A little help from his famous fans: Jennifer Lopez and beau Casper Smart join the likes of Mick Jagger and Scarlett Johannson at Obama fundraiser
It's a costly business trying to raise fund for an election campaign but Barack Obama can count on a a group of wealthy celebrities to help support his cause.
Jennifer Lopez was just one famous face eager to open her purse at a Democratic fundraiser in Paris last night.
The Get On the Floor singer, accompanied by toyboy Casper Smart, joined a select group of fashionistas, rock stars and Hollywood actors in Paris on Monday evening at an Obama Victory Fund cocktail party.
Red hot: Jennifer Lopez, accompanied by toyboy Casper Smart, looked stunning in a red dress split to the thigh
Jennifer was recently included in the Forbes list of most powerful women, prompting speculation that she could soon move into the world of politics.
The 'Jenny From The Block' singer told British magazine Look.: 'Might you see me entering politics? Yeah, there are women popping up in all different places now.'
'We'll see as time goes on. You know how women are, we'll start taking over little by little.'
Fundraising: Celebrities attended a cocktail party held by Anna Wintour for Barack Obama during the Paris Fashion Week
Legs on display: The dress rode high on J-Lo's thigh, putting her toned pins on full display
The low key $2,500-a-head reception was held at designer Kenzo Takada’s former home, now a high-end private reception venue called La Maison 8.
Wintour has already held two fundraisers for Obama, who has been mocked by Republicans for the events he's held with celebrities.
It is understood that actress Scarlet Johansson gave a speech in support of President Obama during the evening.
Woman in white: Scarlett Johansson is said to have given a speech at the event in support of the incumbent President
The designer was in town to show her spring/summer 2013 line at Paris Fashion week but guests Paul McCartney and Kate Moss did not accompany her.
And it seems that Paris’ American community agrees with the outspoken daughter of rock royalty as apparently the dinner, priced at $10,000 a person, was sold out in advance.
The entire evening, cocktail and dinner combined raised a total of $350,000 for Obama’s election campaign, according to a source.
Casual dress: Apparently the $2500 price tag could not induce Mick Jagger.
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