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Reel Hope: "B" 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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Bacall, Lauren
| Lauren Bacall in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Democratic Party: Staunch Democrat, Bacall campaigned for Adlai Stevenson and Robert F. Kennedy.
- Committee for the First Amendment: Participated with Humphrey Bogart in activities opposing activities of the House Un-American Activities Committee
- Kennedy Center Honors
KEY FOCUS
Source: Wikipedia, Bacall Interviews |
Bacon, Kevin
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| Kevin Bacon in the Community
ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Barack Obama Presidential Campaign
- Sixdegrees.org: Founded this website playing off the famous game that bears his name. Bacon raises money for countless non-profits through this website.
- RAINN
KEY FOCUS
- Political
- Child Abuse/Sexual Violence
- Philanthropy
Source: Sixdegrees.org, RAINN.org
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Baldwin, Alec
| Alec Baldwin in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- East Hampton Daycare Center- Board of Directors
- People for the American Way
- NYU Tisch School of the Arts Dean's Council
- NYU/Brennan Center for Justice- Advisory Board
- Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund- Advisory Board
- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
- Performing Animal Welfare Society
KEY FOCUS
- Political
- Animal Welfare
- Breast Cancer Research
- Arts Advocacy
- Public Policy
- Gun Control
- Campaign Finance Reform
Source: AlecBaldwin.com
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Bale, Christian
| Christian Bale in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Ark Trust
- Greenpeace
- World Wildlife Foundation
- Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
- Redwings Sanctuary
- Happy Child Mission
KEY FOCUS
- Animal Welfare
- Children's Issues
Source: ChristianBale.net |
Bana, Eric
| Eric Bana in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- In December 1995, supported Melbourne, Australia's Toy Run
- In May 2004, supported an event in Berlin to benefit the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
- In May 2004, supported a benefit for Youth off the Streets in Melbourne
- In October 2004, supported a benefit for Bone Marrow Donor's Institute in Melbourne
- In October 2004, supported a benefit for Australian Childhood Foundation in Melbourne
- In October 2004, supported a benefit for Mental Illness Fellowship in Melbourne
- In November 2004, supported a benefit for Foundation for Study of Infant Deaths in Melbourne
- In December 2004, supported the National Hemophilia Foundation in Melbourne
- In December 2004, again supported the Toy Run in Melbourne
- In January 2005, supported Endangered Tasmanian Devil in Australia
- In October 2005, supported James Dean Road Safety in Melbourne
- Has all charities he's supported listed and linked on his website
KEY FOCUS
- Children's Issues
- Animal Welfare/Protection
- Health Issues including Bone Marrow Donation, Hemophilia, Infant Loss and Mental Health
- Road Safety
Source: Eric Bana Archives |
Bardem, Javier
| Javier Bardem in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Involved in filming of "Invisibles," an awareness project related to violence in Congo. Bardem produced the film. Proceeds benefit Raise Hope for Congo.
- With his brother, co-launched an online petition related to helping Saharan refugees
KEY FOCUS
- Humanitarian
- Refugees
- Issues in the Congo
Source: javier-bardem.net |
Bardot, Brigitte
| Brigitte Bardot in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- In 1986, established the Brigitte Bardot Foundation for the Welfare and Protection of Animals
- Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
- Donated over $140,000 to a campaign to sterilize Bucharest's stray dogs and plans to house many of the dogs on a facility built on her own land
- Supported French President Charles de Gaulle
- Has very actively spoken out against immigration in France, especially that involving Muslims
- Has been convicted five times, the latest in 2008, for "inciting racial hatred" in France
KEY FOCUS
- Animal Welfare/Protection
- Politics (Right-Leaning)
- Immigration Issues
Source: Wikipedia |
Barrymore, Drew
| Drew Barrymore in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Donated $1 million to the U.N. World Food Programme in 2008
KEY FOCUS
- Humanitarian/Hunger Relief
Source: Giving Back Fund |
Black, Jack
| Jack Black in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Appeared in "Proposition 8: The Musical," an effort to defeat Proposition 8 in California
KEY FOCUS
Source: Wikipedia |
Blair, Linda
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| Linda Blair in the Community
ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation - The mission of the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation is to make sure that every animal we rescue is given a second chance at a happy life and a loving forever home. Linda’s status as a public figure helps to bring much needed attention to growing problems related to animal welfare and the work required to stop animal abuse and neglect.
KEY FOCUS
Source: LindaBlair.com |
Biel, Jessica
| Jessica Biel in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- In 2009, Biel put herself up for auction with all proceeds going to help a girl, Molly Bloom, from her hometown of Boulder, Colorado. Bloom had lost her leg in a car accident and the $30,000 raised helped pay her medical bills.
- Climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise awareness & funds to address the Global Clean Water Crisis.
KEY FOCUS
- Humanitarian
- Clean Water/Global Environmental
Source: SummitontheSummit.com, Ugo.com
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Blanchett, Cate
| Cate Blanchett in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Patron of Sydney Film Festival
- Australian Conservation Foundation- Ambassador of online campaign http://whoonearthcares.com
- SolarAid- Patron of this development agency
KEY FOCUS
- Arts Advocacy
- Conservation
Source: Wikipedia |
Bloom, Orlando
| Orlando Bloom in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Adopted a dog while in Morocco filming
- Global Green
- UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador- Appointed in 2009. Has traveled to Nepal with the organization
- Australia Unites- Actively participated in 2009 fund-raiser to aide victims of Australian bush fires
- Actively campaigned for Barack Obama
KEY FOCUS
- Animal Welfare
- Humanitarian
- Political
- Environmental
Source: Wikipedia |
Brando, Marlon
| Marlon Brando in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTED
- American Indians Development Association
KEY FOCUS
- Native American Rights
- Political
- Civil Rights
Source: Wikipedia |
Bridges, Chris
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| Chris "Ludacris" Bridges in the Community
ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- The Ludacris Foundation - Atlanta based foundation was started in 2001, has a national scope primarily directed towards funding youth outreach, education and support.
KEY FOCUS
Source: The Atlanta Post, "11 Celebrities Giving Back" |
Bridges, Jeff
| Jeff Bridges in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Participated in 2010 "We are the World" remake
KEY FOCUS
Source: Wikipedia |
Brosnan, Pierce
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| Pierce Brosnan in the Community
ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- California Coastal Protection Network- Actively opposing the Cabrillo Port Liquefied Natural Gas facility proposed for Malibu, CA
- Natural Resources Defense Council- Working with the organization to oppose the use of sonar in the world's oceans
- Waterkeeper Alliance
- Ocean Futures Society
- Oceana
- Global Green USA
- The Global Security Institute
- Environmental Media Association
- Earth Communications Office
- Roots & Shoots
- First Star
- Children's Town Malambanyama
- Starlight Children's Foundation
- UNICEF Ireland
- Variety- The Children's Charity
- The Tibetan School
- The Jane Goodall Institute
- Save the Elephants
- The Whaleman Foundation
- Tapestry Institute
- International Fund for Animal Welfare
- Sea Shepard Conservation Society
- Earth Island Institute
- Social Compassion
- In Defense of Animals
- Humane Society of United States
- The Entertainment Industry Foundation
- Revlon Run/Walk for Women
- Planet Ark
KEY FOCUS AND DETAILED ACTIVIST BIO (Courtesy of: PierceBrosnan.com)
In addition to his stellar film and television career, Brosnan, together with his wife Keely Shaye, has been drawn into a passionate leadership role in environmental issues.
They regularly volunteer their time and talent to support numerous environmental causes such as marine mammal and wetland protection, and anti-nuclear, clean air and clean water campaigns. Pierce and Keely are currently fighting the Cabrillo Port Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility that is being proposed off the coast of Malibu and Oxnard by BHP Billiton. This LNG project poses significant and potentially irreversible negative impacts to the coast, the environment and to the health and safety of the community. It is currently on track to receive its first approval as early as December 2006.
They are also committed to a long term campaign with the NRDC to challenge the United States Navy's deployment of a new sonar system in over 75% of the world's oceans, citing scientific evidence that low-mid and high frequency sonar poses a grave threat to whales, dolphins, seals, and other marine mammals.
For over a decade, they have lobbied against legislation designed to weaken federal standards for labeling canned tuna "Dolphin Safe." From 1997 to 2000, they worked with the NRDC and IFAW to stop a proposed salt factory from being built at Laguna San Ignacio on Mexico's Baja California peninsula. Their unprecedented victory prevented the destruction of the last pristine breeding ground for the Pacific gray whale.
Pierce and Keely have emerged as respected and passionate activists addressing any number of issues in an effort to protect the planet and the species that inhabit it. Both the Environmental Media Association and Women In Film have honored them with humanitarian awards, while Heal the Bay, The American Oceans Campaign and the NRDC have honored them for their ongoing commitment to environmental issues.
In 1997, Green Cross International President Mikhail Gorbachev presented Pierce with an Environmental Leadership Award, citing him as "a truly committed leader whose bold actions and clever voice have been instrumental in marine mammal protection, as well as that of fragile ecosystems."
Additionally, they are devoted to women's healthcare and global children's issues. Pierce serves as Campaign Chairman for the Entertainment Industry Foundation, which distributed $15,000,000 last year.
Source: PierceBrosnan.com; MyLifetime.com
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Bruckheimer, Jerry
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| Jerry Bruckheimer in the Community
ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Until 2002, Bruckheimer had backed the Democratic Party for years. In 2002, he began supporting the Republican Party and since then has donated more than $55,000 to Republican candidates and causes.
- Jerry Bruckheimer Foundation
KEY FOCUS
- Politics
- General Philanthropic
Source: Vanity Fair (June 2011), USA Today
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Bullock, Sandra
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| Sandra Bullock in the Community
ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- American Red Cross- Has twice donated $1 million to relief efforts including the Liberty Disaster Relief Fund and the Indian Ocean Tsunami/Earthquake Relief Fund. - Bullock again donated $1 million as a response to Japan relief efforts!
- Donated $1 million to the Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund
KEY FOCUS
Source: Wikipedia |
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