12 movie stars who have made a successful political career

There is an opinion that art and politics are incompatible things, because art is a "mirror of the soul", and politics is a "dirty business". Why are many artists not afraid to tarnish their souls and immerse themselves in political games?

The other day, Donald Trump offered Sylvester Stallone the post of head of the National Endowment for the Support of Arts . However, the famous actor politely declined this offer. Perhaps, in vain? Many of his colleagues have made great strides in the political field. Here are 12 of the most impressive examples.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

In 2003, Arnold Schwarzenegger left the cinema in politics. He was elected governor of the state of California. Upon learning of his election, singer Marilyn Manson said:

"There would be more terminators in politics, you see, and life would then be different"

This post Schwarzenegger occupied until 2011 and was known as a stubborn, principled and independent politician. So, in 2007 he refused to pardon Paris Hilton, arrested for drunk driving. After completing his political career, the actor returned to the cinema.

Schwarzenegger is a Republican, but refused to vote for Donald Trump after the video was published, in which Trump allowed himself vulgar statements about women.

Ronald Reagan

Before becoming the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan devoted 30 years of his life to acting career. He starred in more than 50 films, although all of them were pretty mediocre. He played only positive roles, mostly cowboys. The result of his acting was the "Golden Raspberry" award for "the worst achievements in his career". In politics, Reagan was more fortunate.

Eva Peron

The first lady of Argentina Eva Peron lived a short but bright life. Since childhood, she dreamed of acting career and in 15 years came to conquer Buenos Aires from a small provincial town. Career in the movie did not ask. The girl starred in 6 films that were not successful. Then Eva switched to radio, and here she was lucky. Radio shows with her participation brought the beginning actress fame. Perhaps, an ambitious girl would have achieved in this field and more impressive success, if not for her meeting and a swift romance with the future president of Argentina Juan Peron.

After marrying Peron and becoming the first lady, Eva immersed herself in politics. She interfered in all political affairs, traveled the country a lot, communicating with the workers, sought to increase the role of women in public and political life. Eva had an extraordinary charisma and charm, thanks to which she became "Spiritual leader of the nation".

Her premature death at age 33 was a real shock to the Argentines.

Mikhail Sergeevich Evdokimov

In 2004, the famous humorist Mikhail Sergeyevich Evdokimov decided to run for governors of the Altai Territory. The motto of his election campaign was the phrase "Jokes aside." April 4, 2004 Evdokimov won the election, and the press appeared the expression "Schwarzenegger's syndrome", meaning the desire of actors to make a political career.

Mikhail Sergeyevich had many plans, but he did not manage to realize them: the next year after the election his life was tragically cut short in a car accident.

Bogdan Silvestovich Stupka

Bogdan Stupka does not need a separate presentation. He played about 100 roles in the cinema and more than 50 in the theater. Absolutely any images were subject to him. The actor brilliantly embodied on the screen such diverse characters as Taras Bulba, Ivan Mazepa, Bogdan Khmelnitsky, LI Brezhnev, Boris Godunov and others.

There was also politics in his biography. In 1999 - 2001 years. Bogdan Silvestrovich served as Minister of Culture and Arts of Ukraine. In this position, the actor felt uncomfortable and soon abandoned it, returning to his favorite profession of the actor.

Elena Grigorievna Drapeko

Elena Grigorievna Drapeko, talentedly embodied the image of Lisa Bricchina in the movie "And Dawns Here Are Quiet ...", has long been engaged in politics with enthusiasm. She was several times elected deputy of the State Duma, took part in the development of several dozen laws. With the cinema Elena Grigorevna finally did not part and sometimes withdrew.

Mariya Kozhevnikova

The Univera star also did not leave politics without attention. She is a member of the party "Young Guard of United Russia", and was also a deputy of the State Duma of the VI convocation. In the program "Alone with everyone," Maria told that she decided to engage in politics after the tragic death of her childhood friend. The young man got under the wheels of the car, and the culprit of the accident escaped justice. Maria was so shocked by what had happened that she decided to radically change her life and fight for justice.

Cicciolina

Sometimes in the political arena absolutely incredible characters appear. So, in 1987, Ilona Staller, known as Cicciolina, became a member of the Italian parliament. Prior to her political career, she was the main star of European adult films, was shot in a very frank and hard porn.

Now she is not a deputy, but she continues to engage in politics actively. He supports the abolition of the death penalty, sexual education in schools, the ban on killing animals for fur, etc.

At one time, Cicciolina publicly offered intimate services to Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Ladan in exchange for the preservation of peace in the Middle East.

Clint Eastwood

In 1951, the ground-attack aircraft, where Private Clint Eastwood was training, collapsed into the sea. The novice pilot swam 5 kilometers to the shore and managed to get to the base. When Eastwood's mother learned of the salvation of her son, she said:

"It looks like the Lord has big plans for you"

And she was right: Clint Eastwood became one of Hollywood's greatest actors. In addition to cinematography, he achieved some success in politics. In 1986, Eastwood was elected mayor of the small Californian town of Carmel. His greatest achievement in this position was the lifting of the ban on the sale of ice cream in waffle cups.

Since 2001, Eastwood has been a member of the California State Park and Recreation Commission. However, in 2008 Arnold Schwarzenegger, who was then governor of California, refused to extend his powers due to disagreements.

Eastwood is the only Hollywood actor who openly supported the Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election.

Shirley Temple

Shirley Temple was held both as a wonderful actress and as a successful politician. She began her acting career as a child. During the Great Depression, she played the role of lovely angel girls and was the favorite of the public. When her career went into decline, the actress left the cinema and seriously engaged in politics. She was the US ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia, as well as the head of the US protocol.

Cal Penn

This actor of Indian descent, known to us by the roles of Kumar and Lawrence Kutner from "Doctor House", also managed to try himself in politics. During the year, Penn served in the office of President Obama. In his charge were two areas: art and Americans of Asian descent. However, the actor soon realized that the movie was closer and more familiar to him than politics, and left the post.

Jesse Ventura

Jesse Ventura is a surprisingly versatile person. He was a special commander, the bodyguard of The Rolling Stones, a professional wrestler and a famous actor. Together with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ventura starred in the action movie "Predator". However, show business preferred politics, where he achieved significant success. He occupied the chair of the Mayor of Brooklyn Park, and then the Governor of Minnesota. In 2014, Ventura announced that he would run for president, but then changed his mind.