Angelina Jolie to Emma Watson: Hollywood celebrities who are activists
Beyond their roles on the silver screen, many Hollywood celebrities have used their fame as a platform for social and political activism. These celebrities leverage their voices to champion causes close to their hearts. From environmental conservation to human rights, their endeavors span a spectrum of crucial issues that show how the power of fame can be used for higher and more beneficial causes.
Rihanna
Rihanna, the 35-year-old Barbarian singing sensation, supports terminally ill children through her Believe Foundation and also helps raise awareness against HIV/AIDS. She has been vocal about discrimination against the LGBTQIA+ community and their rights, racism, and religious freedom. Rihanna participated in the 2017 Women's March in New York and extended her support to the Indian farmers protesting against the 2021 Farm Bill, too.
Emma Watson
Be it reel or real, just like her popular character Hermoine from Harry Potter, actor Emma Watson has never shied away from being vocal about her opinions 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 actor has been known for advocating the feminist movement from the '60s. Back in the '70s, she started an anti-Vietnam War speaking tour and also participated in protests over reservation conditions of the Native Americans, supporting the Black Panther Party and women's rights. She has been detained multiple times for her weekly demonstrations demanding environmental legislative reforms.
Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie's role in activism began when she was the UN Goodwill Ambassador from 2001-2012 as she carried out over 50 field missions to aid refugees. She has worked to protect orphan children and build schools for orphan refugees, end sexual violence against children and women, displace survivors of sexual violence, and support causes of environment and wildlife conservation.
Lady Gaga
The legendary singer Lady Gaga supports mental health among youngsters through her Born This Way Foundation. She also advocates women's and LGBTQIA+ rights and has been vocal about the same on several occasions, events, and marches. She has been vocal about consent as a sexual harassment survivor and majorly contributed to the Black Lives Matter movement addressing issues of racism and white supremacy.
