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Reel Hope: "S" 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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Sandler, Adam
| Adam Sandler in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- In 2007, donated $1 million to Boys and Girl's Clubs in his hometown of Manchester, New Hampshire
- Donated $2,100 to Rudy Giuliani's Republican Presidential campaign
KEY FOCUS
- Children and Youth
- Politics
Source: Wikipedia |
Sarandon, Susan
| Susan Sarandon in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- In 2006, received the Action Against Hunger Humanitarian Award
- UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
- New York International Children's Film Festival Juror
- Advocates for victims of hunger and AIDS
- Active with progressive and liberal causes
- Donated to EMILY's List
- Participated in a 1983 delegation to Nicaragua sponsored by MADRE
- Canadian UNICEF Committee
- Interviewed for the documentary "The Celluloid Closet," looking at Hollywood's treatment of homosexuality
- Supported Ralph Nader in 2000 Presidential election and was co-chair of his steering committee
- In 2004, withheld support for Nader and supported unity with Kerry.
- Opposed Iraq war from the beginning
- TrueMajority
- United for Peace and Justice
- Appeared in a "Love is Love is Love" commercial for the LGBT community
- 2004 Racism Watch Advisory Committee
- One of 8 women who carried in the Olympic flag in the 2006 games in Turin.
- Code Pink
- Campaigned for John Edwards in the U.S. Presidential election
KEY FOCUS
- Humanitarian
- Politics
- Arts Advocacy
- Children's Issues
- Anti-War/Pro Peace
- Anti-Poverty
- LGBT Issues
- Olympics
- UNICEF
- Anti-Racism
- Anti-Hunger
- AIDS Awareness
Source: Wikipedia |
Sayles, John
| John Sayles in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Opposes the Iraq War
- Signed the "Not In Our Name" statement of conscience
KEY FOCUS
Source: Wikipedia |
Schneider, Rob
| Rob Schneider in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Reached out to Roger Ebert following a cancer surgery with a bouquet of flowers from "Your Least Favorite Actor." The two had been having a rather public squabble, but this gesture was extraordinarily kind and healed a rift causing Ebert to say that Schneider may have made a bad film, but was not a bad man.
- Following the report of Mel Gibson's anti-semitic remarks, took out a full page ad in Variety pledging that this 1/2 Jew would never work with Gibson again. He later revealed the ad to be a satirical calling out of Hollywood for being "hyocritical assholes."
- In 1996, established the Rob Schneider Music Foundation
- Schneider is an environmentalist who drives a Toyota Prius. In 2004, hosted the Environmental Media Awards.
KEY FOCUS
- Music Education
- Environmental
Source: WIkipedia |
Seinfeld, Jerry
| Jerry Seinfeld in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- In 2007, donated $3 million to the Seinfeld Family Foundation. The foundation distributed over $2 million in 2007 with funds going to such organizations as: Autism Speaks, American Red Cross, City Year and Oprah's Angel Network
KEY FOCUS
- Autism Awareness/Disability Advocacy
- Disaster Relief
- Philanthropy
Source: Giving Back Fund |
Seymour, Jane
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| Jane Seymour in the Community
ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- American Red Cross - Has worked extensively with the organization. In 2006, received their Golden Karma award.
KEY FOCUS
Source: MyLifetime.com |
Shadyac, Tom
| Tom Shadyac in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- In 2007, donated $2 million to Valley Floors Preservation Partners to preserve 570 acres of meadows & wetlands just outside Telluride
KEY FOCUS
Source: Giving Back Fund |
Shields, Brooke
| Brooke Shields in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Outspoken about issues related to postpartum depression
- Had a very public feud with Tom Cruise over the postpartum depression treatment issue, which was eventually resolved.
- Chain of Confidence SMART Girls Campaign- Spokesperson
KEY FOCUS
Source: Wikipedia |
Sigler, Jamie-Lynn
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| Jamie-Lynn Sigler in the Community
ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- National Eating Disorders Assocation - Sigler serves as spokeswoman for the organization, a decision she made after struggling with an eating disorder during her time on television's "The Sopranos."
