at the Second inauguration of George W. Bush in 2005.
Tracy Scoggins
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Scoggins rose to fame in the 1980s after appearances on shows like The Dukes of Hazzard, Dynasty and Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. The actress has never been shy about her political leanings and has been a vocal supporter of the military. Scoggins has gone on USO tours to support troops stationed.
Jonathan Jackson
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Jackson is an actor/singer who started his career as a child actor. He broke into the industry with roles on television shows like Boy Meets World and Night Visions before landing roles in movies like Tuck Everlasting and Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights. The Nashville star is the son of Seventh-day Adventist parents and has been very open about his faith. Due to his religious beliefs, Jackson is a proud conservative that won’t do anything that goes against his beliefs, even if it costs him a television or movie role. “I won’t get involved with a movie that’s a direct slap in the face of God,” Jackson said in a 1999 interview.
Kellie Pickler
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Country music artist Pickler rose to fame as a contestant on the fifth season of American Idol, which has led to roles in television shows like 90210 and movies like Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk. Even though she takes the occasional television or movie role, Pickler is dedicated to her music and her albums have sold millions of copies. Pickler has also been vocal about her political beliefs and endorsed John McCain and Sarah Palin in the 2008 presidential elections. In 2016, while appearing on an episode of Family Feud, Pickler and her team won $25,000 for her charity, the USO.
Lee Ann Womack
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Womack is a country music star known for songs like I Hope You Dance, which reached number one on the Billboard Country Chart in 2000. Womack has been very vocal about her political leanings over the years, and in 2004, she sang at the Republican National Convention. The Grammy winner has also supported Republican presidential candidates like John McCain and Mitt Romney in the past. Despite her support for the Republican Party, Womack has been tight-lipped about who she voted for in the 2016 elections.
Leslie Nielsen
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Canadian actor Leslie Nielsen started his career as a serious actor, appearing in movies like Forbidden Planet and The Sheepman. However, he didn’t gain international fame until his turn as bumbling Dr. Rumack in Airplane! Nielsen would go on to star in other blockbusters like The Naked Gun trilogy, cementing his place as one of the greatest comedic actors of all time. Nielsen, who was a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force, was a conservative, but he donated money to support George W. Bush’s reelection campaign, he avoided talking about politics in public.
Mary Lou Retton
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Mary Lou Retton is a former American gymnast who won the Olympic gold in the 1984 summer Olympics. She was also the first American woman to win the all-around gold medal at the Olympics, a feat that was eventually replicated by Carly Patterson (2004), Nastia Liukin (2008), and Gabby Douglas (2012). Retton is a Christian conservative and was a vocal supporter of Ronald Reagan. She also delivered the Pledge of Allegiance at the 2004 Republican National Convention. During the George W. Bush administration, Retton was a member of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
Phil McGraw
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Dr. Phil is a psychologist and host of the television show Dr. Phil, which debuted in 2002. McGraw, who grew up in Oklahoma, is a Christian conservative but doesn’t like to talk about politics. In one of the rare instances he spoke publicly about politics, McGraw said even though he is a Republican, he had difficulty supporting Donald Trump’s bid for the presidency. He also added that he understood why people would vote for Trump. “Right now we are so overly politically correct that people are living vicariously through him saying the stuff that everybody wishes they could say,” he said. “He’s saying a lot of things angry people might want to say.”
Troy Aikman
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Troy Kenneth Aikman, is a Texan. He was the #1 draft pick in 1989 and played 12 consecutive seasons for The Dallas Cowboys. He went on to become a six-time Pro Bowl Selection, a three-time Super Bowl champ and was MVP for Super Bowl XXVII.The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback supported fellow Texan, George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential race. He contributed money to Bush’s re-election campaign and he also donated over $27,000 to the Republican National Committee. Aikman additionally contributed funds to Republican candidates, John McCain and Mitt Romney.
Billy Bush
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He has said of the incident, “There is a term for what I did. It’s called bystander abuse.” Billy Bush had just started working on “The Today Show” when an audio tape of a conversation he had with then businessman, Donald Trump.We all know the content and results of that taped conversation but what many people don’t know is that Billy Bush is the nephew of former President George H. W. Bush. Despite his connection with his famous uncle and cousins, Billy had always opted to stay out of politics. He was shoved into the spotlight because of this story and was ultimately fired for his role in the conversation, but he has never come out and said that he is a conservative or a Republican.
Jim Belushi
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Jim is the famous brother of the late John Belushi. He’s an actor, singer, musician, voice actor and comedian. He’s also a conservative. He’s been married three times and has 3 children. He did support President Obama in 2012, saying that, “When you talk to the President in private, he’s a cool guy, who knows what he’s doing. Besides, I’m from Chicago too.”However, according to recent online articles, the comedian has shifted his views and now considers himself to be a Republican.
Kevin Sorbo
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Kevin Sorbo has long been a vocal conservative Republican. Throughout his years in Hollywood, this is not something he has ever tried to hide. His Christian ideals and conservative leanings have, however, limited the roles he’s been offered. He has even been banned from Marvel events and more recently, the East Coast ComiCon. Even though he is considered a comic cult favorite for his work on “The Legend of Hercules” television series, he apparently is not welcome to certain events. Sorbo doesn’t appear fazed, however.He’s committed to his craft and to fighting for all voices to be allowed in the conversation.
Gary Sinise
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Gary is an American actor, director and musician who’s best known for playing George Milton in, “Of Mice and Men”, Lieutenant Dan Taylor in, “Forest Gump” and Harry S. Truman in, “Truman”. Gary is a strong supporter of the Republican Party; he donated $2,300 to the presidential primary campaign of Arizona Senator John McCain. He also supported and donated to Republican presidential nominee, Mitt Romney in 2012. Another interesting tidbit is that Gary hosted a ten minute online video tour of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library which you can find on its site. As strong a Republican as Sinise, is he has refused to support Donald Trump.
Shania Twain
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Shania Twain is Canadian and can’t actually vote in the US elections, but recently she made headlines when she had this to say about the US presidential election: “I would have voted for [Trump] because, even though he was offensive, he seemed honest,” she said. “Do you want straight or polite? Not that you shouldn’t be able to have both. If I were voting, I just don’t want bullshit.” She quickly upset many groups including her large following in the LGBTQ community. Many fans were outraged that she said she would vote for someone whose policies are considered anti-gay. Twain has since apologized for her remarks.
Gene Simmons
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Gene Simmons is best known as the frontman for the iconic band, KISS. Although it’s hard to pin down his exact political views, but we do know that Simmons has some conservative leanings. He has been quoted saying, “As an American, there’s no choice but to be supportive of Israel. This is the Holy Land, and it’s no secret that everybody in America perceives Israel as its only real friend in the Middle East – who else are you going to rely on?” He supported Mitt Romney is 2012 and has since said he is ashamed that he voted for Obama. Gene says his philosophy is that America should be run like a business, by a businessman.
Sonny Bono
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Sonny started out with a career in music, he was a singer-songwriter, producer and actor turned politician. Probably still best known for his partnership with Cher as the popular singing duo, “Sonny and Cher”. The “Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour” was a popular TV show that ran from 1971 to 1974. After their divorce, they returned with The Sonny and Cher show that lasted a couple more years from 1976 to 1977. Later in life, Bono got involved in politics. He was elected mayor of Palm Springs from 1988 to 1992 and was the Republican congressman for California’s 44th district from 1995 until 1998. Unfortunately, his career and life were cut short due to a head injury he sustained while skiing in Nevada on January 5, 1998.
Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift will most likely make you think of pop music not politics, but it seems some conservative groups have tried to use her image for their own purposes. The extreme alt right groups see Taylor as a poster child for their Neo-Nazi ways. Swifts lawyer released this statement in response to them using her for their propaganda: ‘’The association of Ms. Swift with Adolf Hitler undisputedly is ‘harmful,’ ‘abusive,’ ‘ethnically offensive,’ ‘humiliating to other people,’ ‘libelous,’ and no doubt ‘otherwise objectionable.’ So, although we know she is not alt right we are still not sure which way she leans politically. But, there is evidence that she is conservative in her religious views. Taylor has a Christian background, she was enrolled in a Christian homeschool service, and has given $250,000 to Christian schools around the country.
Kathy Ireland
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Kathy Ireland is known more for skimpy swimsuits than conservatism. Best known for appearing on 13 consecutive Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues, she actually is a true entrepreneur. Kathy founded a brand marketing company called “Kathy Ireland Worldwide”, which has helped her maintain her wealth. When it comes to some of her views, she would be considered a conservative. She became a Christian at 18 and although she maintained her pro-choice stance for a while, after getting married her husbands’ medical books changed her mind and she now believes life begins at conception.
Pete Sampras
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Is often regarded as the greatest tennis player in the history of tennis. He retired 2002 on high note when he won the US Open, defeating his rival Andre Agassi. Sampras won five US Open titles and fourteen Grand Slam titles, which was a record until 2009. He also won 64 single titles. Also known as a solid conservative, he criticized Tina Fey for her portrayal of Sarah Palin during the US Presidential election in 2008 and was a vocal supporter for Senator John McCain. Although you won’t hear him preaching; he says, “It’s not my place to tell you whom to vote for, to take any political stand, to tell you what religion to believe in. I’m an athlete. I can influence certain things, but when I see other athletes and celebrities telling you whom to vote for, I actually get a bit offended.”
