The entertainment industry is obviously an important donor base. “It’s an industry that’s often stood up against discrimination. This particular initiative writes discrimination into the constitution. I think it’s something most fair-minded people, celebrities or otherwise, are outraged about.” Leading the Hollywood outreach is Oscar-winning producer Bruce Cohen, who wed art consultant Gabriel Catone in a ceremony officiated by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa in June. The “American Beauty” and “Pushing Daisies” producer dug deep into his contacts. The media reports that Spielberg & Capshaw donated $100.000 dollars.
The biggest boon for the “No on 8” campaign came when Hollywood decided to have a party. The movement held its first star-studded no-press-allowed fundraiser at supermarket mogul Ron Burkle’s Beverly Hills estate. Melissa Etheridge and Mary J. Blige performed at the sold-out event, which required a minimum donation of $1,000. The bash, which was attended by such celebs as Barbara Streiesand, David Hyde Pierce and Rob Reiner, raised over $4 million for the campaign, according to Lorri L. Jean, CEO of the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center. That money will be used to purchase air time for campaign ads. Just to steal a couple of words from Martin Luther King, I have a dream that one day everyone will be treated equally. With that said, Come people and lets love others the way we love ourselves. Because you would not deny yourself. Much Love to the Universe.
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