WASHINGTON – Some of President-elect Barack Obama‘s most glamorous Hollywood supporters kicked in major money to bankroll his inauguration next month, it was revealed yesterday.
Sharon Stone donated $50,000 to the historic celebration, which will feature several black-tie balls and could draw as many as 5 million people.
Also donating $50,000 were actress Halle Berry and actor Jamie Foxx.
Billionaire George Soros kicked in $50,000, and other Soros family members gave a combined $200,000.
Lisa Henson, daughter of Muppets creator Jim Henson, gave $50,000.
The feds provide funding for the parade and swearing-in, but incoming presidents usually rely on private funds to supplement the budget and host a slew of parties.
In an effort at transparency, Obama’s inaugural committee is disclosing donors early, capping the amount and listing their names in a searchable public database.
The committee says that individual donors who give the campaign’s $50,000 limit get four tickets to the events.