Here’s a quick, up-to-date style overview of celebrities who are Republican or openly conservative-leaning, plus how they show it in public life.

Big picture

A noticeable group of Hollywood actors, musicians, and TV personalities either identify as Republicans or consistently back Republican candidates and causes in public. Some are lifelong conservatives, while others shifted right over time or mix Republican affiliation with more independent views.

Well‑known Republican or right‑leaning celebrities

These are examples where the person has publicly identified as Republican, campaigned for Republican candidates, or is widely documented as backing Republican causes:

  • Donald Trump – Reality‑TV star and businessman turned politician; long associated with the Republican Party and later its presidential nominee and now president.
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger – Action star and former California governor elected as a Republican, though he has sometimes clashed with the party’s Trump wing.
  • Clint Eastwood – Iconic actor/director, historically one of Hollywood’s best‑known Republicans; has backed GOP candidates even while occasionally criticizing specific party leaders.
  • Kelsey Grammer – Frasier star who has described himself as a Republican and said being open about it in Hollywood feels like having “a target on your back.”
  • James Woods – Veteran actor who says he was “blacklisted” for being a Republican; he has endorsed Trump and other GOP figures.
  • Jon Voight – Oscar‑winning actor repeatedly described as a loyal Republican and frequent Trump endorser.
  • Candace Cameron Bure – Fuller House star who has talked openly about being Republican, even while criticizing parts of the party.
  • Kristy Swanson – Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992 film) star who calls herself a “proud Republican” and has repeatedly defended the party and Trump online.
  • Caitlyn Jenner – Formerly a prominent Republican supporter who later said she regretted backing Trump, but her brand has long been tied to GOP politics.
  • Melissa Joan Hart – Sabrina the Teenage Witch actress who has called herself a “moderate conservative,” openly Republican, and once said she was surrounded by Republicans at work.
  • Ted Nugent – Rock musician known for decades of outspoken Republican and pro‑Trump advocacy, including extreme rhetoric against Democrats.
  • Stacey Dash – Clueless actress who has been a vocal conservative and briefly ran for Congress in California as a Republican.
  • Roseanne Barr – Comedian and former sitcom star who has loudly backed Trump and embraced a right‑wing political identity in recent years.
  • Joy Villa – Singer who wore pro‑Trump and “Make America Great Again” dresses to the Grammys and called herself a “new Republican” in a 2018 op‑ed.
  • Jerry Bruckheimer – Blockbuster producer with a long history of donating to Republican campaigns and praising Republican presidents.

Larger curated lists from entertainment and news outlets also commonly include names like Tim Allen, Patricia Heaton, Gary Sinise, Dean Cain, and others who are identified as conservative or GOP‑aligned.

Why many keep it quiet

Even in 2026, it’s still more common for celebrities to be openly liberal than openly Republican, especially in Hollywood and mainstream music. Some right‑leaning stars say they fear backlash, lost roles, or online “cancellation” if they speak too bluntly about conservative politics, so a number of Republican‑leaning figures remain vague or private about their exact party label.

Quick HTML table of examples

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      <th>Known for</th>
      <th>Republican / conservative signal</th>
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      <td>Donald Trump</td>
      <td>Business, reality TV, politics</td>
      <td>Longtime Republican figure, later GOP presidential candidate and president. [web:5]</td>
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      <td>Arnold Schwarzenegger</td>
      <td>Action films, ex‑Governor of California</td>
      <td>Elected governor as a Republican; identifies with the party, though sometimes critical. [web:1][web:5]</td>
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      <td>Clint Eastwood</td>
      <td>Actor/director</td>
      <td>Publicly Republican for decades, has supported multiple GOP candidates. [web:3][web:9]</td>
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      <td>Kelsey Grammer</td>
      <td>Star of “Frasier”</td>
      <td>Open Republican voter; says being Republican in Hollywood is like having a target. [web:1][web:3]</td>
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      <td>James Woods</td>
      <td>Film and TV actor</td>
      <td>Says he was blacklisted for his conservative, pro‑Trump Republican views. [web:1][web:3]</td>
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      <td>Jon Voight</td>
      <td>Oscar‑winning actor</td>
      <td>Described as a long‑time loyal Republican and vocal Trump supporter. [web:1]</td>
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      <td>Candace Cameron Bure</td>
      <td>“Full House” / “Fuller House” actress</td>
      <td>Openly Republican, though occasionally critical of the party’s direction. [web:1][web:5]</td>
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      <td>Kristy Swanson</td>
      <td>Actress</td>
      <td>Calls herself a “proud Republican,” frequently defends GOP and Trump online. [web:1][web:5]</td>
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      <td>Caitlyn Jenner</td>
      <td>Olympian, reality TV star</td>
      <td>Long identified as Republican; later distanced herself from Trump specifically. [web:1][web:3][web:5]</td>
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      <td>Melissa Joan Hart</td>
      <td>“Sabrina the Teenage Witch” actress</td>
      <td>Open Republican, calls herself a moderate conservative. [web:3]</td>
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      <td>Ted Nugent</td>
      <td>Rock musician</td>
      <td>Decades of outspoken Republican, pro‑Trump, and anti‑Democrat rhetoric. [web:1]</td>
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      <td>Stacey Dash</td>
      <td>“Clueless” actress</td>
      <td>Vocal conservative, briefly ran for Congress as a Republican. [web:3]</td>
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      <td>Roseanne Barr</td>
      <td>Comedian, sitcom star</td>
      <td>Frequently backs Trump and right‑wing positions online. [web:3]</td>
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      <td>Joy Villa</td>
      <td>Singer</td>
      <td>Wore pro‑Trump dresses at the Grammys; called herself a “new Republican” in 2018. [web:5]</td>
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      <td>Jerry Bruckheimer</td>
      <td>Producer (Top Gun, etc.)</td>
      <td>Regular donor to Republican candidates and admirer of GOP presidents. [web:3]</td>
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Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.