Out and About: Celebrities Hit the Democratic National Convention

Check out Mary J. Blige, Common, Gabby Douglas and more.

Did You Know? - In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly Magazine, Obama shares a few secrets: When the president’s away on an overnight trip, Bo can play and sleep in the first couple’s bed. While on the campaign trail, she likes to sample local specialties, including fried Twinkies in Iowa.   (Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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FLOTUS - First lady Michelle Obama captivates crowds of supporters with her speech at the kick-off of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. The DNC takes place at the Time Warner Cable Arena Tuesday, Sept. 4, through Friday, Sept. 7.  (Photo: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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One Nation Under a Groove - Mary J. Blige brings the Democratic National Convention to its feet with her performance of the song "One" at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina. MJB closed the song urging the crowd to "get crunk" for President Barack Obama. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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One Nation Under a Groove - Mary J. Blige brings the Democratic National Convention to its feet with her performance of the song "One" at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina. MJB closed the song urging the crowd to "get crunk" for President Barack Obama. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Life Imitates Art - Actress Kerry Washington who plays Olivia Pope, a former conservative presidential campaign advisor on the Shonda Rhimes series, Scandal, takes the stage on the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina to speak in support of President Obama. Her series returns this month on ABC. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Life Imitates Art - Actress Kerry Washington who plays Olivia Pope, a former conservative presidential campaign advisor on the Shonda Rhimes series, Scandal, takes the stage on the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina to speak in support of President Obama. Her series returns this month on ABC. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Obama ForEva - One of the more politically active actors in Hollywood, Eva Longoria serves as the co-chair of the 2012 Obama Campaign. Here, the petite Tejana walks on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina to encourage voters to choose President Barack Obama in November. (Photo: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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Obama ForEva - One of the more politically active actors in Hollywood, Eva Longoria serves as the co-chair of the 2012 Obama Campaign. Here, the petite Tejana walks on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina to encourage voters to choose President Barack Obama in November. (Photo: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Salseros for Obama - Marc Anthony has been an Obama supporter since before the 2008 election with he and ex-wife Jennifer Lopez organizing dinners for the POTUS and for his Supreme Court Justice appointee Sonia Sotomayor. Yesterday, Anthony lent his voice to the campaign by performing the national anthem on the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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Salseros for Obama - Marc Anthony has been an Obama supporter since before the 2008 election with he and ex-wife Jennifer Lopez organizing dinners for the POTUS and for his Supreme Court Justice appointee Sonia Sotomayor. Yesterday, Anthony lent his voice to the campaign by performing the national anthem on the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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Power of Young Women Voters - It's the women who make the difference in the elections, given that there are more women in the U.S. than men and that many of the hot button political issues this time around directly affect women and children (ie., healthcare and education). No one knows this better than actress Scarlett Johansson who is a longtime Obama supporter and who with the help of Vogue editrix, Anna Wintour hosted a fundraising gala in January in support of the 2012 campaign. Here, the starlet speaks on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention. (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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Power of Young Women Voters - It's the women who make the difference in the elections, given that there are more women in the U.S. than men and that many of the hot button political issues this time around directly affect women and children (ie., healthcare and education). No one knows this better than actress Scarlett Johansson who is a longtime Obama supporter and who with the help of Vogue editrix, Anna Wintour hosted a fundraising gala in January in support of the 2012 campaign. Here, the starlet speaks on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention. (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Down for the Cause - Rosario Dawson, founder of Voto Latino, shows off her V/L hand sign as she arrives at her Purple Carpet Bash at All American Pub in Charlotte. (Photo: Ken Charnock/Getty Images)

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Down for the Cause - Rosario Dawson, founder of Voto Latino, shows off her V/L hand sign as she arrives at her Purple Carpet Bash at All American Pub in Charlotte. (Photo: Ken Charnock/Getty Images)

America, The Beautiful - America Ferrera, star of the upcoming cop film End of Watch, supports her friend Rosario Dawson's foundation Voto Latino at the Purple Carpet Bash at All American Pub in Charlotte. (Photo: Ken Charnock/Getty Images)

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America, The Beautiful - America Ferrera, star of the upcoming cop film End of Watch, supports her friend Rosario Dawson's foundation Voto Latino at the Purple Carpet Bash at All American Pub in Charlotte. (Photo: Ken Charnock/Getty Images)

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American Treasure - Olympic gold medal gymnast Gabby Douglas gives a smile and a wave to the crowd after leading the Pledge of Allegiance during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

