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25. Sean Duffy
Sean Duffy is an American politician, lawyer, and former reality TV personality. Since 2025, he has served as the 20th U.S. Secretary of Transportation under President Donald Trump. | © Sean Duffy
24. Sonny Bono
Sonny Bono was a famous entertainer, best known as one half of the duo Sonny & Cher and for his work on TV and in films. After his entertainment career, he became the mayor of Palm Springs in 1988 and later served as a U.S. Congressman from California. | © Sonny Bono
23. Jack Kemp
Jack Kemp was an NFL quarterback who later became a U.S. Congressman from New York. He also became well-known as a national political figure. | © Jack Kemp
22. Melissa Gilbert
Melissa Gilbert became famous as Laura Ingalls Wilder on Little House on the Prairie. In 2016, after appearing on Dancing With the Stars, she ran for Congress in Michigan's 8th district but later dropped out due to health issues. | © Melissa Gilbert
21. Ben Jones
Ben Jones, best known for playing Cooter Davenport in The Dukes of Hazzard, starred in over 100 theatre productions before achieving TV fame. He was elected to Congress in Georgia's Fourth District in 1988, re-elected in 1990, and then lost to Newt Gingrich in 1994. | © Warner Bros. Television
20. George Takei
George Takei is best known for his role as Hikaru Sulu on Star Trek, which made him a household name. In 1973, he ran for a Los Angeles City Council seat, later served on the board of the Southern California Rapid Transit District, and has remained politically active throughout his career. | © Paramount Television
19. Fred Grandy
Fred Grandy started his career in politics as a speechwriter for a Republican congressman from Iowa before he became an actor. He later served four terms in the U.S. House representing Iowa's 6th district. | © Fred Grandy
18. Jesse Ventura
Jesse Ventura served in the US Navy, worked as a professional wrestler, and acted in movies with stars like Arnold Schwarzenegger. He then switched to politics, serving as the governor of Minnesota from 1999 to 2003. | © TruTV
17. Shirley Temple
Shirley Temple, famous as a child actress, ran for Congress in 1967 but did not win. She later served her country as the US ambassador to Ghana in 1974 and to Czechoslovakia in 1989. | © NBC
16. Linda McMahon
Linda McMahon, the former WWE CEO, ran as a Republican candidate in the US Senate races in 2010 and 2012 but was not elected. Later, she was appointed by Donald Trump to serve as the administrator of the Small Business Administration. | © NBC
15. Kal Penn
Kal Penn is best known as an actor from the Harold & Kumar series and other popular films and TV shows. He also served in the Obama administration from 2009 to 2011 as an associate director in the White House Office of Public Engagement. | © Netflix
14. Clay Aiken
Clay Aiken rose to fame on American Idol, launching a successful career in music and acting with roles on Broadway and TV shows like 30 Rock. In 2014, he entered politics by running as the Democratic candidate for North Carolina's 2nd congressional district, but he lost to the Republican. | © Clay Aiken
13. Fidias Panayiotou
Fidias Panayiotou, known simply as Fidias, is a young Cypriot politician and YouTuber who was elected as an independent MEP in the 2024 European Parliament election. He blends social media influence with politics, offering a fresh approach to public service. | © Fidias Panayiotou
12. Al Murray
Al Murray is a British comedian famous for his character, the Pub Landlord, who starred in the comedy series Time Gentlemen Please. In the 2015 general election, he ran as the Pub Landlord with his own Free United Kingdom Party and received 318 votes. | © BBC
11. Stacey Dash
Stacey Dash is best known for playing Cher's friend in Clueless and appearing in Kanye West's All Falls Down video. In 2012, she switched to the Republican Party, filed to run for Congress in California's 44th district in 2018, and then dropped out after one month. | © Legendary Entertainment
10. Jerry Springer
Jerry Springer began his career in politics as the Democratic mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio. He later switched to show business and became famous for hosting The Jerry Springer Show. | © NBC
9. Clint Eastwood
Clint Eastwood, known for his acting, made a surprising turn into politics when he was elected mayor of Carmel, California, in 1986. He later continued his public service by being appointed to the California State Park and Recreation Commission. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
8. Laurence Fox
Laurence Fox, best known for playing DS James Hathaway in the TV drama Lewis, ran for Mayor of London in 2021 to challenge extreme political correctness. Although he only received 1.9 percent of the vote, he continued his political journey by forming his party called Reform. | © Laurence Fox
7. Fred Thompson
Fred Thompson started as an attorney and lobbyist before turning to acting in movies like No Way Out and Die Hard 2. He later became a U.S. Senator from Tennessee and even ran for president in 2008, but ended his campaign when support faded. | © Pure Flix Entertainment
6. Caitlyn Jenner
Caitlyn Jenner, known as an Olympian, reality TV star, and transgender rights activist, stepped into politics by launching a campaign for Governor of California in the 2021 recall election. Her bid was marred by controversy when she voiced support for restricting trans girls from competing in school sports. | © Caitlyn Jenner
5. Cynthia Nixon
Cynthia Nixon rose to fame as Miranda Hobbes on Sex and The City, a show that celebrated the vibrant life of New York. In 2018, she ventured into politics by running for Governor of New York on a platform focused on income inequality, renewable energy, and universal health care. | © Cynthia for New York
4. Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger first gained fame as a bodybuilder and action star in films like The Terminator and Conan the Barbarian. He then switched to politics, winning a recall election as California's governor in 2003, being re-elected in 2006, and serving until 2011 before returning to Hollywood. | © Arnold Schwarzenegger
3. Elon Musk
Elon Musk, widely known for his work with Tesla and SpaceX, made a surprising move into politics during the second term of Donald Trump. He quickly rose to lead the new Department of Government Efficiency, so-called DOGE. | © 20th Century Studios
2. Donald Trump
Donald Trump started his career as a real estate mogul and host of The Apprentice, and he even made cameo appearances in films like Home Alone 2, Zoolander, and The Little Rascals. He later entered politics and, against many expectations, won the presidency in 2016 and 2024. | © NBC
1. Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan began his career as a Hollywood actor, starring in films such as Love Is In The Air and Kings Row. He then stepped into politics, first as the Governor of California and later as the President of the United States, serving two full terms and leaving a lasting legacy in American leadership. | © Universal Pictures
