Spencer Pratt Sees Big Money From Celebs and Billionaires Ahead of LA Mayor Race

Spencer Pratt, once a reality‑TV personality, is now a serious contender for Los Angeles mayor. He is using the city’s cost‑of‑living crisis and safety concerns as his main talking points, positioning himself against the incumbent Democrat Karen Bass. If current polls hold true, Pratt could move on to a November runoff and is already gathering an impressive fundraising list.

Big‑Money Backers

The most eye‑catching donations come from the ultra‑rich. Google co‑founder Sergey Brin, who owns a slice of Alphabet, gave the maximum $1,800 allowed in the race. Brin’s net worth sits at roughly $282 billion, and his contribution signals that Pratt is no longer a fringe candidate. The same donation limit was also reached by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, each worth about $2.6 billion, who sent their money just a week earlier.

Celebrity supporters are not far behind. Perez Hilton, the gossip blogger who raised Pratt’s son, is campaigning online but has not donated money. Johnny Devenanzio of “Real World” said he voted for Pratt, though records show no financial contribution. Singer Katharine McPhee gave $1,024 and hosted a fundraiser at her home with composer David Foster, who maxed out his $1,800 donation. McPhee praised Pratt for addressing Los Angeles’s declining quality of life and public safety issues.

Other well‑known names have thrown their support behind Pratt. Ginger Gaetz, Wendy Moniz, Mike Binder, Meghan McCain, and former “Hills” star Doug Reinhardt have all contributed the maximum amount. Tech entrepreneur Justin Mateen, founder of Tinder, and FabFitFun co‑founder Daniel Broukhim also gave $1,800. Billy Bush, the former Access Hollywood host, joined them with a full donation and highlighted the city’s messiness as a reason to back Pratt.

Polls & Prediction Markets

The fundraising momentum matches a tight race. Recent polls place Pratt in third with 22–26 percent support, close to both Karen Bass and progressive councilmember Nithya Raman. Prediction markets give Bass a 62–64 percent chance of winning, while Pratt sits around 22–27 percent. The contest is still very much open and could hinge on who can better mobilize voters in the weeks ahead.