KEY FOCUS
Source: MyLifetime.com |
Silverman, Sarah
| Sarah Silverman in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Has spoken out openly about her struggles with depression and her childhood issues with bedwetting
- Supports gay marriage
KEY FOCUS
- Human Rights
- Mental Health
Source: Wikipedia |
Sinise, Gary
| Gary Sinise in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Supported John McCain's candidacy for President in 2008, donating $2,300
- In 2008, awarded the Presidential Citizen Medal
- Co-founded the Steppenwolf Theatre Company
- American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial National Spokesperson
- Since 2006, has co-narrated the National Memorial Day Concert
- Has done humanitarian work to support the military and Iraqi children
- National Veterans Art Museum
- Condemned Hamas and Hezbollah in a print ad in 2006 along with others
- Identifies as a conservative Republican
KEY FOCUS
- Political
- Arts Advocacy
- Theatre
- U.S. Military
- Humanitarian
Source: Wikipedia |
Smith, Will
| Will Smith in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Donated $4,600 to Barack Obama campaign in 2008
- Along with his wife, donated $20,000 to Scientology's HELP campaign for literacy. Smith denies having joined the church, identifying as a Christian who studies all paths.
- In 2008, Will Smith Foundation donated nearly $1.5 million to a variety of groups including: $200,000 to the Baltimore School of the Arts, $249,000 to Malaria No More, $50,000 to Make-A-Wish Foundation and $250,000 to Yesha Ministries in Philadelphia.
KEY FOCUS
- Political
- Literacy
- Religion
- Arts Advocacy/Education
- Health Issues/Malaria
- Children's Issues
Source: Wikipedia, Giving Back Fund
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Snipes, Wesley
| Wesley Snipes in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
KEY FOCUS
Source: Wikipedia |
Spacek, Sissy
| Sissy Spacek in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Ardent crusader for women's rights
KEY FOCUS
Source: Wikipedia |
Spacey, Kevin
| Kevin Spacey in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Staunch Democrat
- Has contributed $42,000 to democratic candidates
- Supporter of Bill Clinton
- Has visited Venezuelan President Chavez
- Co-narrated Nobel Peace Prize Concert
KEY FOCUS
Source: Wikipedia |
Spielberg, Steven
| Steven Spielberg in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Co-founded Starbright, which has merged with Starlight Children's Foundation
- Has donated over $800,000 to the Democratic Party and candidates
- Has worked with former President Clinton on projects
- Resigned from National Advisory Board of BSA due to their anti-homosexuality stance
- Endorsed re-election of Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Supported Hillary Clinton in 2008, but did provide some assistance to Barack Obama
- Pulled out of his role as advisor to the 2008 Olympics in Beijing due to Chinese inaction in Darfur
- Supports gay marriage
- Donated $100,000 to oppose Proposition 8
- After filming "Schindler's List," founded the Survivors of the Shoah Visual History Foundation
- In 2007, donated $1 million to Not On Our Watch Project, an effort started by the cast of Ocean's 13.
- Serves as chairman of the Righteous Persons Foundation, making an annual undisclosed donation
KEY FOCUS
- Political
- LGBT issues
- Gay Marriage
- Children's Issues
- Arts Advocacy
- Holocaust history
Source: Wikipedia, Youth in Philanthropy, Giving Back Fund
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Stallone, Sylvester
| Sylvester Stallone in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Republican Party
- Endorsed John McCain in 2008 U.S. Presidential election
- Supports The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence
- Practicing Catholic
KEY FOCUS
- Political
- Religious
- Gun Rights
Source: Wikipedia |
Steenburgen, Mary
| Mary Steenburgen in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Supported Hillary Clinton for Democratic Presidential candidate in 2008
KEY FOCUS
Source: Wikipedia |
Stewart, James
| James Stewart ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTED
- Since 1982, the Jimmy Stewart Relay Marathon Race has raised millions of dollars for Child and Family Development Center in Santa Monica
- Lifelong supporter of Boy Scouts of America
- Known for his philanthropy and generosity
- Staunch Republican who supported both Nixon and Reagan
- Spoke out against those who dodged the draft
- Supported President Johnson's Gun Control Act of 1968
- Donated to Bob Dole's campaign
- Donated to Democrat Florida Governor Bob Graham in his unsuccessful run for senate
KEY FOCUS
- Philanthropy
- Political
- Children/Family
Source: Wikipedia |
Stewart, Kristen
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| Kristen Stewart In the Community
ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Stewart has announced plans to support the development of halfway houses designed to meet the needs of those attempting to recover from sex trafficking, a cause she became very passionate about during a recent role as a runaway from a sex trafficking ring.
KEY FOCUS
Source: Vogue Magazine, February 2011 |
Stiller, Ben
| Ben Stiller in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Democratic Party
- Supported John Kerry in 2004 U.S. Presidential election
- Contributed to Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and John Edwards in 2008 campaigns
- Donor to Declare Yourself
- Donor to Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
- Donor to Starlight Children's Foundation
- Made PSA for "The Cove" documentary
KEY FOCUS
- Politics
- Pediatric AIDS
- Children's Health
- Animal Welfare
Source: WIkipedia |
Stone, Sharon
| Sharon Stone in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Planet Hope- Co-founded this organization with her sister to give hope to the homeless.
KEY FOCUS
- Homeless Awareness/Assistance
Source: Youth in Philanthropy |
Streep, Meryl
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| Meryl Streep In the Community
ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Partners In Health (January 2010): Financial support, banner on personal website
- Stand Up to Cancer (September 5, 2008): Participated in one hour televised special
- Healthy Child Healthy World: Likes that they emphasize what an individual can do to get involved in creating a healthy child
- Elton John AIDS Foundation: Participated in an online e-card promotion to create awareness
- AIDS Project Los Angeles:
- The Academy of American Poets: Participated in poetry reading on April 6, 2004 and was Honorary Benefit Chair of the event.
- Americans for the Arts: Centrally involved in creation of an arts advocacy video
- Arts for ACT (Abuse, Counseling and Treatment): On August 23, 2003 served as auctioneer during a benefit.
- Big Sisters LA: Participated in benefit as part of "One True Thing" opening
- The Hartford Food System (Hartford, CT):
- Center for Health and the Global Environment, Harvard Medical School: Co-hosted a benefit with Sigourney Weaver.
- Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation: Participated in a 2005 celebrity recognition event.
- Dance on a Moonbeam: Provided narrative comments for this compilation CD to benefit children's charities.
- Equality Now: Co-created a PSA in 2004 with Marisa Tomei, Sarah Jones and Alanis Morrissette.
- Global Releaf: Narrated PSA's for the organization
- Hole-in-the-Wall Gang: Has performed at camp shows with the children.
- It All Starts With Newspapers: Participated in celebrity campaign about importance of newspaper reading/literacy.
- The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: Honorary Committee Member, Kennedy Ctr. Fund for New Plays
- The Charlie Foundation:
- Mothers & Others (Co-founder): Organizations works to protect children from environmental toxins. Co-founded with Connecticut neighbors.
- National Endowment for the Arts: Participated in 1999 "Save the Music" Concert
- Netaid.org: Contributed RealAudio segment on the Bolivia Hunger Zone.
- The Pediatric AIDS Foundation: Performed Gartan Mother's Lullaby on "For Our Children" CD.
- Reading is Fundamental: Featured in Celebrity storyteller campaign.
- Scenic Hudson: Has spoken at several organizational events.
- Stolen Childhoods: Participated in film about child labor.
- Women's History Museum: Donated entire salary for the film "The Iron Lady" to establishment of this museum.
KEY ISSUES FOR INVOLVEMENT
- Arts Advocacy
- Child Welfare/Protection
- Domestic Violence/Family Violence
- AIDS
- Reading/Literacy
- Environmental Protection
- Cancer Awareness
- Disaster Relief
Sources included: Meryl Streep Online, the official Meryl Streep website run by Creative Artists Agency; "Ellen" show interview w/Streep
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Streisand, Barbra
| Barbra Streisand in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- In 2006, donated $11,750,000 to the Barbra Streisand Foundation.
- In 2007, donated $11 million to the Barbra Streisand Foundation. The foundation distributed approximately $16 million in 2007 with a strong focus on donations to organizations devoted to civil liberties, civil rights and environmental issues.
- In 2008, donated $1, 670, 295 to the Barbra Streisand Foundation with specific benefits going to: Barbra Streisand Women's Cardiovascular Research and Education Program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
KEY FOCUS
- Civil Rights
- Environmental
- Women's Health
Source: Giving Back Fund |
Swinton, Tilda
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| Tilda Swinton in the Community
ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
KEY FOCUS
- Film Education/Awareness
- Children's Issues
Source: Vanity Fair, September 2011 |
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