20 times politicians appeared on popular TV shows

Hillary Clinton has many guest appearances, but her time on Watch What Happens Live is one of my all-time favorites. She answered messy questions, played fun games, and did it all with a smile. She's also appeared on sketch comedy shows, including Saturday Night Live.

There have been many impersonations of Elizabeth Warren on prime-time television, but she's always been a good sport about it. She even appeared on an episode of Saturday Night Live alongside Kate McKinnon.

Since Colin Powell was a former Secretary of State, it only made sense for him to film a scene for the CBS drama Madam Secretary. He also appeared alongside Hillary Clinton and Madeleine Albright — two former politicians who also held the position.

Barack Obama is another major politician who once popped up on an episode of Saturday Night Live. The former president attended a Halloween party that the Clintons were hosting to remind the American people that he's always himself and fighting for change.

Before anyone gets up in arms about Michelle Obama being on this list, you should know that being First Lady counts as a political position in my book. But her time with Leslie, Ann, and Ron isn't her only scripted cameo. She also made appearances on Black-ish, Saturday Night Live, and, most importantly, iCarly. 

Omarosa, who served less than a year on Donald Trump's staff as the director of communications for the Office of Public Liaison, has a decorated career on reality television. In addition to her time on The Apprentice, the outspoken personality also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother and, most recently, House of Villains.

Cory Booker is another politician who appeared on Andy Cohen's late-night show, Watch What Happens Live. During his appearance, he spoke about the power of protests and his hope for America's future.

Joe Biden's scene on Parks and Recreation was brief, but man, did he kill it. While dealing with an obsessed Leslie Knope, the former Vice President showcased his comedic timing and ability to be a top-notch actor.

Former Senator John McCain made two appearances on Parks and Recreation. My favorite was his spot in season seven when he told Leslie that her "tenacity can be intimidating."

This former mayor isn't new to scripted acting. In addition to his time on The Good Wife, Michael Bloomberg has also starred in episodes of Gossip Girl, Law & Order, and Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Some say Al Gore had one of the best guest appearances on Tina Fey's comedy 30 Rock of all time, and I'd have to agree. For a former Vice President, he sure can act.

Former Secretary of State Madeline Albright was once on an episode of Gilmore Girls, where she appeared in a dream and got to snuggle up next to Rory on her birthday. In 2015, the politician tweeted about her time on the show, urging Netflix to revive it. 

You'd think working in politics would've prepared Anthony Scaramucci for life inside of the Big Brother house; however, the former White House Communications Director would only last a few days before getting tossed.

This former Speaker of the House of Commons played his heart out during season two of The Traitors. Unfortunately, the 61-year-old was banished toward the end of the competition after causing too much commotion.

Chris Christie has appeared on a few late-night shows, including Saturday Night Live, and in 2013, he jumped to the small screen. He starred alongside Michael J. Fox as himself in an earlier episode of The Michael J. Fox Show.

You might not have heard much about Donna Brazile, but as a political strategist, the role she plays in keeping her party afloat is major. When she's not busy leading national conventions, Donna makes the occasional cameo on television shows, including CBS' The Good Wife.

Who knew Ronald Reagan was an actor before he became a politician? I didn't! Either way, the former president had a long resume of credits before entering office.

Another former president who made a cameo on a popular television show is Gerald R. Ford. He appeared on the small screen in the 1980s as a guest on the original production of Dynasty.

Newt Gingrich is no stranger to acting in front of the camera. He has appeared in several shows, including Parks and Recreation and Murphy Brown. He even gave movies a chance with his role in Men in Black. 

Before becoming president of the United States, Donald Trump had a role alongside Will Smith in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. In the episode titled "For Sale By Owner," Donald appears as a wealthy businessman hoping to buy the house Will had been living in.