Title: Celebrity influence in politics - Wikipedia
Headings: Celebrity influence in politics
Celebrity influence in politics
Contents
History
The use of media
Examples of celebrities in politics
Celebrities within ambassadorial programs and organizations
Examples of politicians in televised networks
Social media celebrities
Social media platforms and influence
Youtubers
TikTokers
Impact on the public
General influence
Politics in Branding
Identification
Critiques
References

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Celebrity influence in politics
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Celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey have become active in politics, with Winfrey endorsing Barack Obama's presidential campaign in 2008. Celebrity influence in politics, also referred to as " celebrity politics ," or " political star power ," is the act of a prominent person using their fame as a platform to influence others on political issues or ideology. According to Anthony Elliott, celebrity is a central structuring point in self and social identification, per-forming as it does an increasingly important role in self-framings, self-imaginings, self-revisions and self-reflection. The influential people considered celebrities can be anyone with a major following such as professional athletes, actors/actresses, television personalities, or musicians. Celebrities have two kinds of specific power; the abilities to shed light on issues and persuade audiences. Social media is one of the most common areas for celebrities to discuss specific issues or current events that are being politicized; the individuals may also speak out in public forums such as television talk shows, events, or during their own widely attended performances. Contents
1 History
1.1 The use of media
1.2 Examples of celebrities in politics
1.3 Celebrities within ambassadorial programs and organizations
1.4 Examples of politicians in televised networks
1.5 Social media celebrities
1.6 Social media platforms and influence
1.6.1 Youtubers
1.6.2 TikTokers
2 Impact on the public
2.1 General influence
2.2 Politics in Branding
2.3 Identification
2.4 Critiques
3 References
History
The use of media
The adoption of wide-reaching mediums has made it easier for celebrities to exert influence in politics that began with the creation of television. According to John Street, celebrity influence in politics began with television, as the medium is intimate and focused more on the human side of people, including political candidates, than any other medium.