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Reel Hope: "Q" and "R" 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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Quaid, Dennis
| Dennis Quaid in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Following an accidental heparin overdose of his 12-day-old twins administered by the hospital, Quaid became involved in ensuring the right to seek action against drug companies over packaging and a variety of other issues involved in the situation
- Lends his name to "Dennis Quaid Charity Weekend" with proceeds to local children's charities in Austin, Texas
- International Hospital for Children in New Orleans
- Works in Central America to provide medical relief for needy children and to transport children to U.S. when healthcare not available.
KEY FOCUS
- Children's Healthcare
- Children's Issues
- Political
- Medical relief
Source: Wikipedia |
Queen Latifah
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| Queen Latifah in the Community
ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation - Celebrity Ambassador
KEY FOCUS
- Children's Issues
- Healthcare
Source: MyLifetime.com |
Radcliffe, Daniel
| Daniel Radcliffe in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Has referred to himself as both atheist and Jewish
- In 2009, supported the Liberal Democrats in U.K.
- Demelza House Children's Hospice- Along with his own donations, encourages fans to donate
- Supported Tsunami relief in 2005
- Rebuilding Sri Lanka
- The Trevor Project- both contributions and multiple PSA'S
- Speaks out against homophobia
KEY FOCUS
- Political
- Children's Health
- Disaster Relief
- LGBT Issues
- Suicide Prevention
Source: Wikipedia |
Rai, Aishwarya
| Aishwarya Rai in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Eye Bank Association in India- Brand Ambassador
- Pulse Polio- Brand Ambassador
- In 2004, traveled to Siachen Glacier at 13,000 feet to boost morale of jawans
- Performed at HELP! Telethon for tsunami relief
- She and her family helped lay the foundation for a school for underprivileged girls in India
KEY FOCUS
- Medical Relief
- Disaster Relief
- Education
Source: Wikipedia |
Raimi, Sam
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| Sam Raimi in the Community
ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Donated $900 to George W. Bush's re-election campaign in 2004
KEY FOCUS
Source: Vanity Fair (June 2011) |
Redgrave, Vanessa
| Vanessa Redgrave in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- In 1977, funded and narrated a documentary on the Palestinian people and the P.L.O.
- Supports Israel's right to exist
- Opposed Vietnam war
- Supports nuclear disarmament
- Awarded the Sakharov Medical in 1993, supported freedom for Soviet Jews
- Supported aid for Bosnian Muslims and other victims of war
- Co-founder of Artists Against Racism
- In 1995, selected as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
- In December 2002, Redgrave paid £50,000 bail for Chechen separatist Deputy Premier and special envoy Akhmed Zakayev
- Outspoken critic of the U.S. "war on terrorism"
- Supported a Romania organization opposing a gold mine during an awards speech at the Transylvania Film Festival
- Rumored to have paid bail on a Guantanamo Bay captive
- Has stated that Guantanamo Bay is a concentration camp
- Co-founder of the Peace & Progress Party, a British political party that campaigns for human rights. She co-founded it with her brother, Colin.
KEY FOCUS
- Palestine Issues
- Anti-War
- Nuclear Disarmament
- Refugee Relief
- UNICEF
- Justice
Source: Wikipedia, Youth in Philanthropy
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Reeves, Keanu
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| Keanu Reeves in the Community
ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- It has been reported that Reeves signed away his back-end deals for the two Matrix sequels to the films' special effects and costume design teams. This gesture was worth millions. Of money, Reeves has said "Money is the last thing I think about. I could live on what I have already made for the next few centuries."
KEY FOCUS
Source: The Wrap (09/01/2011) |
Reynolds, Debbie
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| Debbie Reynolds in the Community
ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORT
- Lifelong supporter of Girl Scouts
- Founder/President of Thalians, a charitable organization raising funds for "emotionally disturbed" children
KEY FOCUS
- Girl Scouts/Girl's Issues
- Children's Issues
Source: All American Speakers |
Ribisi, Giovanni
| Giovanni Ribisi in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Member of Church of Scientology and participated in the "Psychiatry: An Industry of Death" Museum opening
KEY FOCUS
Source: Wikipedia |
Ricci, Christina
| Christina Ricci in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Gave up wearing fur after making PETA's "Worst Dressed List"
- RAINN- National Spokesperson
KEY FOCUS
- Animal Welfare
- Women's Issues
- Rape/Sexual Abuse
Source: Wikipedia |
Roberts, Julia
| Julia Roberts in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- UNICEF- Volunteer and Donor
- In 1995, traveled to Port-Au-Prince in Haiti for her own awareness. Became involved in anti-poverty, relief efforts
- Narrated "Silent Angels," about Rett Syndrome
- Earth Biofuels- Advisory Board
KEY FOCUS
- UNICEF
- Disaster Relief
- Anti-Poverty
- Rett Syndrome
- Environmental
Source: Wikipedia |
Rogen, Seth
| Seth Rogen in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Supports Crowdrise, a charity networking website
- Has publicly acknowledged smoking marijuana, but not to the extent of many of his characters
KEY FOCUS
Source: Wikipedia |
Rossellini, Isabella
| Isabella Rossellini in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Involved in conservation efforts
- Wildlife Conservation Network- Board Member
- Howard Gilman Foundation- President
- Central Park Conservancy
- Benefactor of Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society
- Involved in training guide dogs for the blind
- Former Trustee of the George Eastman House
- National Ambassador for U.S. Fund for UNICEF
- Adopted one son
KEY FOCUS
- Conservation
- Animal Welfare
- Historic Preservation
- Film Preservation
- UNICEF
- Adoption
Source: Wikipedia |
Rourke, Mickey
| Mickey Rourke in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Claimed in 1989 to have given part of a film salary to the Provisional Irish Republican Army. He later retracted the statement, but is reported to have an IRA tattoo
- PETA
KEY FOCUS
Source: Wikipedia |
Ruffalo, Mark
| Mark Ruffalo in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Outspoken against war in Iraq, Military Commissions Act of 2006, torture and the Bush Administration
- Spoke at The World Can't Wait Protest
- Supported Mike Gravel in 2008 Presidential bid
- Criticized the 9/11 Commission Report
KEY FOCUS
Source: Wikipedia |
Russell, Kurt
| Kurt Russell in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Libertarian Party
- Wings of Hope Honorary Board Member
KEY FOCUS
Source: Wikipedia |
Ryan, Meg
| Meg Ryan in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Democratic Party, including support for Wesley Clark's presidential bid in 2004 and John Kerry as the nominee
- Environmental causes
KEY FOCUS
Source: Wikipedia |
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