Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson, and Jon Voight are named Hollywood ambassadors by President-elect Donald Trump, seemingly without them knowing.

President-elect Donald Trump announced three entertainment titans as special envoys to his party, with the responsibility to bring business back to Hollywood.

The president-elect on Thursday announced plans to name Sylvester Stallone and others as his "special ambassadors" to Hollywood.

President-elect Donald Trump has announced the appointment of actors Mel Gibson, Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone as ambassadors to help make Hollywood "bigger, better and stronger". View on euronews

Incoming president Donald Trump has named Mel Gibson, Jon Voight, and Sylvester Stallone 'Special Ambassadors' to a 'Troubled' Hollywood

Donald Trump has appointed actors Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone as special ambassadors for Hollywood. Their mission: to help revive the California film industry. This move comes as Hollywood has faced increasing competition from foreign markets in recent years.

Mel Gibson, Jon Voigt and Sylvester Stallone are all outspoken supporters of President-elect Donald Trump, a rarity in Hollywood.

US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson, and Jon Voight as Special Ambassadors to Hollywood, California, to revitalize the industry. Their roles will focus on restoring Hollywood's lost business,

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"I got the tweet at the same time as all of you and was just as surprised. Nevertheless, I heed the call,” said Gibson in a statement.

President-elect Donald Trump has handed a trio of stars a huge new role as ambassadors tasked with revamping the iconic film industry hub to be "bigger, better, and stronger than ever before".