How Heather Thomas became a behind-the-scenes politico

Much of Heather Thomas' political work is grassroots driven and out of the limelight: "People in the entertainment industry don't want to see their ability to make art threatened."  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment September 09, 2024 Heather Thomas: How a TV star evolved into a behind-the-scenes politico Heather Thomas was a TV star and a pin-up sensation in the 1980s. But she has long been a Hollywood political activist and fundraiser SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Jennifer Lopez, Jacob Elordi, Tilda Swinton and more visit L.A. Times Studio at TIFF Catch all the writers, directors and stars coming through the L.A. Times Studio during opening weekend of the Toronto International Film Festival in our gallery. SHARE       READ MORE Kendrick Lamar to headline 2025 Super Bowl halftime show Kendrick Lamar will star in the Super Bowl halftime show this February in New Orleans. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Stevie Van Zandt: Bruce Springsteen's health is 'completely back to normal' Springsteen's longtime collaborator Stevie Van Zandt and director Thom Zimny discuss the new film "Road Diary," "clowns" trying to use "Born in the U.S.A." on the campaign trail and more. SHARE       READ MORE Inside Tonka's life after 'Chimp Crazy': Vegan meals, painting and lots of sex "It's amazing how well Tonka is doing," says the head of the Florida animal sanctuary where the chimpanzee now lives. SHARE       READ MORE Radio hosts Kevin Ryder and Doug 'Sluggo' Roberts fired from KLOS-FM Ryder was previously co-host of the "Kevin and Bean" morning show on KROQ-FM. He was brought over to the rival station in 2021. SHARE       READ MORE Will Jennings, Oscar-winning lyricist of 'My Heart Will Go On' and 'Tears in Heaven,' dies at 80 The Texas native and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee penned hits for Whitney Houston, Barry Manilow and Steve Winwood, among others. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW