New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Taps Hollywood for Re-Election Cash (Exclusive)

Even though the 2014 NY gubernatorial election is still two years away, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is heading west to Los Angeles to bolster his campaign coffers,The Hollywood Reporterhas learned.our editor recommendsSteven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg Support Wendy Greuel For L.A. MayorBox Office Politics: The Movies and Stars Dems vs. GOPers Love (and Love to Hate) PHOTOS: 10 Hollywood Players That Will Make a Difference in the 2012 Elections The governor -- still fresh from his victory securing marriage equality in NY -- will arrive on December 2 for a reception and dinner co-hosted by Hollywood reliables Rob and Michele Reiner, Steve Bing, Katie McGrath and J.J. Abrams, Candy Spelling, Darren Star, Chris Albrecht, Kevin Huvane, and Laura and Casey Wasserman, among others. PHOTOS: 10 Entertainers Democrats and Republicans Love to Hate The event will be held at the Los Angeles home of interior designer and White House decorator Michael S. Smith and his partner, HBO executive James Costos. (Smith and Costos, who also maintain a residence in NY, have become key Democratic fund-rasiers, bringing in more than $1 million for Barack Obama's re-election campaign. ) Cuomo has long been a Hollywood favorite, partially because of the family name. Industry politicos have held fund-raisers for every office he's ever sought.But this time around, it's different. It's much more personal, especially for the industry's marriage equality activists, who watched in awe as Cuomo masterminded NY's gay marriage law. PHOTOS: Actors Who've Played Politicians Hollywood political consultant Chad Griffin, one of the leaders in the fight against Prop. 8, is also hosting the gathering, along with Wallis Annenberg, Vanessa Williams and MPAA Chairman Christopher Dodd. L.A. mayoral candidates -- Wendy Greuel and Austin Beutner -- are also listed as sponsors. Tickets range from $1,000 for cocktails to $12,500 for dinner. Related Topics Politics