Spencer Pratt is gaining significant support from business influencers like Jeanie Buss and Sofia Richie’s husband, Elliot Grainge, as he campaigns for the Los Angeles mayoral primary elections. According to the New York Times, Pratt’s campaign has seen an influx of contributions since May 1. Buss and Grainge have notably joined the list of donors.
Pratt’s momentum has increased following his commendable performance in a mayoral debate alongside incumbent Karen Bass and L.A. City Council Member Nithya Raman. His series of viral campaign ads have also generated interest. So far, Pratt has raised over $500,000 and polls second just behind Bass in anticipation of the June 2 primary.
Key Donors Supporting Pratt
Several influential figures from various industries have chosen to support Pratt’s campaign.
Jeanie Buss
Jeanie Buss has made a notable move by donating the maximum permitted amount of $1,800 to Pratt’s campaign. As the governor and part-owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, Buss’s contribution points to a growing Hollywood interest in Pratt’s candidacy. Buss has not publicly endorsed Pratt, but her donation signals her position among the entertainment figures backing him.
Elliot Grainge
Elliot Grainge, the CEO of Atlantic Records and husband of Sofia Richie, has joined the list of entertainment industry supporters of Pratt’s mayoral bid. Grainge, who founded 10K Projects and is the son of Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge, represents another high-profile name supporting Pratt.
Dan Loeb
Billionaire financier and Los Angeles native Dan Loeb is among the prominent figures backing Pratt. Loeb’s endorsement indicates a broader support network of influential business leaders dissatisfied with the current city administration.
Bobby Kotick
Bobby Kotick, former CEO of Activision Blizzard, is associated with the growing group of business and entertainment supporters of Pratt’s candidacy. Kotick’s history with Activision Blizzard, particularly before its acquisition by Microsoft, adds another substantial name to Pratt’s campaign.
Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss
Entrepreneurs Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, known for founding Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange, are also backing Pratt. Their involvement brings a notable Silicon Valley and crypto sector presence to Pratt’s campaign efforts.
Saban Family
Influential entertainment figures Haim Saban, creator of ‘Power Rangers,’ and his wife Cheryl Saban, a philanthropist, further bolster Pratt’s candidacy. Their support reflects a wide-reaching network of donor backing from varied sectors.
Additional Supporters
Other significant supporters include Jeffrey Sprecher, CEO of Intercontinental Exchange and chairman of the NYSE, Jamie Siminoff, founder of Ring, Mark Pincus of Zynga fame, Sean Rad, co-founder of Tinder, and Val Blavatnik, director of Warner Music Group. Each contributes to Pratt’s diverse coalition of supporters.
Nicole Avant, producer and wife of Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, also plans to support Pratt, according to reports.
For further information or to provide insights, contact Janelle Ash, an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital.