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What's interesting is that...back in the 80's when he was first breaking out as a star, I believe that Costner was one of a handful of stars who said he leaned Republican. Which is always rare in that town these days, which is why I remember it.

Of course, the 80's were the time of President Ronald Reagan -- the "former movie star President" who was fairly liked in bi-partisan ways -- and action stars like Schwarzenegger, Stallone, and Bruce Willis claimed to be Republican-leaning too. It was safer to be a Republican movie star then. Only Schwarzenegger has kept the label, but he's actually supportive of progressive politics(especially on the environment.) The rest of the action guys now claim to be independent, except evidently Costner has gone all the way over to the Dems. Willis announced his split from the Reps and move to Independent long before he became ill.