Roger Clemens
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Clemens is nicknamed the “Rocket” and is best known as a former baseball pitcher, he played 24 seasons in Major League Baseball for four different teams. He tallied 354 wins and 4,672 strikeouts, still the third-most of all time. Also known for his competitive nature, he won 11 All-Star and two World Series Championships. When accused of using steroids and H.G.H. the Republicans came to Clemens defense, “This report is nothing more than a way for the Republicans to justify their partisan behavior at the hearing,” Emery said. “Their behavior was disgraceful, and this report shows even more that orders were coming from above from other Republicans to support Roger.”
The Beach Boys
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We all know The Beach Boys: an iconic American rock band from California best known for their surf songs and vocal harmonies. Their music was surprisingly popular with a couple of conservative politicians. The song “Good Vibrations,” one of the bands biggest hits was played four times in the Romney campaign for the presidency. Ronald Reagan dubbed The Beach Boys as “America’s Band” back in 1983. They often had a steady booking as political mascots for Republicans and Conservative causes.
LeAnn Rimes
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LeeAnn Rimes is best known as an American country singer, she’s also an actress, songwriter and author. She’s also a bit known for the controversy surrounding her marriage. Rime’s marriage to her first husband ended when she had an extramarital affair with her now husband Eddie Cibrian who was also married at the time of their affair. But, Rimes is conservative in her religious beliefs, she is Christian and believes in forgiveness, as noted by this tweet, “God’s grace can impact anyone, no sin is beyond the reach of His forgiveness.”
Elisabeth Hasselbeck
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Elisabeth’s claim to fame was her appearance as a contestant on the second season of the popular show “Survivor”. She went on to replace Lisa Ling on the talk show, “The View”. She was considered the conservative voice on “The View” and caused quite an uproar with her now infamous argument with Rosie O’Donnell; the incident spurred Rosie to leave the show before her contract was up. After ten years on “The View”, Hasselbeck left the show and had a two year stint on “Fox & Friends” from September 2013 until November 2015 when she announced her retirement so that she could spend more time with her family.
Angie Harmon
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Angie Harmon is an American model and actress. She is best known for her role as Abbie Carmichael on NBC’s, “Law & Order”. She also played Detective Jane Rizzoli on the TNT series, “Rizzoli & Isles”. She is a Republican, but had this to say in an interview with More Magazine: “I’m a liberal republican…we actually exist, call it naïveté or stupidity, but I didn’t know that unless you are a Democrat, you aren’t allowed to talk politics in Hollywood.” Angie also spoke out on her views about homosexuality, “Whether we’re gay or straight, it doesn’t matter,” she said.
Jeff Foxworthy
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The comedian Jeff Foxworthy is known for his redneck humor; he’s also an actor, author, and radio personality. He is a part of the “Blue Collar Comedy Tour” which includes Larry the Cable Guy, Ron White and Bill Engvall. Probably best known for his, “You might be a redneck if…” routine, he also had his own show in the mid-nineties called, “The Jeff Foxworthy Show”. In 2012, Foxworthy showed his support for Mitt Romney by joining him on the campaign trail and tweeting, “Time for Republicans to unite behind Governor Romney, a great leader who can win the White House and rebuild our economy for all Americans.”
Meatloaf
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We all know Marvin Lee Aday as Meatloaf, his stage name. Best known as a musician, singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor. If you’ve ever seen him perform, you know he has a powerful operatic voice and puts on a theatrical show. He is one of the best-selling music artists in history, having sold more than 80 million records worldwide. Meatloaf is a devout Christian who claims he’s neither right or left politically, but when asked in 2011 who he’d vote for he was in support of Chris Christie, the Republican Governor of New Jersey at the time. He was also a supporter of John McCain and attended George W. Bush’s inauguration.
Steve Young
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Steve Young, a former quarterback with the NFL played 15 seasons is best known for his 13 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers. Steve is a prominent Morman and by the very definition of his religion, also a conservative. His wife Barbara, however, surprised everyone when she placed a “No on Prop 8” sign out in front of their California home. Other Mormons supported passing prop 8 by donating $20 million dollars to the cause. Barbara explained they were influenced by the fact that her brother is gay.
Jason Sehorn
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Jason Sehorn is a former cornerback for the NFL Giants. It is no secret that Sehorn is a Republican, but says he was told by ESPN to, “curtail some of my political aspirations” while serving as a college football analyst for the network. Jason says he sees it as a double standard since political commentary is becoming more prevalent on ESPN. “When I as a fan and a viewer tune into ESPN, I don’t want politics and I don’t want to look at a person and have to think politics,” Sehorn said on ‘Fox & Friends’. “So I understood when they asked me to curtail some of my political aspirations. In 2004 he publicly supported George W. Bush at the Republican National Convention.
Tim Tebow
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Tim Tebow is a former football quarterback. He gained notoriety while playing in college, then was drafted to the Denver Broncos, New York Jets, New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles. He garnered much-unwanted attention for “tebowing” a term coined for his kneeling in prayer on the football field. Tim is currently playing baseball as an outfielder for the New York Mets organization. Tim was born in the Philippines and raised by his missionary parents. His parents are Baptist and wanted to make sure he was given a conservative Christian education. His political views aren’t wildly discussed, but we can assume they’re conservative given his religious views and background.
Joe Perry
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Joe Perry is the lead guitarist and vocalist for the rock band, Aerosmith. Rolling Stone Magazine ranked him as number 84 on their list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. In 2001, Aerosmith was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Joe doesn’t hide the fact that he’s a conservative, he told Noisecreep (dot) com that he’s a “definite old-school Republican”. He explained, “I was taught that you get what you put into it. You can be anything you want to be if you work hard enough at it, and you can earn your place.” He’s also been quoted as saying that the US has not had a quality president since Ronald Reagan.
Joe Pesci
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Joe Pesci is an actor and comedian. He’s best known for his roles in “Home Alone”, “Lost in New York”, “My Cousin Vinny”, “Goodfellas” and “Casino”. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “Goodfellas”. It seems that Pesci is conservative, but he doesn’t get really involved in politics. His religious views are highly conservative and he is a big supporter of the Pope.
Stephenie Meyer
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Stephanie Meyer is famous for writing the young adult lit series, “Twilight”. The novels have sold over 100 million copies worldwide and have also become a billion-dollar movie franchise. Meyer is conservative in her religious views and is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, AKA, the Mormon Church. She was surprised by how interested people were in her religion, “It seems funny that [my being Mormon is] still a story. Because you didn’t hear people saying, ‘Jon Stewart, Jewish writer,’ when his book came out. I guess being a Mormon is just odd enough that people think it’s still a real story. Obviously, to me, it seems super normal. It’s just my religion.”
Wayne Newton
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Wayne Newton known as “Mr. Las Vegas” made no qualms about being a conservative and his support for Donald Trump. During the election, he told Fox News and Friends, “I love Donald, and he would make a great president. Number one, he tells the truth. Number two, he’s been where most of these guys want to be, in terms of riding on his own plane. He doesn’t have to worry about what hotels he stays in, he doesn’t have to worry about how his family gets to Hawaii, so on and so forth. I could give you so many reasons. But most of all, most important I think for Mr. Trump, is he tells it like it is.”
Lou Ferrigno
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Lou Ferrigno, actor and former bodybuilder is best known for his title role in the television series The Incredible Hulk. In recent years he was a contestant on “Celebrity Apprentice” where he confirmed that he was a conservative and that he wished “Donald the best, hoping he goes all the way.” In an interview with TMZ he said, “I like him” saying that he thought Trump would do a good job of protecting the borders and keeping the country safe. Ferrigno added that he thought Trump would “definitely” be good for the country.
James Caan
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James Caan, the actor, best known for his role as Sonny Corleone in The Godfather threw his support behind Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential election. He felt the US needed a change after eight years of former President Barak Obama’s policies. Caan also doesn’t appreciate being lumped in as a Hollywood stereotype, “That pisses me off when they talk about all these Hollywood liberals,” he told the Jerusalem Post. “There’s a whole bunch of us who are conservative. I find it offensive when actors go on news shows and spout their political views. They don’t exactly have political science degrees, who cares what they think?”
Frank Sinatra
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Frank Sinatra was best known as the leader of “The Rat Pack” was a liberal turned conservative. He was raised by a mother that was radically liberal and a big supporter of the Democratic party. In his younger years he wanted to fight for a more racially tolerant America, so he voted for both Harry S. Truman and John F. Kennedy. But, by the 1970s Sinatra was ready to switch teams and decided to publicly support Ronald Reagan in his run for governor of California and Richard Nixon’s run for President. He was registered Republican for the rest of his life stating, “the older you get, the more conservative you get.”
