Famous Names Bankroll Inauguration

Shunted aside as a liability during the presidential campaign, Hollywood heavy hitters will be out in force for Obama’s inaugural events. Big names who have donated $50,000, the maximum allowed, to his Presidential Inaugural Committee include Halle Berry, George Soros, Jamie Foxx, Samuel L. Jackson, and Sharon Stone. Top dollar gives donors premium tickets to the official inaugural ball, inaugural parade, swearing-in, and a bunch more inaugural events.