WASHINGTON – Hillary Rodham Clinton is the Hollywood heavyweight in the battle against fellow Democratic White House hopeful Barack Obama for the cash of Tinseltown titans.
The former first lady and current presidential front-runner lassoed more superstars in the past three months, new federal campaign records show, while Obama has largely become a favorite of Hollywood’s African-American set.
Clinton pilfered from Obama such A-listers as Tom Hanks, comedian Ben Stiller and “Spider-Man” star Tobey Maguire, who all gave to Obama at the start of the year but switched to Hillary in the past three months.
Clinton also collected cash from actress Jodie Foster and actor-director Danny DeVito.
Obama countered with actor-rapper Will Smith, funnyman Chris Rock, fired “Grey’s Anatomy” leading man Isaiah Washington and former “Designing Women” diva Jean Smart.
Superstar and philanthropic foodie Paul Newman gave to both candidates.
Overall, Obama outraised Clinton over the past three months, $33 million to $27 million.