Before They Were Stars
HOT GALLERY: Celebs Who Moved From Hollywood to the Hill
As the old adage goes, Washington, D.C., is like Hollywood for ugly people. So what does that make Hollywood when stars head for the Hill? Take a look at the stars who have campaigned for more than an Oscar—with mixed results. By Anna Dimond
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Sonny Bono—Legacy
The power faded, however, by the mid-1970s, and over time, so did Bono’s affection for entertainment. In 1988, after encountering red tape over hanging a sign for his restaurant, Bono ran for mayor of Palm Springs, California, and won—despite having never registered to vote. In 1994 he was elected as a representative of the state’s 44th district, an office he held until 1998, when he died in a skiing accident. His fourth wife and widow, Mary Bono, was elected to finish his term.
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