In Pictures: Seeing stars at the Democratic National Convention

The Democratic National Convention in the United States was a starry affair as Hollywood stars and pop singers descended on the stage. The four-day event at Philadelphia ended on Thursday (July 28) after nominating Hillary Clinton as the Democratic candidate for president.
Here's a look at some of the stars who lent their glitter to the event.

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Jul 29, 2016, 11:31 AM

Singer Katy Perry was a headline attraction. She performed Rise and Roar at the Wells Fargo Center. PHOTO: EPA

Actress/writer Lena Dunham (left) and actress America Ferrera, both longtime supporters of Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, slammed Republican candidate Donald Trump for his sexism and racism in their speeches. PHOTO: THE WASHINGTON POST BY RICKY CARIOTI

Actress/producer Eva Longoria waves to the crowd as she takes the stage on July 25. PHOTO: EPA

Actress Meryl Streep gets patriotic, sporting a shirt printed with the American flag, at her appearance at the convention. PHOTO: AFP

Actress Elizabeth Banks parodied Donald Trump's Republican National Convention entrance. PHOTO: EPA

Actors Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen, who are married, stepped out in support of Hillary Clinton. Steenburgen, who has been friends with Hillary for 38 years, paid tribute to her tenacity saying when she "gets knocked down seven times, she will get up eight". PHOTO: AFP

Alicia Keys performing on July 26 at the convention. PHOTO: AFP

Singer-songwriter Carol King sang her classic hit, You've Got A Friend. PHOTO: AFP

Singer Lenny Kravitz also played a set at the convention hall. PHOTO: EPA

Actress Sigourney Weaver, who has played former First Ladies on both the big and small screens, took to the stage on July 27. PHOTO: AFP

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