Angelina Jolie tops the Reuters Celebrity Do-Gooder Poll
Reuters has released the results of their poll for the best celebrity humanitarians of 2007. No surprise to all of us here, Angelina Jolie topped the list for celebrity do-gooders this year thanks to her tireless work with the U.N. as their goodwill ambassador for the UNHCR.
According to the article, there’s a reason someone like Angelina gets the top, whereas someone like Madonna - who raised a lot of money for orphans in Malawi but raised eyebrows with her rule-bending Malawian adoption - doesn’t do so well in these polls:
“People aren’t stupid,” said Peter Walker, director of the Feinstein International Famine Center at Tufts University.
“They can really sense when it’s just an endorsement and when somebody really means it. Someone like Angelina Jolie comes across as having more integrity than some celebrities and a greater sense that she doesn’t just do this for the publicity.”
Not only was Angelina the top celebrity humanitarian, she pulled ahead of several other big-name philanthropists like Bono (someone I also greatly admire) and Bill Gates, both of whom have also helped to bring Africa into the spotlight.
The article also mentioned that Angelina really involves herself in her causes by traveling to hot spots and not treating humanitarianism like a new hobby.
Since becoming an ambassador in 2001 for the U.N. refugee agency UNHCR, she has visited more than 20 humanitarian hot spots, most recently Iraq.
“She does this in a very low-key way,” said UNHCR spokesman Peter Kessler. “She goes out to see for herself, to get up close and very personal. She doesn’t travel with film crews, and I think that is real testimony to her dedication to the cause.”
Brad Pitt came in at number ten on the list for his considerable efforts in New Orleans as well as routinely standing up as an advocate for Darfur.
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19 opinions for Angelina Jolie tops the Reuters Celebrity Do-Gooder Poll
(LOVE- J )
Dec 28, 2007 at 10:39 am
Than you for the new thread.She is an amazing woman.
(LOVE- J )
Dec 28, 2007 at 10:41 am
Thank you for the new thread. She’s an amazing woman.
irma
Dec 28, 2007 at 11:00 am
Finally, Ange & Brad’s efforts paid off. They are really very sincere to their humanitarian projects & Kudos to both of them, They deserves the recognitions.May God continue to bless the Jolie-Pitt’s Family.
Mary Ann
Dec 28, 2007 at 11:32 am
Irma, you said it so well. These two are the real deal and I am so happy that they are being recognized as such. Angelina said not to long ago that she wants to be recognized for more than her acting. And I feel like Brad has reached that point also. These are two very good and sincere people. God Bless them both.
leat
Dec 28, 2007 at 11:48 am
dont you just wish you were brad and angie!?
i do -_-
irma
Dec 28, 2007 at 12:40 pm
As a fan, I tried my best to be as good citizen & best role model to my kids & my g-kids. Someday, they will remember me & thank me for instilling to them the real value of honesty,compassion & my belief in God. I tried to help others in a very small way, I can’t be Ange & Brad, they are doing a lot of good to people, they are angels sent down to us, their selfless acts to others are beyond me.
Lili May
Dec 28, 2007 at 1:07 pm
For once they got it right! Angie and Brad certainly deserve the honor.
Thank you Sherry for all your in maintaning this site. May you and your family have a prosperous, healthy and happy New Year! The same goes for the lovely J-P fans that visit this site!
In Pilipino: Kasaganahan, kalusugan at kaligayahan ang sumainyo sa darating na bagong taon!
BlessBrangelina
Dec 28, 2007 at 1:13 pm
Good news. Thanks Sherry.
Elroses
Dec 28, 2007 at 1:28 pm
Its great to see both Brad and Angie get some well deserved recognition for their tireless and sincere humanitarian work, not that they are doing it to get recognition, but its nice.
Happy New Year to Brad and Angie and the fans who like me visit this site every day. Sherry keep up the good work, and Happy New Year to you also! God Bless!
irma
Dec 28, 2007 at 1:34 pm
Lili May, I didn’t know you are Filipino. Are you based in Canada or USA?
To all the fans……….Happy New Year & may God touch our hearts with love, respect & compassion to others.
We as fans of Brad & Ange reflects the best of their attitudes to us, be nice & kind to others as always.
Faezeh
Dec 28, 2007 at 2:39 pm
Hi,
I love you Anjeli
tenika
Dec 28, 2007 at 4:13 pm
Brad And Angie Are Very Inspirational. I Am Fairly Young (23) But I Hope 2 Follow In The Humanitarian Steps Of These 2, They Are Amazing!
gena
Dec 28, 2007 at 4:41 pm
TO ANGIE AND BRAD , YOU BOTH DESERVE THIS RECOGNITION. THIS ONE OF SEVERAL REASON WHY I LOVE THEM BOTH. YOU ARE TWO OF GOD GREATNESS ON THIS EARTH. HAVE A VERY VERY PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. MASAGANANG BAGONG TAON SA INYONG LAHAT LALO NA SA MGA KABABAYAN KO. PEACE ON EARTH.
gema
Dec 28, 2007 at 8:10 pm
Angie is lucky to have Brad as a couple, he is an angel and wonderful person.
Lucy
Dec 28, 2007 at 8:33 pm
Happy New Year to all especially to you Sherry. Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon din sa inyong lahat na JP fans. JJ just put up pictures of Brad and Angie shopping at Pipen’s in NOLA without the kids this morning Friday 12/28.
angela
Dec 29, 2007 at 12:12 am
congratulations angie and brad!
happy new year everyone!
fan
Dec 29, 2007 at 12:58 am
congrats to brad and angie,they should inspire us all to make the new year a little better place for the disadvantage.
NATY
Dec 30, 2007 at 12:34 am
cogratulations to angelina! she deserves it. thanks sherry!
viva brangelina
Jan 1, 2008 at 9:34 pm
love the news. thanks sherry.
i believe that the day when her sincerity is being honored will come. she didn’t need to defend anything, just did what she already said and pledged. and she did it! love her even more!
god bless the jolie pitts and their beautiful soul!
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