The Politico - Actress Eva Longoria is one of the most politically active celebrities this election season — she is even on the agenda to speak at the DNC today. Here, the former Desperate Housewife is seen arriving at the Your Life Your Time Your Vote Event hosted by Got Your 6 and Lifetime Television at Amos Southend in Charlotte. (Photo: Jason Arthurs/Getty Images)

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The Politico - Actress Eva Longoria is one of the most politically active celebrities this election season — she is even on the agenda to speak at the DNC today. Here, the former Desperate Housewife is seen arriving at the Your Life Your Time Your Vote Event hosted by Got Your 6 and Lifetime Television at Amos Southend in Charlotte. (Photo: Jason Arthurs/Getty Images)

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The Patriot - Rapper Flo Rida performs in American flag jeans and matching scarf at the Your Life Your Time Your Vote Event hosted by Got Your 6 and Lifetime Television at Amos Southend in Charlotte.(Photo: Jason Arthurs/Getty Images)

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The Patriot - Rapper Flo Rida performs in American flag jeans and matching scarf at the Your Life Your Time Your Vote Event hosted by Got Your 6 and Lifetime Television at Amos Southend in Charlotte.(Photo: Jason Arthurs/Getty Images)

Spinning for Greatness - Jermaine Dupri rocks the political set behind the turntables at the Presidential Convention Musicians on Call charity benefit at The Fillmore in Charlotte, N.C. (Photo: charlotteobserver.com/Marty Price)

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Spinning for Greatness - Jermaine Dupri rocks the political set behind the turntables at the Presidential Convention Musicians on Call charity benefit at The Fillmore in Charlotte, N.C. (Photo: charlotteobserver.com/Marty Price)

Chi-town, Stand Up - Common, who caught a lot of heat from conservatives last year when he was invited to recite poetry at the White House, greets sponsors of the Presidential Convention Musicians on Call charity benefit at The Fillmore in Charlotte, N.C. The rapper/actor also hails from President Obama's home city, Chicago. (Photo: charlotteobserver.com/Marty Price)

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Chi-town, Stand Up - Common, who caught a lot of heat from conservatives last year when he was invited to recite poetry at the White House, greets sponsors of the Presidential Convention Musicians on Call charity benefit at The Fillmore in Charlotte, N.C. The rapper/actor also hails from President Obama's home city, Chicago. (Photo: charlotteobserver.com/Marty Price)

Family Values - Actress Jessica Alba and her hubby, Cash Warren, son of actor Michael Warren, are avid Obama supporters. The couple tweeted this photo of themselves from Wednesday night at the convention. (Photo: Instagram)

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Family Values - Actress Jessica Alba and her hubby, Cash Warren, son of actor Michael Warren, are avid Obama supporters. The couple tweeted this photo of themselves from Wednesday night at the convention. (Photo: Instagram)

Rocking the Vote - Will.I.Am, who has been a great advocate for science and technology education as well as philanthropy throughout the world, attends Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte. In 2008, Will.I.Am penned the song "Yes We Can" and gathered celebs like Common, John Legend and Tracee Ellis Ross for the online music video. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Rocking the Vote - Will.I.Am, who has been a great advocate for science and technology education as well as philanthropy throughout the world, attends Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte. In 2008, Will.I.Am penned the song "Yes We Can" and gathered celebs like Common, John Legend and Tracee Ellis Ross for the online music video. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Bringing Down the House - Singer Ledisi had folks tweeting up a storm during her performane on Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Bringing Down the House - Singer Ledisi had folks tweeting up a storm during her performane on Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Glee Club - Amber Riley of the hit television series Glee sings the national anthem on Day 1 of the DNC. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Glee Club - Amber Riley of the hit television series Glee sings the national anthem on Day 1 of the DNC. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Getting Serious - Actor John Leguizamo shows his support for President Obama at the DNC. (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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Getting Serious - Actor John Leguizamo shows his support for President Obama at the DNC. (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

The Fist Bump - First lady Michelle Obama greets actor Kal Penn with what became a controversial gesture at the 2008 DNC, when she and her husband, President Barack Obama, gave each other "a pound" on stage. The Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle star was an early Obama supporter, serving as an aggressive campaign advocate since 2007. (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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The Fist Bump - First lady Michelle Obama greets actor Kal Penn with what became a controversial gesture at the 2008 DNC, when she and her husband, President Barack Obama, gave each other "a pound" on stage. The Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle star was an early Obama supporter, serving as an aggressive campaign advocate since 2007. (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)