Cynthia Nixon, former star of "Sex and the City,"just announced her gubernatorial run in New York. This makes her the latest addition to the list of celebrities that have turned to politics.
While many have expressed surprise at former "The Apprentice" star Donald Trump becoming president, he's not even the first celebrity to hold that office.
From comedians like Kal Penn to former child stars like Shirley Temple, here are 14 Hollywood stars that went from acting to legislating.
Actress Cynthia Nixon announced her intention to run for governor of New York on Twitter on March 19.
Nixon's run for governor has been whispered about for a while, but the "Sex and the City" actress made her run against incumbent Governor Cuomo official on Twitter.
While she's an accomplished actress (she's just missing an Oscar to complete her EGOT), it remains to be seen if Nixon's popularity on the small screen will translate into votes. If she wins, she'll be the first openly gay person to hold the position.
Donald Trump was famous in the world of real estate, but enjoyed mainstream success as the host of "The Apprentice"— and now he's Mr. President.
Before he was the leader of the free world, President Trump was the host and judge of "The Apprentice," a reality TV show featuring competitors vying for the chance to run one of his companies.
Besides his run on "The Apprentice," Trump has appeared as himself in various films and TV shows, from "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," to "Sex and the City."
Arnold Schwarzenegger, aka "The Governator," rose to prominence as "The Terminator" before becoming governor of California.
Before he was California's governor, Schwarzenegger was a professional bodybuilder and successful actor, starring in films like "The Terminator,""Conan the Barbarian," and "Kindergarten Cop."
He served as governor from 2003 until 2011. While he was popular for much of his time as governor, he finished his final term with an almost record-low approval rating of 23%.
Schwarzenegger replaced Trump as the new host of "The Celebrity Apprentice," but has since announced that he is leaving the show.
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