Singer-actress Barbra Streisand said Tuesday she backed Hillary Clinton for presidency, one day after another entertainment heavyweight, Oprah Winfrey, announced her commitment to Barack Obama, media reported.
"Madame President of the United States ... it's an extraordinary thought," said the Oscar winner in a statement issued by the Clinton campaign. "We truly are in a momentous time, where a woman's potential has no limitations."
Streisand, 65, is one of Hollywood's leading Democratic activists and donors, and a longtime supporter of former president Bill Clinton. She performed at Bill Clinton's inaugural gala in 1993.
Her endorsement reveals the fierce contention for celebrity endorsements and donations by presidential candidates.
On Monday, chat show queen Oprah Winfrey, who has already helped raise about 3 million U.S. dollars for Clinton's leading rival Barack Obama, said she wants to drum up support for his White House bid in early voting states.
Hollywood has long played a leading role as a source of cash for Democrats seeking national office. During the 2004 election cycle, the movie, TV and music industries gave a combined 33.1 million dollars to federal candidates, mostly to Democrats.
Source: Xinhua/agencies
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