Spencer Pratt is making waves in Hollywood and beyond, drawing attention from high-profile figures in the entertainment industry. Known for his time on The Hills, he has taken an unexpected turn by entering the race for Los Angeles mayor. His campaign has been gaining momentum, supported by a growing list of influential individuals within the entertainment sector.
According to reports, several prominent figures have lent their support to Spencer’s bid for mayor. Among them are music executive Lucian Grainge and his son Elliot Grainge, who each contributed the maximum legal donation. Other notable supporters include producer Brian Grazer, actress and filmmaker Justine Bateman, singer Katharine McPhee, and her husband, David Foster. There are also whispers of support from other Hollywood-connected individuals, though not all have publicly declared their backing.
Nicole Avant, former U.S. Ambassador to the Bahamas and wife of Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, has been linked to the campaign, although she has not made any public contributions. One attendee at a recent fundraiser described the level of involvement as “shocking,” noting how many high-level entertainment names were involved in what was initially seen as a fringe political campaign.
Spencer’s fundraising efforts have taken a more private approach compared to traditional campaign rallies. Ashley Underwood, wife of Larry David, hosted one early event. Shortly after, Katharine and David opened their Brentwood home for another gathering, where Katharine performed a song for Spencer, as shared on Instagram. More events are planned, including those hosted by Kartoon Studios CEO Andy Heyward and his wife Reggi Heyward, followed by another led by Microsoft Copilot executive Jacob Andreou and Entertainment Tonight host Carly Steel.
One of the most surprising developments involves longtime Democratic megadonors Haim Saban and Cheryl Saban. Haim, founder of Saban Entertainment — the company behind Power Rangers — has been a major force in Democratic fundraising for decades. Their reported support for Spencer, a registered Republican, has raised eyebrows. On May 8, both Haim and Cheryl reportedly donated the maximum allowable amount to his campaign, marking a rare break from their usual political alignment.
Despite this, not all support is happening publicly. Several entertainment insiders are said to be backing him quietly while avoiding formal endorsements, reflecting caution around his unconventional political profile. This cautious approach highlights the complexities of aligning with a candidate who represents a shift from traditional political norms.
Spencer himself has embraced his outsider image, leveraging his reality TV background in his campaign. His messaging is bold, featuring AI-generated content and sharp criticism of Los Angeles leadership and public safety policies. In earlier comments, he expressed how personal politics can feel for him. “I’ve always just voted based off of the Second Amendment. If Joe Biden had been like, ‘Spencer needs his CCW (concealed carry weapon permit),’ I could easily have voted for Joe,” he told Ankler Media CEO Janice Min in February.
His decision to run followed a major personal loss after the Pacific Palisades wildfires destroyed his home, which he said pushed him to take action on city issues like homelessness and governance. “Business as usual is a death sentence for Los Angeles,” he said at the time, “and I’m done waiting for someone to take real action. That’s why I am running for mayor. But let me be clear, this just isn’t a campaign. This is a mission, and we are going to expose the system. We are going into every dark corner of LA politics and disinfecting the city with our light.”
As previously reported, his campaign messaging has sparked criticism, especially ads that take a combative tone toward city officials and homelessness policy. One widely circulated spot even contrasts political figures’ homes with his own post-fire situation. That narrative has since faced questions after reports suggested he stayed at the Hotel Bel-Air rather than a trailer near his damaged property, as previously implied in campaign materials.
In recent polling, Spencer is reportedly in second place behind incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, whom he previously described as a “surreal real-life monster” who “let my house burn down.”
