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The 10 celebrities with the biggest political clout

For the midterm elections msnbc.com ranked the top 10 celebrity power players in politics. Read more on who we think makes the cut.

Beyoncé and JAY-Z made headlines for rubbing elbows with the Obamas at the 2012 inauguration ceremony, but belting out the national anthem isn’t the same as investing big bucks in politics.

For the 2014 midterm elections, we decided to rank the top 10 celebrity power players in politics. We looked at their contributions, appearances with politicians, and social clout to determine who’s actively invested in our nation’s politics compared to who’s just keeping up appearances.

Take a look to see if your favorite celebrity made the cut!