Don King
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Don King the legendary boxing promoter was a supporter of Donald Trump during the 2106 election. While campaigning for the now US President King had this to say to the white women of America, “You’ve got to understand what I’m trying to say to you is that the white woman — and I put it in this kind of [words] so you understand what I’m saying — the white woman and the slave, the people of color.” “When the system was created, they did not get heard. The first will be last, and the last will be first. “The white woman did not have the rights, and she still don’t have the rights,” Mr. King said. “And people of color don’t have their rights — those are the ‘left-outs.’ “Donald Trump says no — we [are] going back to inclusiveness,” he said. “Everybody counts.” “So that’s why when I see them try to ridiculize him or to try to ostracize … I want you to understand — every white woman should cast their vote for Donald Trump,” he said. “Not for Donald Trump the man, but to knock out the system … to get their rights.
“And I’m appealing to all the blacks because [their] vote is given away cavalierly, lackadaisically, with no redeeming [factor], and they’re playing the vote by party that you’ve got to vote this way,” he said.
Trace Adkins
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The country music star wrote the song “Tough People Do” that many considered the GOP anthem after he sang it at the Republican National Convention back in 2008. Adkins has been registered as a Republican since 1980 and has no plans to change his affiliation. As a proud supporter of the NRA, he says that he feels Republicans better represent his ideology. And, he doesn’t appreciate liberal pop stars that use the stage as a platform. “I just want to hear your tunes. I don’t want to hear you puke up your liberal stuff at me,” he told Bill O’Reilly during his interview on “The O’Reilly Factor” who jokingly observed, “that sounds like a song.”
Billy Mays
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The television salesman best known for his infomercials promoting, OxiClean, Orange Glo, and Kaboom revealed he was a Republican in a 2008 interview. Sadly Mays passed away from heart trouble in 2009.
Daniel Lawrence
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The comedian Daniel Lawrence Whitney, better known as Larry, the Cable Guy, was a supporter of Presidential nominee Donald Trump in the 2016 election. In an interview, he told Rare Country, “I think he’s going to do a great job. I think it’s about time we ran this country like a business and not put people in positions of power who bought the position. Donald Trump is putting people… I mean he’s even considering people he doesn’t agree with because he feels he is best for the job. You need somebody like that.”
Jackie Robinson
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Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play major league baseball. What might be surprising is that as an African American in 1960 he was a Republican and campaigned for presidential candidate Richard Nixon. He supported the Republican party because of the long tradition of blacks giving their support to the party of Lincoln. Robinson also challenged John F. Kennedy on his dithering of black equality. Kennedy listened and met with Robinson to address his concerns. It was partly because of Robinson that Kennedy delivered his landmark speech in 1963 that spoke of inequality.
Stephen Baldwin
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Actor Stephen Baldwin is a fan of President Trump and supporter despite being fired twice on The Celebrity Apprentice. In an interview with Don Lemon, he said he nothing but love for the then-presidential candidate, “I think he’s fantastic. I love him. I think he’d make a great president. He’s not a politician, and he doesn’t care what anybody thinks. And that’s why he’s surging in the polls.” And, although he thought his brother Alec Baldwin had Trump’s voice down for the Saturday Night Live impersonations, he wasn’t supportive stating, “I don’t want to be a party pooper here, but I don’t think it’s very funny.”
Simon Cowell
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It’s difficult to be a conservative in a liberal industry as Simon Cowell has found out. He and fellow X-factor judge Cheryl Cole went so far as to not speak to each other for a year after a particularly heated political debate. Simon Cowell’s political views are conservative, and some say the reason may be purely for selfish reasons. When the Conservative Party in Britain announced they were planning to give a tax break to the wealthy Cowell became a supporter, stating, “I’m proud of being British and don’t have a problem paying taxes. If you want some of the big entrepreneurs to stay in the country, then you have to lower the tax rate a bit. Otherwise,
you will find them going out of the U.K. and working elsewhere.”
Bobby Knight
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The former Indiana University basketball coach Bobby Knight endorsed Donald Trump in the 2016 election saying, “There has never been a more honest politician than Donald Trump,” and he “is the most prepared man in history to step in as president.” However, some say that Knight likes him because he is just like Trump in his abusive, misogynistic, and insensitive ways. Matt Viser from The Globe said, “If Donald Trump coached basketball, he’d be Bobby Knight. And if Bobby Knight ran for president, he’d be Donald Trump.”
Mike Ditka
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Mike Ditka has described himself as “ultra-ultra-ultra conservative.” This may come as a surprise to many, but he had actually given thought to running against the Democratic candidate, Barak Obama in 2004 for the open seat in the US Senate for Illinois. In the end, his wife was against the run, and he decided not to enter the race due to personal and business consideration. He did, however, support Trump in his run for US President and said, “I support Trump all the way. I really do.”
Gary Busey
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When the actor Gary Busey was asked if he was a member of the Republican Party, he responded, “I’m a Texan.” Not sure but that might be akin to “does a bear s**t in the woods. Back in 2011, he was a supporter of GOP presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich former Speaker of the House of Representatives saying, “I’ve never met Newt, but I know what he stands for.” And, in the most recent election, his support was, for now, President Trump, stating he felt Trump could change the country. “I know [Trump] personally. I know him professionally. He’s a great guy. He’s sharp. He’s fast,” he also said of Trump.
John Elway
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John Elway, General manager of the Denver Broncos, has never been one to shy away from his conservative views, even using his team as a platform to start discussions on his ideology. He does not shy away from the political landscape, contributing large donations to Republican candidates (such as Mitt Romney 2012) and throwing his support, via the team he manages, behind conservative Supreme Court judge nominees, such as Neil Gorsuch. He firmly believes in the rights of others to the second amendment, and that the US Federal government should remove safety nets to allow more people to succeed in business.
Juliette Lewis
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Juliette Lewis, famous for her role in the 1991 Martin Scorsese remake of the thriller Cape Fear, is a soft conservative in hollywood. She came out as a big supporter of amendment rights in 2012, putting her political support in behind the candidate Ron Paul, over the democratic incumbent. But she’s strongly believes in independence and freedom from the government, that each should be able to choose their own beliefs & ideas and not blindly follow politicians in washington.
Stacey Dash
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Stacey Dash, a famous American actress known for her role in the TV show Clueless, has been shunned by Hollywood for her conservative beliefs. She’s a big fan of the current US president, Donald Trump, and wants to one day represent the same people he does by running for Congress. She is a strong supporter of policies such as curbing immigration and freedom of religion. She challenges the idea that just because she is black she doesn’t have to be automatically Democrat. She also believes that God and Jesus guide her life, and that to her, faith is everything.
Jack Nicklaus
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The famous golfer Jack Nicklaus has become quite conservative is later years (he is now 76) stating publicly that is a big supporter of Donald Trump. This is no surprise as throughout his life he has always given support to Republican candidates. He has a lot of faith in the US president and really believes that he is finally waking up the country. He is a business owner (He has created hundreds of golf courses in over 35 countries) and credits his success to the fiscal policies of the Republican Party.
Hulk Hogan
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Hulk Hogan, the famous pro wrestler, was born in Augusta, Georgia to a very devout christian family. He credits god to saving his life. He started to go to church in Tampa florida when he was 14, and is a big fan of christian leaders such a Joel Osteen. After his son was arrested and his wife left him, he considered committing suicide but said that faith and god led him to the high road. He is politically conservative and a member of the republican party, believing in republican fiscal ideas; such as a flat tax should be implemented across the board to all walks of life.
Cindy Crawford
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The former supermodel Cindy Crawford has always been conservative, returning to her traditional roots after a brief democratic stint. She donated to obama for his election in 2008 but returned to the Republican party as a supporter of Mitt Romney in 2011.
She believes it is important to raise her children in a religious household, under both her protestant background and her husband’s judaism. She has been a form of controversy against the green movement, wearing fur much to the opposition of PETA.
Kelly Clarkson
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Kelly Clarkson, the singer songwriter who came to fame after winning American Idol, has identified publicly as being conservative. This comes as no surprise as the artist grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, a decidedly conservative town (They have voted republican for the last 40 years). Kelly believes that god is even more important to her since becoming famous, as he is the only one she fully can lean on. Politically, she fully supports the Republican party, but believes that moderation is needed with regards to gay marriage and the death penalty, focusing on each issue rather than broad party lines.
Wilt Chamberlain
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Wilt Chamberlain, a very famous black athlete became a staunch conservative after the assassination of martin luther king. He saw his country being torn apart and realise that with the Republicans help he could bring it back together again. Declining to be part of the democratic election campaign, he saw it as going against the opportunity to have been given (and might sabotage for others) to him as a black athlete in the early 1960s. He believed in the republican idea of hard work can achieve the American dream.
I quietly walked up to former Vice President Richard Nixon, and told him I liked his program and wanted to join his team. – Wilt Chamberlain.
Patricia Heaton
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American actress Patricia Heaton is a famous celebrity conservative and a Christian. She’s a mother of four and a staunch defender of the pro-life platform. She is strongly anti-abortion and has participated in many rallies around the country, as well as throwing her support behind each Republican candidate since 2008. Her views are most likely from her Irish descent, and attending Catholic schools throughout her life. she also believes that she is on gods path and that some doors open to her and others close (In Hollywood and life), which she is completely fine with.
Choose, celebrate and support Life! – Patricia Heaton.
