Angelina Jolie to Emma Watson: Hollywood stars who are activists
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Hollywood stars who are also activists
Beyond their on-screen roles, many Hollywood stars have used their fame as a platform for social and political activism. These celebrities use their voice to advocate for causes they care about.
From environmental protection to human rights, their efforts span a spectrum of crucial topics, showing how the power of fame can be used for higher and more beneficial purposes.
Rihanna
Rihanna, the 35-year-old barbaric singer, supports terminally ill children through her Believe Foundation and also helps raise awareness about HIV/AIDS.
She has been vocal about discrimination against the LGBTQIA+ community and their rights, racism and religious freedom. Rihanna attended the 2017 Women’s March in New York and also supported Indian farmers protesting the 2021 Farm Bill.
Emma Watson
Whether it’s film roles or real films, just like her popular character Hermione from Harry Potter, actress Emma Watson has never shied away from speaking her mind openly, especially when it comes to women’s rights.
She believes: “Feminism is about giving women choice. It’s about freedom, it’s about liberation, it’s about equality. I really don’t know what my tits have to do with it.”
Jane Fonda
The 85-year-old actress has been known as an advocate of the feminist movement since the 1960s.
In the 1970s, she launched a speaking tour against the Vietnam War and also took part in protests against Native American reservation conditions, supporting the Black Panther Party and women’s rights.
She has been arrested several times for her weekly demonstrations calling for reforms to environmental legislation.
Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie’s role as an activist began when she served as a UN Goodwill Ambassador from 2001 to 2012 and conducted over 50 field missions to aid refugees.
She has worked to protect orphans and build schools for orphan refugees, to end sexual violence against children and women, to expel survivors of sexual violence, and to advocate for environmental and wildlife protection.
Lady Gaga
Legendary singer Lady Gaga supports young people’s mental health with her Born This Way Foundation.
She is also an advocate for women’s and LGBTQIA+ rights and has spoken out on the issue on several occasions, events and marches.
She has been a vocal advocate for consent as a survivor of sexual harassment and has been a major contributor to the Black Lives Matter movement, which addresses issues of racism and white supremacy.
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