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Reel Hope: "P" Celebrities
In keeping with our spirit of making a difference in our community, what could be more natural for The Independent Critic than documenting the philanthropy, community service, foundations and organizations supported by your favorite Hollywood actors, actresses, directors, writers and other film industry professionals. Listed from A-Z, this comprehensive archive will list many of your Hollywood favorites, classic and contemporary, and the causes most important to them ranging from one-time support to lifelong commitments!
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Page, Ellen
| Ellen Page in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- U.S. Campaign for Burma- One of 30 celebrities to participate in an online ad awareness program
- Pro-Choice feminist
- In 2008, participated in permaculture projects at Lost Valley Educational Center
KEY FOCUS
- Burma
- Human Rights
- Pro-Choice
Source: Wikipedia |
Panettiere, Hayden
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| Hayden Panettiere in the Community
ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Whaleman Foundation since 2005
- Took part in the filming of the award-winning documentary, "The Cove"
KEY FOCUS
- Animal Welfare/Protection (specifically whales)
Source: Us Magazine (Sept. 2011) |
Pattinson, Robert
| Robert Pattinson in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Participated in Hope for Haiti
- Autographed a guitar for an undisclosed charity
- Submitted a drawing for the charity PACT
KEY FOCUS
Source: Wikipedia |
Payne, Alexander
| Alexander Payne in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Film Streams- On Board of Directors for this non-profit film group in Omaha, Neb.
- Into historic preservation and helped preserve a Scottsbluff, Neb. historic theatre
KEY FOCUS
- Arts Advocacy
- Historic Preservation
Source: Wikipedia |
Peck, Gregory
| Gregory Peck in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTED
- University of California- Berkeley
- Founded the La Jolla Playhouse
- In 1947, signed a letter deploring the work of the House "Un-American Activities Committee"
- Lifelong Democrat
- Supported a son, Carey, in running for office twice. Carey lost both times.
- Outspoken against Vietnam War, though supportive of his son Stephen (who fought in the war)
- Opposed Supreme Court nomination of Robert Bork
- Supported nuclear disarmament
KEY FOCUS
- Politics
- Civil Rights
- Education
- Anti-War
- Nuclear Disarmament
Source: Wikipedia |
Peet, Amanda
| Amanda Peet in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Every Child By Two- Spokeswoman related to childhood vaccinations
KEY FOCUS
Source: Wikipedia
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Penn, Sean
| Sean Penn in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Describes self as an agnostic
- Active in a variety of political and social causes. Has visited Iran, Cuba and Venezuela with different projects
- Anti-War, opposed to Iraq war
- Special guest of Progressive Democrats of America in 2006
- In 2008, attended a Ralph Nader "Open the Debates" rally
- Outspoken against former President George W. Bush
- Supported impeachment of President Bush
- Has openly visited Venezuelan President Chavez
- Supported Dennis Kucinich for President in 2008
- Provided Hurricane Katrina relief, an effort that was criticized by some because he'd brought cameras along
- Supports gay rights and gay marriage
KEY FOCUS
- Politics
- Anti-War/Peace
- Global Relief
- Disaster Relief
- Gay Rights/Gay Marriage
Source: Wikipedia |
Perry, Tyler
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| Tyler Perry In the Community
ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- On Christmas Day 2010, the Associated Press reported a story involving the Atlanta based filmmaker. Perry reportedly has agreed to replace the fire destroyed home of an 88-year-old Atlanta area great grandmother following reading about the grandmother's misfortune. Perry will be renting her a home for a year with utilities paid, replace her furniture and will reportedly be replacing her home. The 88-year-old has her 4-year-old great granddaughter living with her.
KEY FOCUS
Source: Associated Press |
Pitt, Brad
| Brad Pitt in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Has adopted 3 children with Angelina Jolie
- ONE Campaign
- In 2008, the Jolie-Pitt Foundation donated just over $13.4 million including: $2 million to the Global Health Committee of the Ethiopia Clinic Project; $1 million to Human Rights Watch for investigations in Zimbabwe and Burma; $1 million to the Make it Right Foundation founded by Pitt; $500,000 to Armed Services YMCA USA and more than $1 million to WildAid MJP Project in Cambodia.
- In 2007, Jolie-Pitt Foundation donated $8.4 million including: $5 million to the Make It Right Foundation.
- In 2006, Jolie-Pitt (just before the foundation) donated $2.415 million including to a school/community center in Namibia, Namibian hospitals, Daniel Pearl Foundation, Doctors Without Borders and Global Action for Children
- Has joined Jolie in traveling to countries around the world for disaster relief, refugee relief and other causes
- He and Jolie donated $1 million to efforts in Chad and Sudan in May 2007 for those impacted by Darfur
- One of the founders of "Not On Our Watch," an effort to end genocide
- Supports efforts to build environmentally friendly buildings/homes
- Founded the Make It Right Foundation in 2006 to help rebuild New Orleans in an environmentally friendly way and has committed $5 million
- Global Green USA
- U.S. Green Building Council recognized Pitt for his efforts in 2009
- Co-established the Jolie-Pitt Foundation, investing $8.5 million in 2006 alone
- Donated $1 million to Global Action for Children
- Donated $1 million to Doctors Without Borders
- In 2007, Donated $100,000 to Daniel Pearl Foundation
- Worked during the 2004 U.S. Presidential election to encourage voting
- Supported John Kerry in 2004 U.S. Presidential election
- Supports embryonic stem cell research and endorsed Proposition 71 in California related to its funding
- Opposed Proposition 8 banning gay marriage and donated $100,000 to help defeat it (It was passed)
- Describes himself as 20% atheist, 80% agnostic
KEY FOCUS
- Philanthropy
- Humanitarian
- Adoption
- Anti-Poverty
- AIDS Awareness
- Disaster Relief
- Refugee Relief
- Genocide Awareness
- Environmental
- Affordable Housing
- Medical Relief
- Children's Issues
- Politics
- Embryonic Stem Cell Research
- Gay Rights/Gay Marriage
Source: Wikipedia |
Portman, Natalie
| Natalie Portman in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- PETA- Did a 2009 PSA and is outspoken about animal rights and anti-fur
- Since childhood, when she participated in World Patrol Kids, has been involved in environmental issues.
- In 2007, traveled to Rwanda with Jack Hannah to work on documentary "Gorillas on the Brink."
- One Voice Movement- Member
- Supported John Kerry in 2004 U.S. Presidential election
- Active in anti-poverty activities
- FINCA- An organization offering micro-lending. Portman has traveld to Uganda, Guatemala and Ecuador to help women start women's businesses and gain independence.
- Supported Hillary Clinton during the 2008 Democratic Primary, Barack Obama in the election. However, she was noted as saying she liked John McCain, just not his stance on war (which is of prime importance to her).
- Anti-War
KEY FOCUS
- Animal Welfare
- Environmental
- Politics
- Anti-Poverty
- Anti-War
- Global Relief
- Women's Issues
Source: Wikipedia |
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