Dwayne Johnson
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Dwayne Johnson, Former professional wrestler and now the highest paid star in hollywood, is also a very humble christian and conservative. He gives credit to God to getting him through hard and uncertain parts of his life, whilst politically he has always remained on the sidelines and never thrown his support behind any specific candidate. But as he is such a close friend of the former governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger, one can’t help but wonder if their political views are the same
I have my own special relationship with God… I feel very blessed, I count my blessings every day – Dwayne Johnson
Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod)
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Alex Rodriguez, or known as A-Rod, was a famous player for the New York Yankees, and is a conservative at heart. In all previous elections he has voted for the republican candidate, apart from 2016, which was incredibly decisive with Donald Trump being the republican nominee. He donated $5,200 to Hillary’s campaign in the last election.
Troy Aikman
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Troy Aikman was American football quarterback who played for the Dallas Cowboys, and supported John McCain during his 2008 presidential bid, donating over $10,000 to the Republican effort. Additionally, he has politically come out supporting the efforts of the police as part of the back blue movement, in the black lives matter debate. He keeps mostly out of the limelight, marrying his girlfriend 2017 Santa Barbara in a quiet ceremony.
Elvis Presley
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Elvis Presley, the king of rock n roll, was a natural conservative. As part of his career he was always taught by his management to hide his political affiliations, but in later years he began to openly discuss his beliefs. He was a big fan of Richard Nixon, and a big supporter of the war in Vietnam (he believed it would be un-America otherwise). Surprisingly for his career choice, Elvis Presley was very much against the illegal narcotics, and asked to be appointed as an honorary member of the DEA. He was also an on again off again Christian seeking out the advice of pastors when he felt his faith was waning.
Pastor, I’m the most miserable young man you’ve ever seen. I’ve got all the money I’ll ever need to spend. I’ve got millions of fans. I’ve got friends. But I’m doing what you taught me not to do, and I’m not doing the things you taught me to do. – Elvis Presley.
Barry Manilow
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Libertarian Hollywood celebrity, Barry Manilow, whilst has in the past voted for democrats has become jaded overtime. He is a American singer-songwriter, creating such songs as Mandy”, “Can’t Smile Without You”, and “Copacabana”. He is somewhat religious, being raised in the jewish faith.
I like [Ron Paul]. I like what he says, I do. I like what he says. I think he’s solid. I agree with just about everything he says. – Barry Manilow.
Robert Duvall
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Robert Duvall has always stood by the republican Party candidates, from John McCain to Mitt Romney and has been a face of conservatism and libertarianism in Hollywood. However recent rumblings At the new administration of Donald Trump, have left Hollywood republicans like Robert Duvall like finding their feet.
We don’t want the government, the church, or anyone to tell us what to do. Especially the church – Robert Duvall.
John Wayne
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One of the more famous Hollywood conservatives, John Wayne, deserves to be on this list. He was a favourite of the Republican Party, working with Richard Nixon to get him elected to first Presidency. His rugged individualism was a poster child of the Republican Party and the American Conservative movement. He did not believe in Social Security and was very anti Communism, supporting the Vietnam War.
I don’t think a fella should be able to sit on his backside and receive welfare. I’d like to know why well-educated idiots keep apologizing for lazy and complaining people who think the world owes them a living. – John Wayne.
Johnny Ramone
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Johnny Ramone, the famous punk rocker, has voted republican since the 1960s election with Richard Nixon and Kennedy, and believes he is been a Republican since 11 years old. He has gone on to openly supported Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush in their respective elections, and for the rest of his life played an active role in politics until his passing. His famous quote is saying that punk is right wing music.
People drift towards liberalism at a young age, and I always hope they change when they see how the world really is – Johnny Ramone.
Dean Cain
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Dean Cain, a Hollywood actor famous for playing superman in the 90’s on a show called Lois and Clark, is also registered Republican who supported publicly Mitt Romney in 2012. He’s very conservative when it comes to fiscal matters, believing that the government should allow businesses to operate with as much freedom as possible.
I went independent and then I would start just to watch and listen to what people had to say and what candidates had to say and most of the time I found myself lining up, as before, with Republicans – Dean Cain.
Charlton Heston
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Charlton Heston, or better known as the actor who played a variety of biblical roles, from Moses, Marc Antony, John the Baptist, Ben Hur, which he won an Academy Award. He was a firm believer of the Second Amendment that every American should have the right to bear arms. He even became the president of the NRA from 1998 to 2001. He championed affirmative action for civil rights, as he believed that all people are equal and deserve a chance in America.
You could say that the paparazzi and the tabloids are sort of the “assault weapons” of the First Amendment.They’re ugly, a lot of people don’t like them, but they’re protected by the First Amendment — just as “assault weapons” are protected by the Second Amendment. – Charlton Heston.
Mike Rowe
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Mike Rowe, the host of Discovery Channel’s Dirty Jobs, is a Christian Republican, whom is known for starting arguments online over his religious and political beliefs. He is a devout Christian who attends church weekly. In terms of politics, he has not registered as a republican but votes for them each year. Naturally from his experience exploring the worst and most dirty jobs that are available in America he has a real can-do attitude, bootstraps and believes in big business.
“I’m not a registered Republican, but from time to time, I have voted like one” – Mike Rowe.
James Stewart
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James Stewart was an actor famous for his role in the film ‘it’s a wonderful life’, christian, a republican and a war hero (he achieved the highest rank of any hollywood star, Brigadier General). He was raised a Presbyterian and remained devout with his faith for his entire life. Stewart supported Republican candidates as Barry Goldwater, Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan, and when the later won the presidency, remarked to Ronald Reagan “I cannot tell you, Mr President, just how happy I am to finally be able to call you my Commander-in-Chief”
I hope to be remembered as someone who believed in hard work and love of country, love of family and love of community. – James Stewart.
Brett Favre
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Brett Favre is a former green bay packers quarterback, and a devout christian man who firmly believes that god has guided him to the success he has today. He is very pro-life, deciding to not have an abortion with his wife in the past, and supports the republican government, by appearing in candidates tv commercials and more.
This is incredible, incredible. So I thank you. Thank you, Canton. Thank you, Hall of Fame. Thank you Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior.” – Brett Favre.
Cary Grant
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Cary Grant was an American actor and very successful businessman, who was quoted to have both the brians and the looks. He became very wealthy after his time in hollywood, in which he starred in films such as The Philadelphia Story and North by Northwest, opening hotels in underdeveloped California towns and ended up sitting on the board of directors for MGM.He was conservative, and while he spoke at the Republican National Convention, he never campaigned for candidates.
It’s things like this that can make a man a… a… a republican! –Cary Grant (as Patrick ‘Pat’ O’Toole) in Once Upon a Honeymoon.
Clark Gable
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Clark Gable, famous for his role in “Gone with the Wind,” was a ‘man’s man’ and a hollywood closet Republican. He was very much pro-American during the Hollywood communist trials, encouraged Eisenhower to run for the Republican Party and on his deathbed voted by mail for Richard Nixon.
Drew Carey
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Drew Carey, famous TV show runner and host of America’s favorite game show “Wheel of Fortune,” is also a big believer in freedom, competition, free minds and free markets. He says he is a conservative libertarian.
“The less the better. As far as your personal goals are and what you actually want to do with your life, it should never have to do with the government. You should never depend on the government for your retirement, your financial security, for anything. If you do, you’re screwed.” – Drew Carey
Laura Prepon
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Laura Prepon, best known as an actress on the famous show “That 70s Show,” is a proud Republican, gun owner (she owns several rifles and came out in support of 2nd Amendment rights) and a supporter of Bush and the Republican Party.
Joan Rivers
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Joan Rivers, an actress and comedian from Hollywood, was a very conservative, pro-Israel centrist, who believed that the government is far too bloated and would prefer it to be cut down, Democratic and Republican parties alike (she is almost Libertarian in this regard). But she voted for the Republicans in the last few elections. She is very religious (Jewish) and has always tried to stay true to her faith.
I think the Obama administration’s treatment of Israel is outrageous. Outrageous. When we are the only sane nation in that part of the world — Joan Rivers.
Rob Lowe
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Rob Lowe, American television and film star, has a very balanced viewpoint that leans to the status quo, and keeps his viewpoint over to his religion as well, having married someone of a different faith but not converting himself.
Liberal politics is built on empathy. I think conservative politics, from my opinion is built on logic. – Rob Lowe.
Have a look at these well-known celebrities you did’t know were liberal!
You might know a few of these liberal celebrities, but you’ll be surprised how many you’ve never heard of!
Alec Baldwin
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The star of award-winning “The Hunt for Red October” cannot and will not be silenced about his views on politics. There’s no hiding the liberal views of the Long Island, New York born-and-raised Alec Baldwin. He has been a strong supporter of Democrats since the late ‘80s. In fact, he’s donated over $150,000 toward candidates and committees who share his liberal beliefs. If there is a controversial political topic, you can almost bet you’ll find Baldwin voicing his point of view.
Ben Affleck
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The new “Batman” has long been a strong supporter of left-wing policies, including delivering UN speeches and openly campaigning for Democrat candidates since 2000. Affleck even spent time on the phone banks calling registered Democrats for Vice President Al Gore’s presidential campaign. More recently, he has been a vigorous opponent of President Trump and got into a debate with Sam Harris over Muslim immigration, arguing on Bill Maher’s show that Harris was racist for his opposition to Islam.
