Obama asks Hollywood celebrities to help pitch ObamaCare enrollment

President Obama met Monday with celebrities who are interested in helping him promote his signature healthcare law ahead of the Oct. 1 launch of state insurance exchanges.

The president dropped by a White House meeting with singer Jennifer Hudson and actress Amy Poehler, as well as representatives for Oprah Winfrey, Alicia Keys and Bon Jovi, an administration official said.

Other attendees included officials from the Grammy Awards and the Funny or Die website, which is a brainchild of actor Will Ferrell and director Adam McKay. Representatives for several other TV shows and entertainment companies also attended.

All of the attendees have "expressed a personal interest in educating young people about the Affordable Care Act," the White House official said.

Senior adviser Valerie Jarrett led the meeting. Obama "stopped by" the meeting to make a personal appeal, according to the official.

"President Obama underscored that the efforts of these artists will be especially helpful since young uninsured Americans (ages 18-35) are key enrollment targets for the new marketplaces," the official said.

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Obama asks Hollywood celebrities to help pitch ObamaCare enrollment

Obama asks Hollywood celebrities to help pitch ObamaCare enrollment

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