Celebrity endorsement tracker
This page was updated Oct. 4, 2016
The hotly contested 2016 presidential race seems to have more celebrity voices than ever speaking out. Though Hollywood is especially drawn to the Democratic side of the aisle, stars are checking into Republican camps as well. This is not an all-inclusive list, but the celebs below have all gone public with their presidential politics. This page will be updated periodically.
The entourage
Hillary Clinton, the Democratic nominee, has a flotilla of bold-face names as backers, including an abundance of A-listers. Her experience and her attention to women's rights are top draws.
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Feeling the Bern
Looking for old-school rabble-rousers and new-school activists? Many rallied behind Bernie Sanders during the campaign, attracted by his anti-establishment positions. Though some said they would vote for Clinton if Sanders wasn't the nominee, few have publicly spoken up to endorse her since he gave the nominee his blessing.
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You're hired
Backers of Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for president, are primarily the bold and the burly. His immigration stance and business experience have been cited by supporters. His immigration stance and business experience have been cited by his supporters, some of whom spoke prominently on his behalf at the GOP convention.
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Friends of Cruz
Ted Cruz dropped out of the race on May 3. His list of celebrity supporters was, in a word, concise. That said, it reflected his conservative target demographic.
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Campaigned
Strong for Kasich
John Kasich dropped out of the race on May 4, but before that the Ohio governor had a famous fan club. Like their candidate, these celebrities don't always toe the conservative line.
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*Indicates that a celebrity had previously supported another candidate.
Photo illustrations by Eben McCue. Photo credits: Los Angeles Times Staff, Associated Press, Getty Images, AFP, Wireimages.com, A&E
Editor's note: Written support refers to celebrities who have signed a letter of support or offered up a letter of their own. Fundraising means the person has been involved with a fund-raising event as a host, guest or performer, or has given a cash donation. Campaigning includes PSAs, appearances, interviews and supportive comments on social media. Quotes are taken from a variety of sources including campaign materials, social media, the Los Angeles Times and other media outlets.