George Clooney
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Here is another outspoken Democrat who does not shy away from voicing his political liberalism. Clooney is an established and world-renowned producer, director, actor, and screenwriter. Included in his long list of qualities are his strong political views, which range from supporting gay marriage to advocacy for President Obama and even endorsing Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign. Love him or hate him, Clooney’s talents are admirable, and his political liberalism is clear.
Leonardo DiCaprio
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Who can forget the legendary movie “Titanic,” starring Leonardo DiCaprio? Leonardo has held several roles since that groundbreaking performance, one of which he produced and acted in titled, “Before the Flood,” which supported his views on climate change. While there is controversy about the way his views appear, DiCaprio is a strong liberal who supported John Kerry in 2004 and President Obama in 2008 and is a working advocate voicing growing concerns on climate change. DiCaprio had plans to fundraise for Hillary Clinton but had to back out last minute due to conflicts in scheduling.
Mark Wahlberg
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Funnyman and famous entertainer Mark Wahlberg is all about the kids and the environment. Whether he’s making you laugh on screen or filling your empty stomach at his family-owned burger joint burger joint franchise, Wahlburgers, Wahlberg regularly participates in charity work that ranges from helping the homeless to providing support to underprivileged youth. Mark is a registered Democrat whose political spending does not extend past the Democratic party; he provided donations to President Obama’s 2008 and 2012 campaigns.
Matt Damon
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Matt Damon is best known for his incredible lead performance in the “Bourne” series, but his political views really caught everyone’s attention in 2008 when he decided to verbalize his disgust with Sarah Palin and her conservative views to the Associated Press. Damon is a known Democrat, supporting President Barack Obama and joining together with stars Ben Affleck and John Krasinski to host a 2012 fundraiser for nominee Elizabeth Warren during her Democratic campaign for Senate.
Robert De Niro
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A political activist and American actor, director, and producer, Robert De Niro is well known for the Democratic activism, including his opposition to the impeachment of President Bill Clinton and his blatant comments about President Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign announcing, “He wants to punch people in the face?! I’d like to punch him in the face.” He also made some pretty choice remarks about President Trump during the Tony Awards but later offered apologies for his explicitness.
Rosie O’Donnell
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“The Rosie O’Donnell Show” was initially non-political for the most part, but after the Columbine shootings, O’Donnell began to speak more publicly about her views, saying, “if you do own a gun, I think you should go to prison.” After the show’s run ended, she became a co-host on “The View” and many believe that it was her influence that resulted in its more political slant, with Joy Behar also joining in. O’Donnell, of course, has been in an open feud with President Trump for years. At one of the presidential debates, Clinton listed things that Trump had said about women and Trump replied “only about Rosie O’Donnell.”
Ann Hathaway
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Anne Hathaway is no stranger to politics She rose quickly to fame as Mia Thermopolis in “The Princess Diaries,” where her character had to understand the minutiae of another country’s politics intimately with very little time. Perhaps that influenced her decision to become involved with US politics as well. Hathaway is a firm Democrat and co-hosted a fundraiser for President Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign, which charged $38,500 a plate. She has also been outspoken in her advocacy for universal healthcare and the reduction of income inequality. More recently, she made the news for her comments on the death of Nia Wilson and racial violence.
Conan O’Brien
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Conan O’Brien describes himself as a moderate, but like most other late night hosts, his politics have consistently swung liberal. He’s voted for Democrats in every election since his first vote for Walter Mondale in 1984. However, he’s not donated nearly as much to political candidates as others on this list (only $5,600, all to Democrats), and he’s said that the politically charged environment is causing issues for his profession. “I think we’re getting into a world right now where it’s hard to know what’s too far because everything seems like we’re going over the edge at times.”
Kevin Costner
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The actor and director of “Dances with Wolves,” for which he won seven academy awards, has a complicated political history. Kevin Costner used to be a registered Republican, and the “Field of Dreams” star was even a good friend of Ronald Reagan. He grew up in a Republican household that was devoutly Baptist, which likely influenced his politics. However, in the early 1990s, Costner changed his political affiliation to join with the Democrats. He’s since donated money to many politicians, including Al Gore and Tom Daschle, and even campaigned for Barack Obama in Colorado.
Paul Rudd
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For a long time, Paul Rudd was mostly associated with comedy. He had popular recurring roles on “Friends” and “Parks and Recreation,” starred in “Anchorman” and “The 40-Year-Old-Virgin,” and appeared on many other shows. Now, he’s making news as “Ant-Man” in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While he’s never been as outspoken about his political leanings as other celebrities on this list, Rudd certainly leans to the left. He took his kids with him to the “March for Our Lives” led by the Parkland students in Washington, DC earlier this year and had previously spoken out on the issue of gun control after the Newtown shooting as well.
Sean Connery
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The former James Bond became famous through his role as 007 in service to the British crown, but most of his political advocacy has been opposed to it. He donated forty thousand pounds a year to the Scottish National Party, a center-left party in the United Kingdom that advocates for Scotland’s independence, up until the UK Parliament passed legislation that forbid overseas funding. He’s also said that he would not return to Scotland until the nation had regained independence.
Stephen Colbert
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“The Late Show” host spoke publicly about his disdain for President Trump throughout the 2016 election, which came as no surprise to longtime viewers. As the host of “The Colbert Report,” he regularly mocked right-wing politicians and pundits through his trademark satire. In 2008, he even mounted a faux political campaign, which ended when the South Carolina Democrat Party voted to refuse his application to the ballot, saying that he was not a serious candidate. With Trump, however, his political activity has gone to even greater extremes. Colbert drew fire from both sides of the aisle after he made vulgar references to President Trump’s relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, implying that Trump performed sexual acts on him.
Judd Apatow
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The director of “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” and “Knocked Up” started his career as a screenwriter, working on several different Jim Carrey movies uncredited. More recently, he was the producer of “Girls,” a comedy drama starring Lena Dunham. For his “outspoken and tireless advocate on behalf of women in the arts,” he was awarded the ACLU Bill of Rights Award. Politically, Apatow leans far to the left, and he has made no secret of his opposition to President Trump. In an interview with “Rolling Stone” after the 2016 election, Apatow said, “It’ll be sad to watch people realize that that’s what they voted for. They just wanted things to change. But they elected the same person [in 2000].”
Ben Stiller
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The “Night at the Museum” and “Zoolander” star has donated tens of thousands of dollars to Democrat candidates, including $25,000 to President Obama’s 2008 campaign. He’s been outspoken in his criticism of President Trump, especially with regard to immigration and refugee policies. For his support of refugees around the world, the UN Refugee Agency has named him a Goodwill Ambassador. The comedian, who has always incorporated impersonations in his comedy routine, has also appeared on SNL as Michael Cohen, President Trump’s former lawyer who is currently embroiled in multiple court cases.
Jennifer Aniston
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Former “Friends” star Jennifer Aniston has been a Democrat for years, donating to both President Obama’s and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s campaigns for president. She drew flak from many during the 2004 presidential race when her then-husband Brad Pitt was outspoken in support of Democrat candidate John Kerry, but Aniston was not as vocal. While it appears that she supported Kerry, there is some speculation that this difference contributed to their divorce, which began in early 2005. There were claims that Aniston started a “Celebrities for Trump” group earlier this year, but according to Politifact, it originated from an SNL skit by Alec Baldwin (which had nothing to do with Aniston).
J.K. Rowling
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While the creator of Harry Potter lives in England, she’s been very outspoken about her opposition to President Trump. The author has drawn criticism for years for left-wing politics on both sides of the pond. In the 2008 presidential primaries, Rowling said, “I want a Democrat in the White House. And it seems a pity that Clinton and Obama are rivals because both are extraordinary.” As the first billionaire author, she’s spent a great deal of money supporting candidates she endorses, including a donation of $1 million British pounds to the Labour Party in recent elections.
Kathy Griffin
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Kathy Griffin’s comedy career took a brief hiatus last year after an anti-Trump photoshoot drew widespread criticism. Most significantly, she posed with a model that appeared to be the severed head of President Trump. Many found this to be in bad taste, including the president himself, who claimed that his son, Barron, saw it on TV and thought that it was real. There were quite a few events and gigs canceled after this became public knowledge, but Griffin has since retracted her apology, saying that the event was blown out of proportion.
Alyssa Milano
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She made her name on “Melrose Place,” but now she’s making a name for herself in politics. While she’s still appearing on TV in shows including “Mistresses” and “Insatiable,” Milano has also been active in protests in support of left-wing policies. In 2007, for example, she appeared in advertisements for PETA, and in 2015, she publicly endorsed Sen. Bernie Sanders in his presidential run. Recently, her protests have focused on President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh. Drawing from “A Handmaids Tale,” Milano and many other women protested in red-and-white dresses with bonnets around the Capitol Building, demanding that senators vote against the nominee.
Jimmy Kimmel
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Like most late-night hosts, Jimmy Kimmel has been openly left-leaning for years. However, he has said that the reason for this is that the job “requires a measure of intelligence.” For example, he gave a monologue in May 2017 in support of the Affordable Care Act (commonly called Obamacare) after his son had open-heart surgery. In March, he told Oprah that “According to polls I’ve seen, it’s cost me commercially.” However, he’s also told CBS, “if they’re so turned off by my opinion on health care and gun violence, then I don’t know. I probably wouldn’t want to have a conversation with them anyway.”
