List of celebrities with links to the U.S. Republican Party

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This list of celebrities with links to the US Republican Party includes living Americans widely renowned outside of politics who are or have been supporters of candidates of the United States Republican Party.

Contents 1 Republican officeholders 2 Self described Republicans 3 Wednesday Morning Club Members 4 Attended the 2004 Republican National Convention 5 Other (not all Republicans) 6 See also 7 Sources

Republican officeholders

• Shirley Temple Black, actress, ran for Congress as a Republican, former U.S. Ambassador, served under four Republican Presidents. [1]
• Michael Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg L.P., Mayor of New York City. [2]
• Jim Bunning, Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher, U.S. Senator from Kentucky. [3]
• Clint Eastwood, actor, composer, director, producer, registered Republican, former Mayor of Carmel, California. [4] [5]
• Fred Grandy, actor, former U.S. Congressman from Iowa. [6]
• Jack Kemp, professional football player, former U.S. Congressman from New York, candidate for U.S. Vice President in 1996 with presidential nominee Bob Dole. [7]
• Lawrence Kudlow, CNBC host, journalist, former Associate Director for Economics and Planning in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under President Reagan. [8]
• Steve Largent, Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver, former U.S. Congressman from Oklahoma. [9]
• Judy Martz, Olympic speed skater, former Governor of Montana. [10]
• Tom Osborne, College Football Hall of Fame head coach, U.S. Congressman from Nebraska. [11]
• Jim Ryun, Olympic distance runner, U.S. Congressman from Kansas. [12]
• Joe Scarborough, MSNBC host, former U.S. Congressman from Florida, served on the President's Council under George W. Bush. [13]
• Arnold Schwarzenegger, actor, bodybuilder, Governor of California. [14]
• Fred Thompson, actor, former U.S. Senator from Tennessee. [15]
• J.C. Watts, football player, former U.S. Congressman from Oklahoma. [16]

Self described Republicans

• Danny Aiello, actor. "I turned in my card to become a Republican because I did not want to be known as a Democrat under that person's regime." [17]
• Curt Schilling, baseball pitcher, spoke for Bush in '04 election.
• India Allen, actress and model former Playboy Playmate. "I'm a die-hard Republican."
• Kim Alexis, model. [18]
• Bob Backlund, professional wrestler. [19]
• Adam Baldwin, actor, is a Republican even stating his views on-line at Fireflyfans.net.
• George A. Borgman, jazz journalist. Listed as Republican in Who's Who in America.
• William F. Buckley, Jr., Libertarian journalist and founder of the National Review magazine.[20]
• James Caan, actor
• Dean Cain, actor [21] [22]
• Mary Carey, porn star [23]
• Dixie Carter, actress, once jokingly described herself as "the only Republican in show business" [24]
• Jim Caviezel, actor.[25][26]
• Robert Conrad, actor. [27]
• Robert Davi, actor. Member of the Republican group The Sunday Night Club.
• Ted DiBiase, former professional wrestler. [28]
• Shannen Doherty, actress. [29]
• Robert Duvall, "One guy asked me, 'How can you be an actor and be a Republican?' I can vote either way. But how can you boil it down to political affiliation? All the atrocities against blacks in the South were committed by Democratic sheriffs." [30]
• Dale Earnhardt, Jr., NASCAR driver. "Politically, Junior does side with a voting block known as NASCAR dads. He’s a Republican and he supports George W. Bush." [31]
• Larry Elder, a radio show host. Elder is, "a member of the Republican Party who holds libertarian ideals."
• Sully Erna, lead singer for rock band Godsmack. "I'm a Republican...I don't love Bush, I'll tell you that, but I want a Republican in office." [32]
• Shandi Finnessey, Miss USA 2004. [33] [34]
• Bob Gale, co-screenwriter of Back to the Future, "I'm a registered Republican...and very anti-Communist from way back." (original source doesn't contain quote)[35]
• Vincent Gallo, director, actor [36]
• Jeff Gordon Nascar Driver, has given money to Republican Kevin Triplett [37]
• Kelsey Grammer, actor. [38] [39]
• Erika Harold, former Miss America. [40][41]
• Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Survivor contestant and host of The View The Washington Times, Centrists at center stage, by James G. Lakely
• Patricia Heaton, actress.A True Hollywood-Hero by Lisa Sarrach, September 6, 2004

