Conan O’Brien
Conan O’Brien describes himself as a moderate, but like most other late night hosts, his politics have consistently swung liberal. He’s voted for Democrats in every election since his first vote for Walter Mondale in 1984. However, he’s not donated nearly as much to political candidates as others on this list (only $5,600, all to Democrats), and he’s said that the politically charged environment is causing issues for his profession. “I think we’re getting into a world right now where it’s hard to know what’s too far because everything seems like we’re going over the edge at times.”
Kevin Costner
The actor and director of “Dances with Wolves,” for which he won seven academy awards, has a complicated political history. Kevin Costner used to be a registered Republican, and the “Field of Dreams” star was even a good friend of Ronald Reagan. He grew up in a Republican household that was devoutly Baptist, which likely influenced his politics. However, in the early 1990s, Costner changed his political affiliation to join with the Democrats. He’s since donated money to many politicians, including Al Gore and Tom Daschle, and even campaigned for Barack Obama in Colorado.
Paul Rudd
For a long time, Paul Rudd was mostly associated with comedy. He had popular recurring roles on “Friends” and “Parks and Recreation,” starred in “Anchorman” and “The 40-Year-Old-Virgin,” and appeared on many other shows. Now, he’s making news as “Ant-Man” in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While he’s never been as outspoken about his political leanings as other celebrities on this list, Rudd certainly leans to the left. He took his kids with him to the “March for Our Lives” led by the Parkland students in Washington, DC earlier this year and had previously spoken out on the issue of gun control after the Newtown shooting as well.