© Getty images Hollywood has lengthy been fertile fundraising ground for Democratic presidential candidates, and the 2nd quarter of 2019 turned into no exception. noted names have been littered all the way through 2020 Democrats' Federal Election commission studies.
Pete Buttigieg, the overall chief in 2d quarter fundraising amongst Democrats, turned into a favourite of celeb donors. Actress Gwyneth Paltrow hosted a fundraiser for Buttigieg at her home in Southern California in early may additionally, with actor Bradley Whitford co-hosting alongside a few famous attendees.
among Buttigieg's extremely good donors this quarter: Actress Sharon Stone, who gave the total $5,600 max; actors Michael J. Fox and Kevin 1st Baron Verulam, who each gave the fundamental max of $2,800; and actors George Takei, John Stamos and Mandy Moore, who every gave over $1,000 in the period. Actor Pedro Pascal gave Buttigieg a smaller contribution, while director/producer Rob Reiner, who attended the Paltrow fundraiser, also contributed $2,800 to Buttigieg's campaign.
Larry David, creator of "Seinfeld" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm," and his daughter, Cazzie David, each and every gave Buttigieg $2,800, as did both Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi. Buttigieg also got a smaller contribution from Jennifer Aniston.
home state senator Kamala Harris also benefited from Hollywood's largesse. She received $2,800 contributions from actors corresponding to Rita Wilson, Emma Roberts, and Jennifer Garner (Garner and ex-husband Ben Affleck split their support, with Affleck giving to Cory Booker's 2020 campaign within the equal length). Others like Don Cheadle, Lily Tomlin, Leslie Odom Jr., and Cecily strong made smaller donations.
Harris additionally acquired a full $5,600 max from actor and director Sean Penn, who also gave $2,800 to fellow Californian Eric Swalwell's considering the fact that-ended campaign. a few celeb donors appeared unable to decide to only 1 candidate -- the aforementioned Wilson gave to both Harris and Biden, for instance, while Takei gave to Buttigieg and Biden.
meanwhile, former vice chairman Joe Biden's second quarter file changed into additionally studded with some noted names, together with Wilson, Takei and Tom Hanks, who contributed $1,four hundred during the length.
regardless of swearing off inner most fundraisers and fundraising calls, Sen. Elizabeth Warren additionally managed to haul in a fair share of superstar contributions within the 2d quarter. Actress and singer Bette Midler and actress Scarlett Johansson both gave Warren $2,800, while comic Amy Schumer gave Warren a full max of $5,600. Actor Ryan Reynolds also gave $2,000 within the period, whereas showrunner Shonda Rhimes contributed $2,800.
Bernie Sanders also saw a cadre of movie star supporters -- a few of whom backed him in 2016 -- open their checkbooks within the second quarter. Actress Shailene Woodley, who vocally backed Sanders' remaining presidential bid, gave $2,000 in the quarter, while filmmaker Adam McKay contributed $2,800.
And Cory Booker received some celebrity assist in the 2nd quarter -- including from his girlfriend, actress Rosario Dawson, who contributed an extra $731 within the 2nd quarter to bring her cycle total to the fundamental max of $2,800. As outlined above, Affleck gave Booker $2,800, while Whitford gave Booker $1,000, despite co-hosting a Buttigieg fundraiser just weeks later, and actor Glenn Howerton also gave $500.
And it wasn't just desirable-tier Democrats who said terrific donations in their 2d quarter reviews. Actor Steve Buscemi gave bill de Blasio's presidential campaign $5,600, and actor Jeff Bridges gave Steve Bullock's campaign $500. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey contributed $5,600 to Tulsi Gabbard's 2020 crusade the day after her performance at the first debate.
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