Oprah Winfrey
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After her speech at the Golden Globes in January, many expected that the media queen would run for office in 2020 to oppose President Trump. While those rumors seem to have quieted down after her statement that she didn’t have the right temperament to put up with the political landscape, there was never any question about which party’s ticket she would run on. Winfrey has been a consistent Democrat for years, even though President Obama’s 2008 campaign was the first time she endorsed a political candidate. Some economists have estimated that her endorsement was responsible for at least 420,000 of Obama’s votes in the Democrat primary and might possibly have resulted in his election.
Meryl Streep
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Meryl Streep received accolades for her portrayal of conservative Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, but she has always been a staunch Democrat. Over the years, she has donated more than $30,000 to various Democrat candidates, including President Obama’s in 2008. She also famously condemned President Trump during the Golden Globes in 2017, though she didn’t use his name. Streep specifically derided Trumps rallies, saying elsewhere, “You can see it in the Trump rallies, where people I just know, in their living rooms, would be better people, are driven to the worst possibilities by the bloodlust in a crowd.”
Elizabeth Banks
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The “Pitch Perfect” star has always been a Democrat. In 2012, she filmed an ad for President Obama in opposition to former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, discussing women’s rights issues, primarily Romney’s opposition to Planned Parenthood. In the ad, she claimed, “For that little 5 percent that Mitt Romney decides he doesn’t agree with, he’s going to take away cancer screenings. What is he doing? He’s going to take away people’s access to health care close by. We’re talking about working-class ladies who need health care. That’s it. That’s Planned Parenthood.” She continued her support at the Democratic National Convention in 2016 with a speech mocking then-candidate Trump.
Kim Kardashian
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While her husband Kanye has recently said that he loves President Trump, Kim has been less enthusiastic. Not long after the tweet that made headlines, Kanye posted again, saying that she had called him and wanted him to make it clear that he doesn’t agree with everything Trump does. Kardashian, who supported former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election, also went with Kanye and their daughter to the “March for Our Lives” in Washington after the Parkland school shooting. However, it is still a complicated political position, as Kim is also believed to have been a key figure in President Trump’s pardon of Alice Johnson for a drug conviction.
Debra Messing
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The star of “Will & Grace” has made no secret of her liberal views. When Susan Sarandon said that she would vote for Jill Stein, Messing replied on Twitter, “Susan Sarandon muses that a Trump presidency would be better for the country than Hillary. Wonder if she’d say that if she were poor, gay, Muslim or an immigrant?” She even told Gwen Stefani that her husband, Blake Shelton, was promoting a “person who will strip you of your rights.” But she’s gone beyond just tweeting too. Messing also appeared as a speaker at the Democratic National Convention in 2016.
America Ferrera
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Ferrera first came onto the popular scene with “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,” but it was her leading role in the ABC series “Ugly Betty” that really brought her to fame, even making Time magazine’s 100 most influential people list in 2007. She’s used that influence for many left-wing causes, including working with Chelsea Clinton and Amber Tamblyn in their support for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s 2008 presidential campaign and attending both the 2012 and 2016 Democratic National Conventions. At the 2016 convention, she spoke alongside fellow actress Lena Dunham.
Richard Gere
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This actor believes that he’s been ostracized from Hollywood for his political positions, but not because he’s a conservative. He’s donated thousands of dollars to Democrat politicians and has said that President Obama will “go down as one of our great presidents.” Instead, he believes that his activism in support of Tibetan independence worries filmmakers who want to be able to market their films in China. He’s actually been banned from entering China for his denouncements of the Chinese government. But even with these limitations, he’s managed to have an impressive career in both film and on stage, moving lately to more independent films.
Samuel L. Jackson
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Jackson has never been one to shy away from politics. He was active in the civil rights movement of the ‘60s, even holding members of the Morehouse College board of trustees hostage to demand changes to the school’s curriculum. More recently, he has been a strong supporter of Democrat politicians, giving a great deal of money to President Obama and the Democratic National Convention. He’s also provided his own face and name to the campaigns, appearing in a 2012 video for Obama titled “Wake the F— Up,” where he said that voting for Republicans would be a bad idea for a wide variety of groups.
Amy Poehler
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The former “Saturday Night Live” cast member is probably best known for her portrayal of Leslie Knope in “Parks and Recreation,” for which she won a Golden Globe in 2014. Knope was a dedicated civil servant with determinedly left-wing views. (Her celebrity crush was Vice President Joe Biden.) Poehler’s own views aren’t much different. She endorsed President Obama in 2012 and wrote a fundraising letter for Planned Parenthood. She also took a hard stance against the National Rifle Association’s use of a scene from “Parks and Recreation” after the Parkland shooting.
Amy Schumer
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Schumer has probably become more famous for her political stances than anything else, even though she’s been a successful comedian for years. Since appearing on the fifth season of “Last Comic Standing,” Schumer has appeared in two major films in addition to co-writing and starring in “Inside Amy Schumer,” her own show on Comedy Central. The comedian has been a strong proponent of liberal ideas since the start of her career, especially in relation to women’s issues and gun control. Like many left-wing celebrities, she appeared at the March for Our Lives back in January and had the opportunity to speak.
Angela Bassett
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The Golden Globe winning best actress is best known for her roles in “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” “Boyz n the Hood,” and “Malcolm X.” Over the years, Bassett has used that star power for a variety of left-wing causes, from supporting President Obama’s campaigns for president to supporting gun control at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. At the convention, she introduced survivors from the shooting at a church in Charleston, S.C. the year before. She’s also said that “just about anyone” would be a better president than President Trump.
Arianna Huffington
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Most people know her name from the left-leaning “Huffington Post,” which she founded and ran for years, both before and after it was sold to AOL. Originally, however, Huffington was a Republican. Her former husband, former Rep. Michael Huffington, unsuccessfully ran for Senate on the Republican ticket in 1994, and Arianna herself was a strong supporter of Newt Gingrich’s “Republican Revolution.” Somewhere along the line she moved to the left, endorsing Sen. John Kerry for president in 2004, speaking at a Democratic convention in 2005, and helping John Stewart with his “Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear” in 2010.
Ava DuVernay
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DuVernay was the director of the 2018 film “A Wrinkle in Time,” which was based on Madeleine L’Engle’s novel by the same name. She’s also been nominated for two Academy Awards and a Golden Globe for her work in “Selma” and “13th.” The African-American director has long been outspoken on issues of race and inclusion, and so it’s no surprise that she’s been a vocal critic of President Trump. In “13th,” she played clips from speeches by Trump over scenes of police brutality against civil rights protesters in the ‘60s.” However, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was not spared from criticism either, with her remark about “superpredators” from 1996 also taking a hit in the documentary.
Aziz Ansari
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This comedy star is best known for his role as Tom Haverford in the TV series “Parks and Recreation” and also stars in his own Netflix series, “Master of None.” For these roles, he’s won two Emmys and a Golden Globe for best actor, which made him the first Indian-American to win a Golden Globe for acting in television. While Ansari is rarely serious, he has occasionally shown some strong political opinions of his own, including appearing at a campaign fundraiser for President Obama in 2012 and calling for more gun control on Twitter after the Sandy Hook shooting.
Bette Midler
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This pop singer has more than 14 studio albums to her name and has won three Grammys, four Golden Globes, three Emmys, and two Tonys. She’s sold over 30 million records worldwide. Midler got her start singing with Barry Manilow, but she quickly went on to build a career of her own. She’s been a vocal opponent of President Trump for years, even before he was talking about running for president. But he’s not the only Republican she’s spoken against. She drew flak earlier this year for tweeting, “Where’s Rand Paul’s neighbor when we need him?” in reference to the attack on the senator last year.
Beyonce
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“Queen Bey” has been at the top of the charts for years. The former lead singer of Destiny’s Child earned five Grammy Awards on her first solo album in 2003 and has never slowed down. Her total now is up to 22, with over 100 million records sold. While her early years were less political, she’s now using her star power to benefit left-wing causes. In 2009, she sang for the Obama’s first dance at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball. In 2012, she and her husband, JayZ, co-hosted a multi-million-dollar fundraiser for President Obama’s reelection, and in 2016, the duo sang at a rally for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign.
Bill Maher
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While the host of “Real Time with Bill Maher” dislikes political labels, he has consistently leaned left on most issues. In addition to supporting President Obama’s first election campaign, he donated a million dollars to Obama’s SuperPaC, Priorities USA. He’s also a board member for PETA, supported Sen. Bernie Sanders in the 2016 primaries, and switched his support to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton after the primaries had ended. However, Maher supports Israel’s position in the Middle East and told Conan O’Brien that he keeps a gun in his own for self-defense, although he doesn’t call himself a “proud gun owner.”
Bruce Springsteen
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This rock star got his start playing in clubs in New Jersey before he burst onto the scene with his E Street Band’s “Born to Run” album. Since then, he’s won 20 Grammy Awards and an assortment of other prizes, including induction into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Springsteen has said that he dislikes getting involved in politics, but he does lean decidedly left. He endorsed former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in 2016 and played at a rally for her in Philadelphia the night before the election but didn’t think he would be that big of a factor.
