Who They Voted For

Kelsey Borresen
Updated

Election season brings out the political activist in many of Hollywood's A-listers. Actors, big businessmen and rock stars aren't exactly known for being reserved, but when the presidential race is at full-throttle, these celebrities areespeciallyoutspoken.

In honor of Tuesday's election, test your knowledge of divorced stars who have gotten involved in the 2012 presidential campaign.

QUESTION: Which two-time recipient of People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" award held a record-breaking fundraising dinner for Obama's re-election campaign in May 2012?

A) Richard Gere B) Brad Pitt C) George Clooney
A) Richard Gere B) Brad Pitt C) George Clooney

ANSWER: George Clooney

Clooney -- who <a href="http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/woman/3674872/George-Clooney-What-I-wish-Id-known-at-18.html">divorced "Mad Men" actress</a> Talia Balsam in 1993 -- <a href="http://articles.nydailynews.com/2012-05-11/news/31672520_1_clooney-and-obama-hope-poster-gay-marriage">raised $15 million</a> for the President at the fundraising event at his Los Angeles estate. The <a href="http://articles.nydailynews.com/2012-05-11/news/31672520_1_clooney-and-obama-hope-poster-gay-marriage">star-studded guest list</a> included the likes of Eddie Murphy, Salma Hayek, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr.

QUESTION: Which hotel mogul and Romney proponent released a YouTube video offering $5 million to the charity of Obama's choice if he agreed to release his college transcripts and passport information?

A) Donald Trump B) Barron Hilton C) Steve Wynn
A) Donald Trump B) Barron Hilton C) Steve Wynn

ANSWER: Donald Trump

The <a href="http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20122177,00.html">twice-divorced</a> Trump promised that his "October Surprise" announcement would be an <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/oct/24/election-diary-donald-trump?newsfeed=true">election game changer</a>, although many people <a href="http://www.salon.com/2012/10/30/trump_hits_a_new_low_after_sandy/">found it underwhelming</a>. During an appearance on "The Tonight Show," Obama <a href="http://popwatch.ew.com/2012/10/25/president-obama-jay-leno/">responded light-heartedly</a> to The Donald's so-called "October Surprise." "This all dates back to when we were growing up together in Kenya," <a href="http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-celebs-and-obama-respond-to-donald-trump-offer-20121025,0,1082637.story">the President told host Jay Leno</a>. "We had constant run-ins on the soccer field. He wasn't very good and resented it. When we finally moved to America, I thought it would be over."

QUESTION: At the Democratic National Convention in September 2012, which "Desperate Housewives" actress and Obama supporter talked about flipping burgers at Wendy's before she was famous?

A) Felicity Huffman B) Teri Hatcher C) Eva Longoria
A) Felicity Huffman B) Teri Hatcher C) Eva Longoria

ANSWER: Eva Longoria

Longoria -- who <a href="http://www.popeater.com/2011/01/31/eva-longoria-tony-parker-divorce-finalized/">finalized her split</a> from NBA basketball player Tony Parker in January 2011 -- is one of 35 <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/13/obamas-campaign-co-chairs_n_1325035.html#slide=735909">co-chairs for Obama's re-election campaign</a>. At the DNC, <a href="http://articles.latimes.com/2012/sep/07/news/la-pn-dnc-longoria-johansson-washington-20120906">the actress criticized</a> the Republican candidate's proposed tax plan. "Mitt Romney would raise taxes on middle-class families to cut his own and mine," she said. "The Eva Longoria who worked at Wendy’s flipping burgers, she needed a tax break. But the Eva Longoria who worked on movie sets does not.”

QUESTION: Which pop star wore a ballot dress with the "Obama/Biden" ticket checked off during her performance at a Las Vegas Obama campaign rally in October 2012?

A) Christina Aguilera B) Katy Perry C) Lady Gaga
A) Christina Aguilera B) Katy Perry C) Lady Gaga

ANSWER: Katy Perry

Three months after her marriage to Russell Brand was <a href="http://www.tmz.com/2012/07/16/katy-perry-russell-brand-divorced-single/">officially dissolved</a> in July 2012, Perry performed in a white pleather ballot dress in front of a <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/25/katy-perry-ballot-dress_n_2015371.html">crowd of 13,000 Obama supporters </a>at Las Vegas' Doolittle Park. Earlier in October, the songstress performed at the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/08/katy-perry-obama-bon-jovi-stevie-wonder_n_1947720.html">"30 Days to Victory" concert</a> in Los Angeles, along with Stevie Wonder, Bon Jovi and Earth, Wind & Fire.