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• Charlton Heston, actor
• Honky Tonk Man, professional wrestler. Member of the Pro Wrestling Republican Coalition. [44]
• Lisa Kennedy, former MTV veejay, game show host. [45]
• Rob Konrad, NFL fullback. [46]
• Dean Jones, actor, Republican activist, 2003 guest of the California Republican Assembly.
• Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Actor, Former World Wrestling Entertainment athlete.[47][48]
• Patrick Johnson, NFL wide receiver. [49]
• Shirley Jones, singer and actress, registered Republican who has sung at the 1988 Republican National Convention and the 2003 Christmas Tree Lighting in Washington, DC, at George W. Bush's request [50]
• Don King, boxing promoter. [51]
• Ernie Ladd, former American football player and professional wrestler. Campaigned for George W. Bush in 2000 and attended the 2000 Republican National Convention. [52] [53]
• Tommy Lasorda, former major league baseball manager. [54] [55]
• Al Leiter, professional baseball player. [56]
• Audra Lynn, Playboy Playmate "Uhhh…(laughs) Republican…definitely!!"
• Don Mattingly, former professional baseball player. [57]
• Alex Rodriguez, professional baseball player. Gave $2,000 to President Bush in '03. [58]
• Dina Merrill, actress, co-chair of the Republican Majority for Choice.
• John Popper, lead singer of Blues Traveler. Describes self as "a Libertarian who is a Republican when pushed." [59]
• Tom Pritchard, former professional wrestler. Member of the Pro Wrestling Republican Coalition. [60] [61]
• Emily Procter of CSI: Miami stated herself to be a Republican in Esquire.
• Ivan Reitman, director and producer. [62]
• John Rhys-Davies, actor. [63] [64]
• Mickey Rooney, actor, states he is a Republican in his autobiography Life is Too Short.
• Jane Russell, actress, stated "I have always been a Republican."
• Aaron Russo, Hollywood producer planned to run for Governor of Nevada as a Republican. [65], [66]
• Ron Silver, actor. A former Democrat, he appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. Ron Silver - A True Hollywood-Hero by Lisa Sarrach, September 6, 2004, [67], Outspoken Bush Supporter,
• Jessica Simpson, entertainer. [68][69], The Washington Times, Centrists at center stage, by James G. Lakely
• Tony Sirico, actor. "I am a far-to-the-right Republican." [70]
• Grace Slick, singer. "I am a life-long Republican." interview, "Turn Ben Stein On", Comedy Central, 1999?
• Fred Smerlas, former NFL nose tackle. [71] [72] [73]
• Ben Stein, former Nixon speechwriter, actor and writer, lawyer, economist, donated money in support of President Bush and Republicans 2004. (Nixon administration staff member) [74], [75], [76]
• Frank Thomas, professional baseball player. [77]
• Leeann Tweeden, model and television personality, former Playboy Playmate. [78]
• Ultimate Warrior, professional wrestler. [79] [80]
• Terri Welles, actress and model, former Playboy Playmate. [81]
• Chuck Norris, actor - donated money for years to republican presidency and other republicans
• Michael Williford, conservative commentator- has been known to have pro-Bush speeches and supports the Republican party
• Johnny Ramone, Guitarist of the lengendary band, the Ramones, the inventors of punk rock, Washington Times Article

Wednesday Morning Club Members

(Conservative Hollywood club whose members aren't all Republicans)

• Tony Danza, Member of the Wednesday Morning Club.
• Bob Gale, the screenwriter of Back to the Future, Member of the Wednesday Morning Club.
• Charlton Heston, Former President of The National Rifle Association of America, Member of the Wednesday Morning Club.
• Kurt Russell, LibertarianMember of the Wednesday Morning Club.
• Pat Sajak, Member of the Wednesday Morning Club.
• Edgar Scherick, television miniseries and motion picture producer. [82]
• Tom Selleck, Member of the Wednesday Morning Club.\
• Brian Walton, President of the Writers Guild of America, Member of the Wednesday Morning Club.

