Jennifer Hudson and Alicia Keys among stars helping Obama sell healthcare reform to the masses 

The White House says the artists expressed interest in helping spread the word about the health insurance marketplaces opening Oct. 1.

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Alicia Keys, who sang at Obama’s inauguration, will help Obama sell healthcare reform to the country.

President Barack Obama is enrolling some star power to promote health care.

Obama stopped by a private White House meeting Monday with celebrities including singer Jennifer Hudson and actors Amy Poehler, Michael Cera and Kal Penn.

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Jennifer Hudson, in 2011 with Obama and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, joined A-listers at the White House on Monday.

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The White House says the artists expressed interest in helping spread the word about the health insurance marketplaces opening Oct. 1.

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Oprah Winfrey, in 2007, is among the high profile celebs helping the President promote Obamacare.

The White House says Obama told the artists they could help reach young uninsured Americans who will be vital to his signature law’s success. Insurers need healthy young customers to help offset the costs of older, sicker consumers.

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The group also included representatives for Oprah Winfrey, Alicia Keys and Bon Jovi. Also in attendance were officials with Internet video makers YouTube and Funny or Die, which are working on promotions featuring comedians.

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