It’s no secret that many famous celebrities are outspoken about their political beliefs and don’t shy away from expressing them. Hollywood has a reputation for being overwhelmingly “liberal,” which means that more actors, musicians, and reality stars tend to support the Democratic Party or its candidates. But why is this?
One reason is likely because of the entertainment industry’s focus on progressive topics such as LGBTQ+ rights and racial equality. The majority of these issues have been championed by liberal politicians in recent years, and many Hollywood celebs have taken note.
Another factor that influences celebrity voting patterns could be the influence of their peers; if most of your friends are voicing support for one party or another, you may follow suit even if it’s not your first choice.
Finally, many celebrities are likely motivated by their dislike of other political parties or candidates. But no matter the actual reason, we are here to supply you with a list of celebs that lean left.
27 Super Famous Celebrities that Support Liberal Politics
No matter what the reason, it’s clear that many famous faces are vocal about their beliefs and willing to stand up (or out) for what they believe in. From musicians like Taylor Swift to actors like Will Smith, Hollywood’s liberal leanings are hard to ignore.
And while there will always be certain celebrities that don’t follow the crowd, it’s clear that certain political issues are important to many of our favorite stars.
Chris Evans
Chris Evans is an American actor who began his acting career in 2000. He is best known for playing Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films and has also starred in films such as The Avengers, Gifted, Snowpiercer, and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.
Evans is a staunch liberal Democrat and has openly endorsed Democratic candidates. He was very involved in the 2018 midterms, appearing at rallies and promoting voter registration initiatives on social media.
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker whose career spans decades with numerous acclaimed films including Forrest Gump, Apollo 13, Saving Private Ryan, The Green Mile; Castaway; Big; A League of Their Own; Philadelphia; Sleepless in Seattle; and The Da Vinci Code.
He is a long-time supporter of the Democratic Party and has been an occasional speaker at Democratic events over the past few years. He also actively promotes voting rights and encourages people to get out and vote.
Amy Schumer
Amy Schumer is an American stand up comedian, writer, actress, producer, and director known for her comedy series Inside Amy Schumer which aired on Comedy Central from 2013 until 2016. She is a vocal advocate for liberal causes such as gun control laws, women’s rights, gay rights, feminism, racial justice and many more.
In 2018 she was appointed ambassador of the Global Citizen Year program which works to provide high school students with a year off in order to gain service learning experiences.
George Lucas
George Lucas is an American film producer, screenwriter and director known for creating the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises, among other works. He was a major contributor to Barack Obama’s presidential campaigns in 2008 and 2012 and has supported Democratic candidates since then.
He also advocates for education reform and green energy initiatives, making donations to both causes over the years.
Alec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin is an American actor best known for his role as Jack Donaghy on 30 Rock as well as movies such as The Departed, Beetlejuice, Glengarry Glen Ross, Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation and more.
He is a vocal critic of President Donald Trump and has been a supporter of liberal causes for a long time. He was a speaker at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, has been active in fundraising for democratic candidates, and is an advocate for civil liberties and environmental protection.
Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman is an Israeli-American actress best known for her roles in films such as Black Swan, V For Vendetta, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, Thor and Annihilation.
She is also a vocal advocate for liberal causes including LGBT rights, gender equality, gun control and animal welfare. She attended the 2017 Women’s March on Washington D.C., and frequently donates to Planned Parenthood and other organizations that support women’s rights.
Jason Bateman
Jason Bateman is an American actor and director best known for his roles in films such as Juno, Horrible Bosses, Identity Thief and Arrested Development.
He is a long-time liberal who has been vocal about his support for LGBT rights, gun control, environmental protection and education reform. He was also a major contributor to Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign.
Sean Penn
Sean Penn is an American actor, filmmaker, and political activist. He has received two Academy Awards for his roles in Mystic River and Milk. He is also a vocal advocate for liberal causes such as gun control, environmental protection, affordable education and health care reform.
He co-founded the J/P Haitian Relief Organization in 2010 which works to help those affected by the Haitian earthquake. He is also a long-time supporter of the Democratic Party and has been an active advocate for a number of liberal causes.
Angela Bassett
Angela Bassett is an American actress best known for her roles in films such as What’s Love Got to Do With It?, Waiting to Exhale, Malcolm X and The Rosa Parks Story.
She has been an avid supporter of the Democratic Party since 2000 when she supported Al Gore’s campaign for president. She has appeared at numerous fundraising events over the years and is an advocate for civil rights and gender equality.
Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron is a South African actress, producer and activist best known for her roles in films such as Monster, The Devil’s Advocate, Mad Max: Fury Road and Atomic Blonde.
She has been a vocal supporter of the Democratic Party since 2008 when she was an avid Obama supporter. She also advocates for women’s rights, gun control laws and environmental protection initiatives on social media.
Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys is an American singer-songwriter best known for hit songs such as “Fallin’”, “No One”, “Girl on Fire” and more. She is a long-time advocate of the liberal cause and has been vocal in her support of LGBT rights, racial justice and gender equality.
Keys also attended the 2017 Women’s March on Washington D.C. and was a major contributor to Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign.
Debra Messing
Debra Messing is an American actress best known for roles such as Grace Adler in Will & Grace and Molly Kagan in Smash. She is a longtime supporter of the Democratic Party and has been vocal about her support for causes such as gun control, women’s rights, gay rights and environmental protection.
In 2018 she launched a political action committee called “Different Is Better” which works to encourage supporters across the country to vote Democrat in upcoming elections.
Eva Longoria
Eva Longoria is an American actress, producer and activist best known for her role as Gabrielle Solis in Desperate Housewives. She has been a vocal liberal since 2005 when she campaigned for John Kerry’s presidential run and attended the 2017 Women’s March on Washington D.C..