Attended the 2004 Republican National Convention

• Stephen Baldwin, actor. Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. Ron Silver - A True Hollywood-Hero by Lisa Sarrach, September 6, 2004
• Brooks and Dunn, musicians. Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. Ron Silver - A True Hollywood-Hero by Lisa Sarrach, September 6, 2004
• Bo Derek, actress. Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. [83], [84]
• Sara Evans, musician. Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. Ron Silver - A True Hollywood-Hero by Lisa Sarrach, September 6, 2004
• Vincent Gallo, actor, musician, director. Delegate from New York at the 2004 Republican National Convention. See below.
• Jerry Glanville, former NFL head coach. Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. [85]
• Dorothy Hamill, Olympic figure skating gold medalist. Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. [86]
• Angie Harmon, actress. Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. Ron Silver - A True Hollywood-Hero by Lisa Sarrach, September 6, 2004, [87]
• Elisabeth Hasselbeck, co-host of The View. Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. Ron Silver - A True Hollywood-Hero by Lisa Sarrach, September 6, 2004
• Mark Henry, professional wrestler. Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. [88]
• Jonny Lang, blues singer. Performed at the 2004 Republican National Convention. [89]
• Linda McMahon, professional wrestling personality. Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. [90]
• Lisa Moretti, professional wrestling personality. Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. [91]
• Lynyrd Skynyrd, rock band. Performed at the 2004 Republican National Convention. [92]
• Chris Nowinski, professional wrestler. Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. [93]
• Rick Schroder, actor. Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. [94]
• Jason Sehorn, football player and husband of Angie Harmon (see above). Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. Ron Silver - A True Hollywood-Hero by Lisa Sarrach, September 6, 2004, [95] [96]
• Lynn Swann, Pro Football Hall of Famer. Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. [97], Endorsed President Bush in open letter October 21, 2004. [98], Current candidate for 2006 Republican Primary Election for Pennsylvania Governor. [99]
• Rip Torn, comic actor. Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. Ron Silver - A True Hollywood-Hero by Lisa Sarrach, September 6, 2004
• Travis Tritt, musician. Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. Ron Silver - A True Hollywood-Hero by Lisa Sarrach, September 6, 2004
• Jaci Velasquez, singer. Performed at the 2004 Republican National Convention. [100]
• Lee Ann Womack, singer. Performed at the 2004 Republican National Convention. [101]
• ZZ Top, rock band. Performed at the 2004 Republican National Convention. [102]

Other (not all Republicans)