Bryan Cranston
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While the actor is now best known for his role as Walter White on AMC’s “Breaking Bad,” he was already famous for his parts in “Seinfeld” and “Malcolm in the Middle.” He’s won many different awards for his various roles, including several Screen Actors Guild Awards, Satellite Awards, Golden Globes, and three consecutive Emmys. He’s consistently supported the Democrats and was a strong supporter of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s campaign in 2016, going so far as to say that he would move to Canada if then-candidate Trump were elected president. However, after Trump had won, he began attacking those who said they wanted the new president to fail, saying, “If he fails, the country is in jeopardy.”
Cameron Diaz
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Diaz began her career working as a model when she was only sixteen. At 21, however, she auditioned for “The Mask” in spite of having no acting experience. The film’s success launched her acting career, which included starring roles in romantic comedies “My Best Friend’s Wedding” and “There’s Something About Mary” as well as “Charlie’s Angels.” Diaz has never been quiet about her left-wing views. During the 2000 election campaign between then-candidate George W. Bush and then Sen. Al Gore, she wore a shirt that read “I won’t vote for a son of a Bush!” She also donated over $26,000 to President Obama’s campaign in 2008. If that weren’t enough, she’s refused to take questions from Fox News journalists, saying, “Oh no, I don’t do Fox News.”
Camila Cabello
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This singer-songwriter got her start on the second season of “The X Factor” as a member of Fifth Harmony but has since branched out on her own. After leaving the group, she released her debut album, “Camila” which topped the Billboard charts immediately and “Havana,” a single from the album, was also No. 1 in both the United States and the UK. She’s been outspoken against Donald Trump, particularly on issues related to immigration. The Cuban-born popstar has been a strong advocate for the Obama administration’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy.
Chelsea Handler
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The late-night talk show host had her own show “Chelsea Lately” on E! for years before moving on to Netflix in 2016. The video service also gave her a show, simply titled “Chelsea,” which she hosted from 2016 to 2017. However, after those two seasons, she decided to end the show in order to focus on political activism. She’s been a strong opponent of President Trump and said that she plans to work with the pro-choice EMILY’s List to elect women to public office in 2018. Donald Trump Jr. has attacked her directly, recently saying “Stay away from politics — no reason to suck at two things.”
Cher
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The singer and actress has been referred to as the “Goddess of Pop,” and her career, which has spanned over six decades, gives little question as to why. She’s the only artist who has had a No. 1 single on Billboard’s charts in every decade from the 1960s to the 2010s. Even with so many years in show business, she’s still going strong, with a tour in Australia and New Zealand this year. Throughout all of this time, she’s been a strong Democrat. In 2000, she told ABC News that she would do “whatever possible to keep [Bush] out of office.” In 2008 and 2012, she helped campaign for President Obama, but she did mention in 2010 that she thought former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (who she supported initially) would have done a better job.
Chris Evans
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Evans is now famous worldwide for his portrayal of Steve Rogers/Captain America in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe. But even though he plays the conservative, star-spangled hero, his politics lean decidedly to the left. He’s said “I’m certainly of a Democratic mindset. I’m certainly liberal. I believe in the government being funded to support people who need help.” He also has the distinction of being the author of the only tweet that Ben Shapiro, the conservative podcaster and pundit, has “liked” on twitter. (A previous tweet by Rosie O’Donnell disappeared after she blocked Shapiro).The tweet? “I genuinely dislike Ben Shapiro.”
Chrissy Teigen
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Teigen is a model and the wife of singer John Legend, who, she met on the set of one of his music videos. Legend’s hit song “All of Me” was written in her honor. The couple has been active in fighting President Trump over his immigration policies, which included appearing at the Families Belong Together march in July with their son. They also donated over $200,000 to the ACLU, which was engaged in a legal battle against the executive branch at the time, in honor of Trump’s 72nd birthday.
Danny DeVito
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This 4’10” actor has been a prominent figure in movies and television ever since his performance in the TV series “Taxi,” which ran from 1978 to 1983. He won a Golden Globe and an Emmy for his performance as Louie De Palma and has been in countless productions since. He even co-owns a production company, Jersey Films, which is responsible for “Pulp Fiction,” “Garden State,” and “Freedom Writers.” As long ago as California Gov. Jerry Brown’s run for president in 1980, DeVito has given money to and campaigned for Democrats. All said and done, he’s given nearly $150,000 to different campaigns and support organizations over the years, all of it for Democrats. Even when he’s not supporting them directly, he spends time bashing Republicans.
Danny Zuker
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While President Trump has a well-known habit of getting into fights on Twitter, few have lasted as long or been as animated as his fight with “Modern Family” executive producer Danny Zuker. The two started fighting back in 2013, with barbs over Trump’s towels being made in China even though he said he wanted to be “Tough on China” and the future president responding, “Danny– You’re a total loser.” But it’s continued to spiral from there, running through trade policy, immigration reform, and Trump’s writing skills.
Demi Lovato
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This pop star has branched out from her extremely successful music career to star in her own TV series, “Sonny with a Chance,” and to devote time to political activism. She was one of the leading advocates for the Human Rights Campaign’s Americans for Marriage Equality campaign and performed at the March for Our Lives gun control rally in Washington, D.C. back in March. She also spoke at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, which nominated former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, about raising awareness for mental health. Lovato has previously said that she suffered from depression and eating disorders, in addition to alcoholism and cocaine addiction.
Don Cheadle
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Cheadle is famous for his portrayal of James Rhodes / War Machine in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as playing Marty Kaan on the Showtime series “House of Lies.” He got his start in politics working to end the genocide in Darfur, Sudan, which resulted in his being awarded the Summit Peace Award in 2007 and included a lead role in the 2004 film “Hotel Rwanda.” While for the most part Cheadle has been quiet about his other political opinions, he has been very vocal about his opposition to President Trump, claiming that he once heard him use the “n-word” while golfing and that the president is a racist.
Drew Barrymore
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Drew Barrymore got her start early on, with her first role in Steven Spielberg’s “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” when she was seven years old. Since then, she’s been in nearly every genre of film imaginable, from “Charlie’s Angels” to “Olive, the Other Reindeer” and “50 First Dates.” Her directorial debut was “The Best Place to Start,” a 2004 documentary encouraging youth voters to impact the election. She was a strong supporter of President Obama and was a spokesperson for PETA until they parted ways due to her no longer being vegan.
Ellen DeGeneres
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Ellen has won more People’s Choice Awards than any other person (20), which go nicely along with her 30 Emmys and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The popular daytime talk show host has also hosted the Academy Awards, Primetime Emmys and Grammy Awards ceremonies, authored four books and starred in two different television series. While she has mostly avoided politics on her show, the forays she has made have left no question about her liberal ideas. She was a vocal advocate for same-sex marriage (which makes sense, given her own marriage to Portia de Rossi) and has said that she will not invite President Trump on her show: “He’s against everything that I stand for.”
Eminem
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Marshall Mathers III, who goes by Eminem, was the best-selling artist of the 2000s and has had ten No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 over the course of his career. The 45-year-old rapper has also sold over 100 million singles in the U.S. alone. He’s long had a political bent to his lyrics, which included a music video in which he ripped up the Constitution in 2002 and an unreleased song in 2003 that was investigated by the Secret Service as a possible threat against President George W. Bush. More recently, he released a music video mocking President Trump and saying that he didn’t want any Trump supporters among his fans.
Gabrielle Union
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The actress and author got her start with minor roles in television sitcoms and supporting roles in film but really came into the public eye with her role in “Bring It On” in 2000. Now she stars in “Being Mary Jane,” a drama series on BET. Union has been a strong supporter of Planned Parenthood and sits on the National Advisory Committee for Violence Against Women. She was also a vocal supporter of President Obama and spoke publicly against former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney during the 2012 election.
Jake Gyllenhaal
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Both Jake and his sister Maggie started acting early, which comes as no surprise for the children of a director and a screenwriter. The breakout role for both Gyllenhaals was the cult classic “Donnie Darko,” which led to a series of other roles for Jake, including “Jarhead,” “Prince of Persia,” and “Brokeback Mountain.” In that last film, his left-wing political views fit right in. He campaigned for the Democrats in 2004 and has also appeared in multiple Rock the Vote advertisements. Regarding President Trump, he said, “I am a little bit more terrified about the things that are happening on earth right now, that somehow some sort of alien creature has come into play.”
Jennifer Lawrence
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The young star came into prominence for her role as Mystique in “X-Men: First Class,” but her fame grew quickly when she played Katniss Everdeen in “The Hunger Games” the next year. That series made her the highest-grossing action heroine of all time, but she’s certainly not stopped there. The films made her immensely popular with young adults, which she’s used to advance several left-wing causes, including advocating for Planned Parenthood. Before that political activity, she she had sworn off politics, acknowledging that, “I need more than 25 percent of America to go see my movies.” But with President Trump in office, that’s apparently changed.
Jennifer Lopez
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While many singers eventually become actors, whether through cameos or their own roles, J-Lo went the other way. She received a Golden Globe nomination in 1997 for her leading role in “Selena,” then continued to star in “Anaconda” and “Out of Sight.” From there, she debuted her first studio album “On the 6” and has enjoyed simultaneous success in film and in music ever since. Lopez has been consistently left-wing. She referred to former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin with a derogatory word in Spanish and actually watched the Super Bowl with President Obama in 2011. She was also outspoken against President Trump earlier this year, during the immigration controversy.
