Spielberg, Affleck, J.Lo at Democratic convention

By RYAN PEARSON, AP Entertainment Writer

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Story Created: Aug 28, 2008 at 10:10 AM EST

Story Updated: Aug 28, 2008 at 10:10 AM EST

DENVER (AP) — Spielberg! Affleck! J.Lo! They were among the Hollywood celebrities attending events in Denver as the Democratic National Convention nominated Barack Obama as the party's presidential candidate.

Steven Spielberg, who reportedly directed a short film on military weapons that was to be shown at the convention, was spotted entering the Pepsi Center.

Jennifer Lopez spoke at a reception honoring children's rights activist Marian Wright Edelman. Ben Affleck read excerpts from a Howard Zinn book and made an appearance at the city's food bank for America's Second Harvest.

Affleck was joined by his wife, Jennifer Garner, at the book reading at the Starz Green Room across the street from the Pepsi Center. Also participating: Rosario Dawson, Kerry Washington, Taye Diggs, Hill Harper and Josh Brolin.

Other celebrity sightings around Denver:

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