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Both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton will be getting a windfall from some highly visible members of the celebrity jet set for their presidential race.

Obama has won the support of Jennifer Aniston, Jackson Browne, Morgan Freeman, Tom Hanks, Dennis Haysbert, Tobey Maguire, Branford Marsalis, Eddie Murphy, Ed Norton, Ben Stiller and Gene Wilder, according to the national political journal the Hill.

Meanwhile, Clinton will be getting payouts from Candice Bergen, Christie Brinkley, Chevy Chase, Hugh Hefner, Christine Lahti, Marla Maples, Rosie O'Donnell, Jerry Springer and Barbra Streisand. O'Donnell also contributed to Bill Richardson's campaign.

Barry Manilow has contributed to both Obama and Clinton's campaigns.

Other presidential candidates have also lined up high-profile support. Michael Douglas is contributing to the campaigns of both Christopher Dodd and Bill Richardson. Dodd is also supported by Paul Newman, Paul Simon and Lorne Michaels, among others, while actor Seth Green, and Don Henley, formerly of the Eagles, are backing John Edwards.

Celebrities Line Up Cash For Obama, Clinton
Hefner Backs Clinton, Manilow Contributes To Both Campaigns
Apr 17, 2007 1:44 pm US/Central
http://cbs2chicago.com/local/Barack.Obama.Hillary.2.336457.html

At a fundraiser at the Connecticut home of singers Paul Simon and Edie Brickell on Friday night, Kerry put it this way: "This race is not primarily about party, it's not about labels. Discard 'Republican,' 'Democrat,' 'liberal,' 'conservative.' It's about common sense, mainstream American values and how we make our country stronger."

Kerry Broadens Scope of His Pitch Senator Hopes to Woo Swing Voters By Jim VandeHei and Dan Balz
Washington Post Staff Writers Sunday, May 23, 2004; Page A01
http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A48488-2004May22?language=printer

''All of you can help beyond what you've done here tonight -- and I don't mean to be greedy," Kerry told guests May 21 at a $1 million fund-raiser in New Canaan, Conn., hosted by the musician couple Paul Simon and Edie Brickell. ''But you really can."

Kerry shows a flair for raising money Senator's camp amasses $175m
By Patrick Healy, Globe Staff | July 1, 2004
http://www.boston.com/news/politics/money/articles/2004/07/01/kerry_shows_a_flair_for_raising_money/

WASHINGTON --Sen. Christopher Dodd may lack the campaign cash of his better-known 2008 presidential rivals, but he still has some star power on his side.

The Connecticut Democrat got a financial boost from several entertainment industry celebrities in recent months, including Paul Newman, his wife, Joanne Woodward, Michael Douglas, Steve Martin and singer Paul Simon, according to his new campaign fundraising report.

Simon hosted a fundraiser in New York City earlier this year, according to Setzer. He gave $4,600.

Celebs contribute to Dodd presidential bid
By Andrew Miga, Associated Press Writer | April 16, 2007
http://www.boston.com/news/local/connecticut/articles/2007/04/16/celebs_contribute_to_dodd_presidential_bid/