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Celebrities over the moon
29/08/2008 09:20 - (SA)
Denver - First word on Barack Obama's historic nomination acceptance speech from a bevy of celebrities in attendance was decidedly partisan: "It was excellent," Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie said. "It was amazing."
"Incredible," said Jessica Alba simply, before joining Fergie, Rosario Dawson, Wilmer Valderrama and Kerry Washington at a private exit from Invesco Field. Alba was at the speech with husband Cash Warren.
Other celebrities in attendance included George Lucas with girlfriend Mellody Hardon and his daughter, Forest Whitaker with wife Keisha and Star Jones, and Daniel Dae Kim of Lost, who posed for pictures with the Hawaii delegation.
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"What I hope happens is the country doesn't forget the jubilation and excitement that's been generated here," Kim said. "And I hope it turns into something that changes the world."
Will.i.am performed his speech-song Yes We Can with John Legend during the run-up to Obama's speech. Susan Sarandon and Anne Hathaway sang along in the stands as Sheryl Crow performed Change is Gonna Come, and crooner Michael McDonald prompted many a flag wave with his rendition of America the Beautiful.
Other celebrities spotted in and around the convention on Wednesday was Steven Spielberg, who directed a short film on veterans that was shown at the convention.
Jennifer Lopez spoke at a reception honouring children's rights activist Marian Wright Edelman. Ben Affleck read excerpts from a Howard Zinn book and made an appearance at the city's food bank for America's Second Harvest.
Affleck was joined by his wife, Jennifer Garner, at the book reading at the Starz Green Room across the street from the Pepsi Centre. Also participating were: Dawson, Washington, Taye Diggs, Hill Harper and Josh Brolin.
- AP
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US Elections Special Report
