Spencer Pratt is running for mayor of Los Angeles — but he’s not the only celebrity to try their hand at politics.
Pratt announced the news on January 7, 2026. “The system in Los Angeles isn’t struggling, it’s fundamentally broken,” Pratt, 42, said at the “They Let Us Burn” public demonstration, via the New York Post. “It is a machine designed to protect the people at the top and the friends they exchange favors with while the rest of us drown in toxic smoke and ash. Business as usual is a death sentence for Los Angeles, and I’m done waiting for someone to take real action.”
Pratt continued, “That’s why I am running for mayor. And let me be clear, this just isn’t a campaign, this is a mission, and we’re gonna expose the system.”
The event was held on the first anniversary of the Palisades Fire. Pratt was also spotted signing official candidacy paperwork at the event.
The reality star joins a long line of celebrities who have sought public office of their own — keep scrolling to read more.
Jerry Springer
Jerry Springer Gary Gershoff/Getty Images
Jerry Springer was best known for his career as an actor and talk show host, but he also served on the city council in Cincinnati, Ohio, was a political aide to the late Robert Kennedy and served as mayor of Cincinnati.
Kanye West
Kanye West was a successful rapper and performer before he launched a failed presidential run under the American Independence Party in 2020.
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan had a long career in Hollywood before he was elected as the 40th president of the United States in 1984. He also served as governor of California from 1967-1975.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump was best known as a reality star and businessman before he won the U.S. presidential election in 2016. He was elected again in 2024.
Roseanne Barr
Roseanne Barr launched her own presidential run in 2012 under the banner of the Green Party, but was beaten out by Jill Stein.
Cynthia Nixon
Cynthia Nixon Theo Wargo/Getty Images
Cynthia Nixon attempted a run for governor of New York and had a debate with then-incumbent Andrew Cuomo. She lost the Democratic primary by a margin of 500,000 votes.
Shirley Temple
Child star Shirley Temple ran for the California State Senate in 1967 and lost, but was later named U.S. ambassador to Ghana and ambassador to Czechoslovakia.
Sonny Bono
Sonny Bono might be best known for his singing career with ex-wife Cher, but he also served as a U.S. House Representative for California from 1995 until he died in 1998. Bono was also mayor of Palm Springs from 1988-1992.
Al Franken
Al Franken hosted The Al Franken Show and appeared on Saturday Night Live before transitioning to politics. He served as Minnesota’s senator from 2009 to 2018 and stepped down after several allegations of sexual assault were raised against him.
Herschel Walker
Herschel Walker launched a Georgia Senate race in 2022, and was defeated by Democrat Raphael Warnock.
Caitlyn Jenner
Caitlyn Jenner Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Caitlyn Jenner, who was best known for her Olympic career as well as her family’s foray in reality TV, joined the California gubernatorial race in 2021 to run against Gavin Newsom.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger was elected as California’s 38th governor in 2003 and held the role until 2011.
Howard Stern
Howard Stern, a radio and TV host, was the Libertarian nominee during the 1994 New York governor race, but backed out after he was required to share his financial information.
Stephen Colbert
Stephen Colbert, who is most known for his late night talk show and comedy career, attempted to run for president by adding his name to the ballot in South Carolina but was denied.