Leonardo DiCaprio set to host fundraiser for Hillary Clinton

Leonardo DiCaprio to Host a Hillary Clinton Fundraiser
Leonardo DiCaprio to Host a Hillary Clinton Fundraiser


Leonardo DiCaprio is planning a warm welcome for Hillary Clinton when she returns to Hollywood as the official Democratic nominee next month.

The Oscar winner is set to host a lunchtime fundraiser at his Los Angeles home, a person with knowledge of the event told TheWrap Monday.

Scheduled for Aug. 23, tickets will cost $33,400 per person, with the first $2,700 going to the Clinton campaign, and the remainder benefitting the DNC and state and local parties.

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Clinton will also be the guest of honor at a fundraiser the day before, co-hosted by Haim and Cheryl Saban, Disney CEO Bob Iger, L.A. Olympics bid chief Casey Wasserman and Jeffrey Katzenberg.

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Known for his dedication to environmental issues, "The Revenant" star DiCaprio has been a loyal supporter of Clinton's since she first announced that she was running for office.

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He also attended a fundraiser for her at Harvey Weinstein's house in June, alongside fellow co-hosts Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick.

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