QUESTION: Which actor and Oscar-winning director lectured to an empty chair that was supposed to represent Barack Obama at the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa?

A) Mel Gibson B) Kevin Costner C) Clint Eastwood
A) Mel Gibson B) Kevin Costner C) Clint Eastwood

ANSWER: Clint Eastwood

Eastwood -- whose marriage to ex-wife Maggie Johnson<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/1992/08/06/movies/eastwood-in-another-change-of-pace.html"> ended in divorce</a> in 1984 -- <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/31/politics/eastwood-speech/index.html">sent the Twitterverse abuzz</a> with his RNC speech to the "invisible Obama."

QUESTION: Which New Jersey-born singer/songwriter performed an off-the-cuff campaign song using Obama's slogan "Forward" during a free concert in Charlottesville, Va. in October 2012?

A) Richie Sambora B) Bruce Springsteen C) Jon Bon Jovi
A) Richie Sambora B) Bruce Springsteen C) Jon Bon Jovi

ANSWER: Bruce Springsteen

Springsteen -- who <a href="http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=6wJOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=JIwDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6739,3217921&dq=bruce+springsteen+julianne+phillips+divorce+final&hl=en">finalized his divorce</a> from actress Julianne Phillips in March 1989 -- performed the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/24/bruce-springsteen-obama-rally-virginia-imitation-song_n_2008387.html?utm_hp_ref=entertainment">impromptu campaign song</a> in front of a 5,000-person crowd in Virginia. A sample of the <a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/obama-rally-bruce-springsteen-impersonates-382167">seemingly improvised lyrics</a>: "Let’s vote for the man who got Osama" and "First debate really freaked me out, then Romney got schooled twice by Obama." Jersey's golden boy <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/04/16/bruce-springsteen-endorse_n_96933.html"> also endorsed the President</a> in the 2008 election.

QUESTION: In August 2012, which "Cheers" actor spoke openly of his support for Mitt Romney stating: "Oh, I think he'd make a terrific president"?

A) Kelsey Grammer B) Ted Danson C) Woody Harrelson
A) Kelsey Grammer B) Ted Danson C) Woody Harrelson

ANSWER: Kelsey Grammer

In an <a href="http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/ae/breakfast/patricia-sheridans-breakfast-with-kelsey-grammer-649675/">interview with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette</a>, Grammer -- who was <a href="http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20469135,00.html">divorced three times</a> before marrying current wife Kayte Walsh in February 2011 -- candidly declared his support for the GOP candidate. Days earlier in an episode of "The Tonight Show," the "Boss" star <a href="http://www.eonline.com/news/338471/kelsey-grammer-my-republican-views-cost-me-emmy-nomination">attributed his Emmy snub</a> to his openly Republican views in the traditionally left-leaning Hollywood.

QUESTION: Which Oscar-winning actor narrated an Obama TV ad spot and also donated a whopping $1 million to an Obama super PAC in July 2012?

a) Morgan Freeman B) Denzel Washington C) Forest Whitaker
a) Morgan Freeman B) Denzel Washington C) Forest Whitaker

ANSWER: Morgan Freeman

After making a generous donation to the Priorities USA Action super PAC, the <a href="http://www.zap2it.com/celebrities/zap-morganfreemandivorcewife2,0,5114678.story">twice-divorced</a> Freeman <a href="http://articles.latimes.com/2012/jul/19/news/la-pn-morgan-freeman-donates-1-million-to-proobama-super-pac-20120718">said in a statement</a>: "President Obama has done a remarkable job in terrible circumstances. He has ended combat operations in Iraq, put in place sensible reforms of Wall Street, saved the auto industry and protected the healthcare of every American with a preexisting condition...I for one am proud to lend my voice -- and support -- to those who defend him."

This article originally appeared on HuffPost.