Hillary Clinton has been using celebrity endorsements with the hopes of attracting millennial voters since the Iowa Caucuses. Demi Lovato, Lena Dunham, and America Ferrera have been doing everything they can to push the first female president.
Republicans aren’t without their own celebrity endorsements. Here are 12 high profile actors, singers, reality stars, and sports figures who are supporting a Republican in 2016 and could make an impact on Gen-Y voters.
Older millennials swooned over New Kids on the Block and Blue Bloods star Donnie Wahlberg. He endorsed Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) for President.
Home Improvement star Tim Allen maybe was a TV dad to millennials who grew up in the 90’s, but he’s also a die hard Republican. He endorsed Gov. John Kasich (R-Ohio).
Former heavy weight champion turned Hangover actor Mike Tyson endorsed Donald Trump for President. Maybe it’s because they both love gold, Trump for his house and Tyson for his teeth.
You may not know him by face, but you definitely know his songs. R&B hit maker Babyface — who produced such 90s hits as Take a Bow by Madonna, Change the World by Eric Clapton, and I’ll Make Love to You by Boys II Men — endorsed Rubio.
Actor James Woods has been making movies for decades but most millennials would know him for his appearances on Family Guy. He endorsed Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas)
Standup comedian Adam Carolla is famous for slaying celebrities on Comedy Central’s Roasts but he was all compliments for Cruz. He endorsed the Texas Senator.
Real Housewives of New Jersey star and former inmate Teresa Giudice supports her old Celebrity Apprentice boss Donald Trump.
Lynyrd Skynyrd frontman Johnny Van Zant endorsed Rubio, while his friend Kid Rock endorsed both Ben Carson and Donald Trump; some people can’t make up their minds.
Professional poker player and all around alpha-male Dan Bilzerian endorsed fellow alpha-male Donald Trump.
Former porn star Jenna Jameson is actually a Republican, who is an outspoken supporter of lower taxes. Who can blame her. She’s worked hard for her money. She endorsed Rubio.
Aaron Carter, the former teen pop singer and brother of Backstreet Boy member Nick Carter, endorsed Donald Trump for President.
