First Families And Celebrities: Famous Friendships

Which Celebrities Have Been Friends With The White House?
President Barack Obama talks to Beyonce before she sings the National Anthem at his ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
President Barack Obama talks to Beyonce before she sings the National Anthem at his ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

The hybrid of entertainment and politics has been a topic of much dissection for years, especially now that the digital age has bridged the two even further. The list of celebrities who've expressed their support for President Barack Obama seems innumerable, and on Sunday the first lady joined the chorus of famous faces praising Beyonce's Super Bowl performance on Twitter. Michelle Obama wrote, "@Beyonce was phenomenal! I am so proud of her! -mo"

Let's take a look at a handful of first family/celebrity friendships that have sprung up over the past several decades.

The Obamas / Beyoncé and Jay-Z

First family/celebrity friendships

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