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Stars Who Launched Political Careers
Stars who launched political careers
Olympic track-and-field great Carl Lewis wants to run for the New Jersey Senate and former 2 Live Crew rapper Luther Campbell says he's "dead serious" about his bid for mayor of a county in Florida. See which other stars have traded one limelight for another, cashing in on name recognition and likability.
Ronald Reagan
The former president is the most famous of the actors-turned-politicians, and his political legacy is being honored this year through various centennial celebrations. He made more than 50 movies in his film career, but is better known for his work as president, surviving an assassination attempt to become the leader of the modern conservative movement.
