Politicians and celebrities alike gathered in Beverly Hills Thursday night to show their support for presumptive Democratic nominee Barack Obama. Among the celebrities who attended the event include Jamie Foxx and Isaiah Washington.

The event, titled the Black and White Gala, was hosted at the home of an unnamed Beverly Hills resident. Theresa DeBell hosted the event with her husband, Robert Siegel.

Admission to the Gala didn’t come cheap. Attendees had to spend $2,300 to gain entry. However, attendance was only made available to big time donors.

Those present were served various snacks as they chatted and watched a nearby choir perform. The event helped raise nearly $200,000 for the Obama campaign.

Some celebrities attending the event initially supported Obama’s rival - Hillary Clinton. However, they agreed that Obama was their next best choice. However, they’re still optimistic about the possibility for a dream ticket in November. Obama has yet to announce his presidential running mate, however it is not suspected to be Hillary Clinton.

Some Gala attendees will be attending the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado later this week. Actress Fran Drescher, a participant in the gathering, will actually be speaking at the DNC. Derscher was the mistress of ceremonies for the event.

The fact that some celebrities have admitted to changing sides while keeping their party association intact is a good sign for the Democrats. Since Obama and Hillary Clinton began going head to head earlier this year, Democrats have grown increasingly distant from one another. As a result of the fierce competition that once existed between the two candidates, Obama has been having trouble convincing Hillary supporters to back him. Voters that backed Clinton are essential to Obama’s bid for the presidency. Thus, we hope this news encourages more people to realize that they aren’t gaining anything by avoiding the voting polls or voting in retaliation.