Celebrities are a common sight on the campaign trail and often bring their fan base -- and Twitter following -- with them in support of political issues and candidates. In 2012, President Barack Obama appeared on the campaign trail with performers Katy Perry, Dave Matthews, Pitbull and Bruce Springsteen.
Some of the big names are getting in on the ground floor of the 2016 presidential race -- several celebrities have already signaled their support for some of the potential candidates.
Scott Walker and Scott Baio
Call it Team Scott. Actor Scott Baio expressed support for Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker on Twitter this week, saying that Walker reminds him of former President Ronald Reagan.
Baio is an actor known for his role as Chachi on the show “Happy Days” and, more recently, the sitcom “See Dad Run.”
Mike Huckabee and Chuck Norris
Martial arts star Chuck Norris is known to be politically conservative.
This weekend, Norris penned an op-ed, "Who I Pray Will Run in 2016," hoping Arkansas' former governor launch a bid.
"Mike truly is a first-class patriot and a renowned man of integrity" he said. "Gena and I pray he will run for president and be our next president."
In 2008, Norris endorsed Huckabee in a humorous campaign ad in which Norris and the former governor exchange fun facts.
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PHOTO: Actor Chuck Norris is shown in this file photo dated 1977.
Hillary Clinton and Anna Wintour
Fashion mogul and "Vogue" editor-in-chief Anna Wintour indicated support for Hillary Clinton at an Oscar de la Renta reception in Little Rock in July 2013.
"I can only hope that all of you here in Little Rock will be celebrating her come November 2016,” she said, adding that she hoped to publish a cover on Vogue featuring the first female President of the United States.
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PHOTO: Editor-in-chief of American Vogue Anna Wintour arrives at Marco Polo Airport in Venice, Italy
Elizabeth Warren and The Incredible Hulks
Two actors that have appeared in Incredible Hulk movies have endorsed Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren as part of the “Artists for Warren” effort.
Mark Ruffalo, who plays Hulk in the recent Marvel Avengers movies, and Edward Norton, who played the Hulk’s human identity, Bruce Banner, in the 2008 film, both support Warren.
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PHOTO: Mark Ruffalo | Edward Norton
Dozens of artists joined the “Run Warren Run” effort in February to convince Warren to run for president, despite her repeated statements that she isn't interested. An endorsement letter signed by the group emphasizes Warren's fight for financial regulation to improve widening income inequality.
“For too long everyday Americans have been hammered by this system while the wealthiest 1% benefits. That’s not the country we want to live in, and Senator Warren, we believe you’re the fighter to address the deeply serious problems we face,” the letter reads.
Bobby Jindal and Hercules
Kevin Sorbo, a.k.a Hercules, told The Hill at this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference he thought Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal would be a “great candidate.”
“I like the fact that he’s a strong-valued man and he speaks his mind,” the 90s TV star said.
Jindal makes a cameo in Sorbo’s soon to be released thriller film, "Caged."
Sorbo said he would also consider supporting Gov. Scott Walker.
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PHOTO: Actor Kevin Sorbo played Hercules in a 1990's television series. Sorbo endorsed Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal at the Conservative Political Action Conference this year.
Ben Carson and Kid Rock
Kid Rock slipped up when he told Fox News’ Megyn Kelly who he’d support for president in 2016.
“I like the--Herm--uh I like the black guy,” said Kid Rock, for a hot second apparently mistaking Ben Carson for Herman Cain.
But after a few seconds of finger snapping, the musician remembered Ben Carson’s name.
“The guy makes a whole lot of sense to me,” said Kid Rock, who endorsed Mitt Romney for president in 2012.
Chris Christie and Charles Barkley
In an interview with Sports Illustrated, NBA hall-of-famer Charles Barkley revealed that he’s always voted democratic, but he likes “some of the Republicans this time around.”
“I like Chris Christie. I like Jeb Bush. I like those guys,” Barkley said. He would not comment on Hillary Clinton.
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PHOTO: Charles Barkley brings the ball into play, in Houston, Texas, April 19, 2000, against the Vancouver.
Rick Santorum and Dave Mustaine
In 2012, "Megadeth" lead guitarist Dave Mustaine said Rick Santorum has “some presidential qualities.” However, he later clarified that his comments weren't an endorsement.
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PHOTO: Megadeth's Dave Mustaine performs during Playin' Possum! The Final No Show Tribute To George Jones - Show at Bridgestone Arena, Nov. 22, 2013, in Nashville.
Rick Perry and Superman
Dean Cain, who played Superman in the 90's show "Lois & Clark," endorsed Texas Gov. Rick Perry for 2012, telling Fox News, “I undoubtedly like Rick Perry. I like him a lot. I like his record on job creation.”
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PHOTO: Teri Hatcher and Dean Cain pose for a photo for "Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman," Aug. 16, 1994.
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