List The Hollywood heavyweights funding the 2016 presidential fight

Show business is not just California’s signature industry — it’s also a lucrative source of campaign cash for political hopefuls. The state’s entertainment sector has given $5.5 million so far in the 2016 presidential race. The vast majority has gone to former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, a Democratic contender. Read more about the analysis »


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Note: The totals on this page include money given directly to the candidates through the most recent Federal Election Commission filing cycle that ended Sept. 30 as well as donations to super PACs supporting the candidates as of June 30.

Sources: Federal Election Commission, Times research