Democratic National Convention welcomes myriad of celebrities

Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Thursday included several high-profile celebrities.

Some of the guest appearances include:

• Spike Lee: Filmmaker and director known for his provocative and socially relevant films such as Do the Right Thing and Malcolm X.

• Patti LaBelle: Singer and songwriter known for hit songs like "Lady Marmalade."

• Common: Rapper and actor known for his roles in films like Selma.

• Barack and Michelle Obama: The 44th President and former First Lady of the US.

• Sean Astin: Actor and producer best known for his roles in The Goonies and The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

• Wendell Pierce: Actor known for his roles in The Wire and Treme.

• Lil Jon: Rapper and producer.

• Eva Longoria: Actress and producer best known for her role in Desperate Housewives.

• John Legend: Singer, songwriter, and pianist known for hits like "All of Me".

• Oprah Winfrey: Media executive, talk show host, and philanthropist known for The Oprah Winfrey Show and her extensive charitable work.

• Stevie Wonder: Musical icon and multi-Grammy Award winner celebrated for his contributions to soul, pop, and R&B music.

• Kenan Thompson: Actor and comedian best known for his long-running role on Saturday Night Live (SNL).

• Mindy Kaling: Actress, writer, and producer known for her roles on The Office and The Mindy Project.

• Maren Morris: Country music singer and songwriter known for hits like "My Church" and "The Bones."

• Ana Navarro: Political commentator and strategist known for her work on CNN and ABC.

• Stephen Colbert, who went as his alter-ego, Donny Franks: Comedian and television host known for The Colbert Report and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

• Tony Goldwyn: Actor and director known for his roles in Scandal and Ghost.

• Mickey Guyton: Country music singer.

• James Taylor: Singer-songwriter known for his classic folk and rock hits such as "Fire and Rain" and "Carolina in My Mind."