Celebs for US president in 2020?
Occupying the highest seat in the land may not necessarily be earned through years in politics and public service. Donald Trump has been the first president of the United States to have been inaugurated with limited political experience. With that said, we look at some A-listers who have expressed an interest in the US presidential candidacy.
In the wake of Trump's presidency, Oprah is the most recent celebrity to allude to considering running for president of the United States. In an interview on The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations, she speaks of her surprise at Trump's election and subsequent inauguration.
She joins a list of household names who've given the impression that the presidency may be within reach.
Actor, Ron Perlman announced on Facebook that he would run for president in 2020. He starred in both Hellboy films and the hit TV show Sons of Anarchy.
Will Smith, who has publicly spoken out against Trump's travel ban and other policies, told CBS last year that he would consider competing in the 2020 race.
Controversial rapper, Kanye West announced his intentions to run for the nation's top office during the 2015 MTV Music Awards. #Kanye2020 began trending on social media. In the days leading up to the inauguration, West was photographed alongside the then President-elect at the Trump Tower.
Former president, Barack Obama offered tongue-in-cheek advice to West on how to win the White House.
Tom Hanks said he was "personally offended" by Trump's comments revealed in a 2005 Access Hollywood video. Filmmaker, Michael Moore has put him forward as a potential candidate.
"This past election shows that anything can happen," Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson told Vanity Fair in November.
Cool piece on why I should run for President. Maybe one day. Surely the White House has a spot for my pick up truck..https://t.co/JpkZ4w1eh3
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) March 25, 2016