First they made music for us, then they made laws for us. More than a few actors have become politicians (including, you know, a former president), but they’re not the only ones: Musicians have a history of turning their passion to the political too. One thing’s for sure: They know how to win over an audience. And isn’t that, ultimately, what politicians do (or at least try to do)?

Singer, actress, icon: Cher has had one heck of a career—and a love life. Snakkle celebrates Cher’s impressive array of fine fellas. Never shy about speaking her mind, Cher nonetheless demurred when David Letterman asked her just how many fellas: “We’re not talking Cleopatra numbers here.” Nonetheless, we’re impressed. So, Cher, this is your life… in men!

Parents often want their kids to go into the family business. There are father and son quarterbacks, and father and son combos in all sorts of sports. When your mom or dad is in the music business, you don’t always follow in the parental footsteps. Then again, sometimes you do. Here are a variety of then-and-now photos of famous music superstars and their kids, many of whom have music careers of their own and a few who went a different route.

As the old adage goes, Washington, D.C., is like Hollywood for ugly people. So what does that make Hollywood when stars head for the Hill? Take a look at the stars who have campaigned for more than an Oscar—with mixed results.