• Greg Anthony, former NBA guard, current ESPN basketball analyst. Considering a run for office as a Republican. [103]
• Big Show, professional wrestler. Attended 2004 Republican National Convention. "JBL, Michaels and Show are all Republicans." [104]
• Greg Norman, Pro golfer. Has given $4,000 to President Bush, $0 to Democrats. [105]
• Emma Caulfield, actress. Republican Babe of the Week!, said she'd support Elizabeth Dole if she ran for President, but denied being "some crazy right-wing fascist" and said "I would never fully admit to being a Republican in this town. I want to work."[106]
• Dean Koontz, Author. Since 2000, Has given $6,000 to the RNC and President Bush. $0 to Democrats. [107]
• Marc Cherry, Creator/Exec. Producer of Desperate Housewives. "a somewhat conservative, gay Republican".
• Hilary Duff, actress and pop singer, performed at 2005 presidential inauguration. The Brown Daily Herald, The Inauguration: from pound cake to Hilary Duff, by Nicholas Swisher, February 2, 2005.
• Dale Jarrett Nascar driver, has given $6,200 to Republicans, $0 to Democrats. [108]
• Andy Garcia, actor. Known as a conservative and a Republican. [109] [110]
• Mel Gibson, movie actor, director and producer. [111], The Washington Times, Centrists at center stage, by James G. Lakely
• Vin Scully, Sportscaster. Has given $8,500 to Republican candidates, $0 to Democrats. [112]
• Dennis Hopper, Actor. Gave $4,000 to the RNC in '04 and '05, $0 to Democrats. [113]
• Tom Glavine, professional baseball player. Supported George W. Bush. [114]
• Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, actor and rapper. Says the president is "incredible...a gangsta." Says if his felony conviction didn't prevent him from voting, he would have voted for Bush. [115]
• JoJo, singer. Sang at the 2000 Republican National Convention, [116], but later said in an interview that she didn't "agree with the things that Bush has done in office."[117]
• Brent Jones, former NFL tight end. Considering running as a Republican candidate in California. [118]
• Toby Keith, country musician. Listed as a "pop-culture" Republican in the Edmonton Sun August 20, 2004. [119] Is a self-described "Conservative Democrat" [120]
• Jim Kelly, hall of fame NFL quarterback. Attended a George W. Bush fundraiser in 2004. [121]
• Jerome Bettis, Former NFL running back. Gave $2,000 to President Bush in '03. Has not donated to any Democrats. [122]
• Chaka Khan, singer. Attended the 2000 Republican National Convention. [123]
• Cheryl Ladd, actress. JerseyGOP, Republican babe of the Week!
• Jim Nantz, CBS Sports broadcaster, has given $3,000 to President Bush, $0 to Democrats. [124]
• LL Cool J, hip-hop artist. Frequently seen at Republican fundraisers and voted for New York Governor George Pataki.
• John "Bradshaw" Layfield, professional wrestler. Attended 2004 Republican National Convention. "JBL, Michaels and Show are all Republicans." [125]
• Joanna Levesque, sang at the 2000 Republican National Convention and asked by the First Lady to perform at Christmas In Washington 2004 and the 2005 Inauguration Concert "America's Future Rocks Today: A Call To Service". [126]
• Marilyn Manson, infamous "shock rocker." In 2000, explained his plan to vote Republican with "if I had to pick, I'd pick Bush, and not necessarily by default." [127] But later he said he didn't vote and that "music and all art really flourishes and becomes much more exciting under a conservative president because there's a need to react against limitations." [128]
• Meat Loaf, singer. Attended George W. Bush's 2000 Inaugural Ball in California. [129]
• Shawn Michaels, professional wrestler. Attended 2004 Republican National Convention. "JBL, Michaels and Show are all Republicans." [130]
• Ted Nugent, rock musician and outdoor television host. Edmonton Sun, August 20, 2004.[131]
• Marie Osmond, entertainer. Attended George W. Bush's 2000 Inaugural Ball in California. [132]
• Joe Paterno, longtime head coach of the Penn State University football team. Gave seconding speech on behalf of George H.W. Bush at the 1988 Republican National Convention. [133]
• Mike Piazza, professional baseball player. Celebrated announcement of New York City hosting the 2004 Republican National Convention. Compared meeting Rush Limbaugh to meeting George Washington. [134] [135]
• Jon Secada, singer. Attended the 2000 Republican National Convention. [136]
• Vince Vaughn, actor. Owen Wilson said, "Vince actually is a Republican..."[137]
• Tom Clancy, writer. Has given more than $200,000 to Republican candidates. $0 to Democrats. [138]
• Heather Whitestone, former Miss America. Spoke at the 1996 and 2000 Republican National Conventions. [139]
• Hank Williams, Jr., country musician. [140]
• Bruce Willis, actor. Ron Silver - A True Hollywood-Hero by Lisa Sarrach September 6, 2004, [141], The Washington Times, Centrists at center stage, by James G. Lakely
• Darryl Worley, country musician. Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. [142]
• Steve Young, NFL Hall of Fame quarterback. Spoke at 2000 Republican National Convention and considering running as a Republican candidate in California. [143][144]
• Barry Zito, baseball player. "He's a conservative Republican," so says his then-girlfriend Alyssa Milano.
• Mark O'Meara, Pro golfer. Has given $4,500 to Republicans, $0 to Democrats. [145]
• Pat Kim, Singer/Guitarist of the buzzsaw power-pop group, the Beatnik Termites, self-described "libertarian hawk" and staffer/columnist with Conservative Punk.

See also

• List of celebrities with links to the U.S. Democratic Party
• List of fictional United States Democrats
• List of fictional United States Republicans

Sources

• CELEBRITY POLITICS - Political Statements and Campaign Contributions
• Celebrity Political Donations, 1978-present
• Ron Silver - A True Hollywood-Hero, by Lisa Sarrach, September 6, 2004
• Celebrity supporters in 2000 campaign
• Political Fundraising - Republican Strategists
• JerseyGOP.com
• Celebrity Political Donations
• South Park Republicans
• Rebels With a Cause: Are Hollywood Republicans on the verge of a big break?
• Dave Taylor: Media bias shows at unconventional GOP convention
• The Atlanta Journal-Constitution October 18, 2004, Election 2004 Campaign Watch
• CNN; Capitol Hill's galaxy of star witnesses, June 10, 2002
• Celebrity Detective
• Contributions from 2000 Elections
• [146]
• Washington Times is the source for Bruce Willis, Jessica Simpson, Mel Gibson and Britney Spears