Jerry Seinfeld
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Seinfeld was an immensely popular comedian even before his long-running sitcom, which he created and wrote. Currently, he’s working on a web series titled “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee,” which is exactly what the title says. Seinfeld picks up famous comedians in vintage cars and takes them for a cup (or several) of coffee. He’s been aggressively apolitical in most of his standup and rarely comments on politics at all. However, he does lean to the left, with donations to multiple Democrat primary candidates and has engaged in something of a feud with President Trump, although it seems to mostly have come from Trump’s end.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson
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Ferguson was active on Broadway for several years prior to taking on the role of Mitchell Pritchett on “Modern Family,” the role most people will recognize him from. The actor, who is married to Justin Mikita, a lawyer, plays an openly gay lawyer on the sitcom. He’s been a strong advocate for gay marriage and founded the non-profit advocacy group “Tie the Knot.” The ACLU also named him their celebrity ambassador for the LGBT community in October of 2013.
Jessica Chastain
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One of “Time” magazine’s most influential people in the world in 2012, Chastain has certainly made an impact with her work. She’s continually been active in promoting feminist themes in her movies and has founded her own production company, Freckle Films, in order to increase diversity in the industry. Unsurprisingly, she has been a major player in the Time’s Up initiative. Chastain also has repeatedly criticized President Trump. After a tweet in which he said that half of Americans don’t pay taxes, she replied, “Ive always paid taxes. I dont call it ‘smart’ to avoid it. Its greedy.”
Jimmy Fallon
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For years, Fallon wanted to be on “Saturday Night Live,” working as a comedian in other roles while he tried to audition for the big prize. Finally, he managed to land a part in 1998, and he stayed there for six years. Since then, he has hosted “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” and currently controls the desk of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” Fallon drew flak from many on the left after an interview with President Trump in which critics say he “humanized” him, including tussling his hair. The comedian apologized, which included a donation to left-wing The Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services and assurances that he disagrees with Trump politically. While he’s one of the least political of all the late-night comedians, he’s still left-wing.
J.J. Abrams
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It’s almost impossible to tell which series Abrams is currently most famous for. He was the creator of “Alias,” “Lost,” and “Fringe” on television, which were all massive successes. He also directed two Star Trek films, and was the director, producer, and co-writer of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” While he’s famous for leaving mysteries unanswered, we don’t have to wonder which side of the aisle he sits on. Abrams and his wife each donated $500,000 to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s Super PAC, Priorities USA. He also hosted a fundraising dinner with President Obama in his own home in 2016 to raise money for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.
John Legend
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This singer-songwriter has sung with most of the top artists of our generation, from Kanye West to Alicia Keys. He also hit the top spot of Billboard’s Hot 100 for “All of Me,” which he devoted to his wife, Chrissy Teigen. Legend has been active in philanthropic work throughout the world, from Hurricane Katrina relief in partnership with Tide detergent to serving on the national board of Teach for America. The work has extended into the political realm. He spoke at the “Climate for Change” event in London, saying “All men should be feminists. If men care about women’s rights, the world will be a better place.” After Kanye West’s controversial tweets in support of President Trump, Legend attempted to correct him.
John Mayer
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The artist responsible for “Waiting on the World to Change” has never been very outspoken about politics. When asked by a reporter to comment on health care in the United States, he said, “Have you ever heard me play guitar? I’m really f—— good. You know what I’m bad at? Answering questions about public health care.” He has done extensive charity work, most of it relatively apolitical. However, Mayer did endorse President Obama in 2008, saying that he represented “a return to prosperity.”
John Oliver
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The English comedian got his start in standup, but he really came into prominence for his work with John Stewart on “The Daily Show,” where he was its “senior British correspondent.” At the same time, he had various television roles, including a recurring part on “Community.” Since 2014, he’s hosted his own show, “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” for which he’s won six Emmy Awards. Oliver has made no effort to stay out of politics, with many of his monologues and jokes aimed directly at the Republican Party and the right wing in general. Since President Trump’s nomination for the Republican ticket and subsequent re-election, he’s become a regular punching-bag in Oliver’s show.
Judd Apatow
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The director of “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” and “Knocked Up” started his career as a screenwriter, working on several different Jim Carrey movies uncredited. More recently, he was the producer of “Girls,” a comedy drama starring Lena Dunham. For his “outspoken and tireless advocate on behalf of women in the arts,” he was awarded the ACLU Bill of Rights Award. Politically, Apatow leans far to the left, and he has made no secret of his opposition to President Trump. In an interview with “Rolling Stone” after the 2016 election, Apatow said, “It’ll be sad to watch people realize that that’s what they voted for. They just wanted things to change. But they elected the same person [in 2000].”
Julia Roberts
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“Pretty Woman” star Julia Roberts has been one of the most successful actresses in Hollywood, including a then-record $25 million payment for her role in 2003’s “Mona Lisa Smile.” She’s been in over 50 films, which have grossed nearly $3 billion. While Roberts has said that she doesn’t want to talk about politics, she has made frequent remarks showing that she leans left. These include this comment about President George W. Bush: “He’s not my president. He will never be my president.” She’s also remarked, “Republican comes in the dictionary just after ‘reptile’ and just above ‘repugnant.’”
Kerry Washington
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Washington gained prominence for her role in the political drama “Scandal” and has never been shy about politics. In 2012, for example, she spoke at the Democratic National Convention in support of President Obama’s reelection, and in 2013, she was an honorary chairperson of the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network’s Respect Awards. Additionally, she was on Obama’s Committee for the Arts and Humanities. One of her primary focuses has been voter apathy and engagement. She says, “You may not be thinking about politics, but politics is thinking about you.”
Kumail Nanjiani
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The star of “Silicon Valley” and “The Big Sick” started his career with a video game-themed podcast called “The Indoor Kids,” which was initially co-hosted with Ali Baker until Nanjiani’s wife took over the co-hosting duties. Nanjiani has been outspoken against President Trump, especially after a pair of Trump supporters allegedly accosted him at a bar shortly after the election. In his discussion of the incident on Twitter, he wrote, “Many ppl are like ‘just cuz I voted for Trump doesn’t mean I’m racist/sexist.’ Okay, but at best, you ignored it, you overlooked it.”
Lady Gaga
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The popstar who many may know best for her tendency toward bizarre outfits (she once wore a dress made entirely of meat) is one of the best-selling music artists in history. On her path to winning six Grammy Awards, she’s sold over 27 million albums and 150 million singles. Gaga has been active in many different charitable and political causes. This includes a $1 dollar donation to the American Red Cross after Hurricane Sandy, work with “Artists Against Fracking,” and work with her own Born This Way Foundation, based on her song with the same name. She has also been active in LGBT causes and strongly supported former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in her 2016 candidacy.
Lauren Jauregi
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This young singer got her start on the second season of “The X Factor,” which led to her becoming a member of the group Fifth Harmony. While the group reached modest success, she has also branched out into solo work with several singles and collaborations with various artists. Jauregui wrote an open letter opposing President Trump’s travel ban on immigrants from certain countries in 2017, saying, “We need to come together and let this administration know that we are not going to stand for another Nazi Germany or Stalin Russia or Mao Zedong China.”
Laverne Cox
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This star was the first openly transgender person to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for acting (for the role of Sophia Burset on “Orange Is the New Black) and has since gone on to produce the documentary “Laverne Cox Presents: The T Word.” It’s probably no surprise that Cox isn’t a fan of President Trump, saying in regards to the election, “I’m obviously a progressive, and there are lots of people who don’t believe the same things I do. I’ve been thinking a lot about what they might be feeling, and I think they’re feeling left out.”
LeBron James
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“King James” is regarded by many to be the best basketball player in the world, with some even arguing that he is the greatest player of all time. He’s received an impressive number of awards since he was drafted into the NBA in 2003, including four NBA MVP Awards and two Olympic gold medals. He’s led his teams to three NBA championships (2012, 2013, and 2016) and was named the Finals MVP all three times. James has long been a supporter of Democrat politics, including a $20,000 donation to help elect President Obama in 2008 and endorsing former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in 2016.
Lena Dunham
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The controversial star of “Girls” and “Tiny Furniture” has become more famous for her political activism than her work. She volunteered her time to film an ad for President Obama’s reelection campaign in 2012, wherein she delivered a monologue that compared voting for the first time to losing one’s virginity. Many claimed that the ad was in bad taste, but Dunham said, “The video may be light, but the message is serious: vote for women’s rights.” In April of 2016, she pledged that she would move to Canada if then-candidate Trump won the election, but she walked that back after the votes were tallied.
Lin-Manuel Miranda
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The creator of Broadway’s “Hamilton” has had a varied career. In addition to writing plays, he’s also acted, composed, and even sung. Throughout, he’s won a Pulitzer Prize, three Grammy Awards, an Emmy Award, and three Tony Awards. Miranda, who is of Puerto Rican descent, has been active in calling for aid to the island, especially after the devastation of Hurricane Maria. He also performed at the March for Our Lives rally in Washington, D.C. after the Parkland shooting earlier this year.