Robert Duvall is an unusual figure in the Hollywood milieu – he’s a well-known entertainer who is willing to lend his star power to promoting a Republican politician.
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The “Apocalypse Now” star is taking a cue from his left-leaning counterparts by hosting a fundraiser for presumptive GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney next month. According to an invitation spotted by National Journal, Duvall is opening his Middleburg, Va., home to Romney boosters – as long as they’re willing to open their wallets – and “special guest” Ann Romney on Sept. 6.
Tickets to the event start at $2,500 per person for entry to the general reception, $10,000 grants them access to the VIP photo reception and $25,000 saves them a spot at Duvall’s dinner party for the presidential hopeful’s wife and deep-pocketed supporters. Proceeds from the function will go to the joint fundraising committee Romney Victory, Inc.
A representative for Duvall said the actor wasn’t reachable on Wednesday, as that was his first day filming his new movie.
By throwing in so publicly for Romney, Duvall bolsters his position among a relatively small group of Hollywood heavyweights, including Kelsey Grammer, Jon Voight, Drew Carey and Adam Sandler, who register (at least with their checkbooks) on the conservative side of the political spectrum.
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