Longoria is an advocate for immigration reform, environmental protection initiatives, education reform and LGBT rights.
America Ferrera
America Ferrera is an American actress and producer best known for her roles in films such as The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Real Women Have Curves and Ugly Betty. She actively campaigns for Democratic candidates at rallies across the country, supports causes such as education reform, gun control laws and immigration reform.
Ferrera was a major contributor to Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign, and attended the 2017 Women’s March on Washington D.C..
LeBron James
LeBron James is an American basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has been vocal about his support for liberal causes such as racial justice and gun control initiatives.
In 2018, he made a public statement in support of Democratic candidate Andrew Gillum who ran for governor of Florida at the time.
Mark Ruffalo
Mark Ruffalo is an American actor and producer best known for his roles in films such as The Avengers, Shutter Island and Zodiac. He is a longtime advocate of liberal causes such as environmental protection, LGBT rights and civil rights.
In 2016, he publicly endorsed Bernie Sanders for president and in 2018 he was a major contributor to Democratic candidate Andrew Gillum’s run for governor of Florida.
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez is an American singer-songwriter, actress and producer best known for her hit songs “On the Floor” and “If You Had My Love”. She has been a long-time advocate of liberal causes such as LGBT rights, racial justice and gender equality.
In 2008 she supported Obama’s presidential campaign, in 2018 she attended the Women’s March on Washington D.C., and in 2020 she joined forces with Demi Lovato to launch a voter registration drive called “Voting Is Power”.
Lenny Kravitz
Lenny Kravitz is an American singer-songwriter best known for hit songs such as “Are You Gonna Go My Way”, “American Woman” and more. He has been a vocal supporter of liberal causes such as environmental protection initiatives, civil rights and LGBT rights since the early 2000s.
In 2020 he co-founded We Are Here Movement which works to encourage voters to support Democratic candidates in upcoming elections.
Ben Affleck
Ben Affleck is an American actor and producer best known for his roles in films such as Armageddon, Pearl Harbor, Gone Girl and Good Will Hunting.
He was one of the first celebrities to publicly endorse Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign and he has been a vocal advocate of liberal causes such as racial justice, LGBT rights and environmental protection initiatives.
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is an American singer-songwriter best known for hit songs such as “Love Story” and “Shake It Off”. She has been a long-time supporter of the Democratic Party and has advocated for liberal causes such as gender equality, LGBT rights, racial justice and gun control since 2018.
In 2020 she launched a voter registration drive called “Only The Young” which seeks to encourage young people to participate in upcoming elections.
Chrissy Teigen
Chrissy Teigen is an American model, author and television host best known for her appearance on the popular cooking show, “Lip Sync Battle”. She is an outspoken advocate for liberal causes such as gun control laws, immigration reform and LGBT rights.
In 2020 she publicly endorsed Joe Biden for president and launched a voter registration drive called “VotersGonnaVote” which encourages people to register and vote in upcoming elections.
Harrison Ford
Harrison Ford is an American actor best known for his iconic roles in films such as Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Blade Runner and the Fugitive. He has been a long-time advocate of liberal causes such as environmental protection initiatives and civil rights.
In 2016 he actively campaigned for Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton during her run for president.
John Legend
John Legend is an American singer-songwriter, actor and producer best known for hit songs such as “All of Me” and “Ordinary People”. He has been an outspoken campaigner for liberal causes such as criminal justice reform and LGBT rights since the early 2000s.
He was a major contributor to Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign and in 2020 he launched a voter registration drive called “21 Days To Make The Change” which encourages young people to get involved in upcoming elections.
Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep is an American actress best known for her roles in films such as The Devil Wears Prada, Mamma Mia! and Sophie’s Choice. She has been a vocal campaigner for liberal causes such as gender equality, civil rights, LGBT rights gun control laws since the early 2000s.
In 2020, Streep actively campaigned for Democratic candidate Joe Biden during his run for president, which he did go on to win narrowly against Donald Trump.
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey is an American media mogul best known for her talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show. She has been a vocal supporter of liberal causes such as gender equality, civil rights, LGBT rights and environmental protection initiatives since the late 1980s.
In 2020 she publicly endorsed Joe Biden for president and urged young people to register and vote in upcoming elections.
Jerry Springer
Jerry Springer is an American television personality best known for his talk show, The Jerry Springer Show. He has been a vocal supporter of liberal causes such as abortion rights, LGBT rights and gun control laws since the 1990s.
In 2020 he actively campaigned for Democratic candidate Joe Biden during his run for president.
Jessica Biel
Jessica Biel is an American actress best known for her roles in films such as The Rules of Attraction, 7th Heaven and Blade: Trinity. She has been a vocal advocate for liberal causes such as reproductive rights, LGBT rights and gun control laws since the early 2000s.
In 2020 she actively campaigned for Democratic candidate Joe Biden during his run for president.
Chloe Grace Moretz
Chloe Grace Moretz is an American actress best known for her roles in films such as Kick-Ass, Carrie and Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising. She has been a long-time supporter of the Democratic Party and an advocate for liberal causes such as women’s rights, LGBT rights and gun control laws.
In 2020 she publicly endorsed Joe Biden for president and launched a voter registration drive called “My Vote Matters” which encourages young people to get involved in upcoming elections.
Hollywood’s Most Famous Celebrity Liberals
All these celebrities are well-known for their support of liberal ideals and have used their platforms to encourage young people to get involved in upcoming elections by registering and voting. They all believe that every individual’s voice should be heard in order to create a better future.
Their dedication and passion for liberal causes strengthens our democracy and demonstrates what can be achieved when we come together to make a difference.
To see the many famous people on the other side of the fence, take a look at these celebrity conservatives and Republicans that continue to stay strong in their political stance.
