Hollywood Actress Angelina Jolie may join the ranks of celebrities turned politicians, as she revealed in an interview that she would be open to a career in politics if she thought it would make her more effective in her advocates.
Jolie has been a UN Ambassador since 2001 and has traveled all over the world to speak on human rights and other humanitarian causes. Recently, she wrote a piece in the Washington Post calling for an end to genocide in Darfur, and was given an honorary Dame title by her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for her contributions to fight sexual violence.
As a vocal humanitarian and political activist, Jolie would be a potential candidate that people may be able to consider if she decided to run for office.
"When you work as a humanitarian, you are conscious that politics have to be considered. Because if you really want to make an extreme change, then you have a responsibility," she told Vanity Fair.
Famous actors entering the world of politics are not unheard of. Here are other politicians who first made their marks on the screen before they entered office.
Arnold Schwarzenegger
The Muscle Man from Austria became the Governor of California from 2003 to 2011, earning him the nickname, the "Governator."
Sonny Bono
The other half of Sonny and Cher penned some of the most popular songs of the 60's and 70's before he served as the Representative from California's 44th Congressional District in 1994.
Kal Penn (Kalpen Suresh Modi)
Rising to popularity from his role in the Harold and Kumar movies, Kal Penn became associate director of the White House Office of Public Engagement for the Obama Administration in 2009.
Shirley Temple Black
One of the most beloved stars of the silver screen, known for her signature curly locks, refocused her life to public service in her adult years. She became an honorary U.S. Foreign Service officer in 1988, and served as the U.S. Ambassador to Czechoslovakia from 1989 to 1992.
Ronald Reagan
His charismatic good looks and voice earned him a seven year contract with Warner Brothers fresh out of college, but Reagan's most definitive role was as President of the United States, serving two terms starting in 1980.
