SODAHEAD SLIDESHOW: Who’s the Biggest Celebrity Activist?

Posted 2010/07/28 19:07:22
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Wyclef Jean—Activist For Haiti

BIGGEST CELEB ACTIVIST OR NOT: Haitian born Wyclef is rumored to be making a run for President of the earthquake ravaged country, continuing the activism for his homeland that he's championed for years.

Wyclef Jean—Activist For Haiti

BIGGEST CELEB ACTIVIST OR NOT: Haitian born Wyclef is rumored to be making a run for President of the earthquake ravaged country, continuing the activism for his homeland that he's championed for years.
Bono—Activist For Everything

BIGGEST CELEB ACTIVIST OR NOT: There isn’t a world leader that hasn’t had a photo op with Bono over some cause or another. But of all the celebrity do-gooders, he’s the most highly criticized as a hypocrite.
Angelina Jolie—Activist For Human Rights

BIGGEST CELEB ACTIVIST OR NOT: Besides what appears to be a personal mission to adopt a baby from every country in the world, Angelina Jolie travels and fights for human rights more than she makes movies.
Al Gore—Activist For Environmental Causes

BIGGEST CELEB ACTIVIST OR NOT: Would the world really know what global warming was, or care about it, if it wasn’t for former Vice President Al Gore? Probably not. Polar bears everywhere salute him.
Ed Begley, Jr.—Activist For Environmental Causes

BIGGEST CELEB ACTIVIST OR NOT: Begley, Jr. gives Al Gore a run for his eco-friendly money. And wins. Not only does the actor live by all the environmental rules, he even makes toast with bicycle power—Wonka-style.
Kathy Griffin—Activist For Gay And Women’s Rights

BIGGEST CELEB ACTIVIST OR NOT: Between campaigning against Don’t Ask Don’t Tell on behalf of gays and getting a public pelvic exam to promote women’s rights, Kathy is one busy, and outrageous, celebrity activist.
Sean Penn—Activist For Katrina and Haiti Survivors

BIGGEST CELEB ACTIVIST OR NOT: Penn takes a lot of heat but not only did he personally save stranded Katrina victims in a leaky boat, he’s been living in a tent in Haiti since the January earthquake. That’s commitment.
Bob Geldof—Activist Against Hunger

BIGGEST CELEB ACTIVIST OR NOT: Rock star Bob Geldof was one of the pioneers of celebrity activism, organizing 1985’s worldwide Live Aid concert (and later Live8) to benefit the victims of famine in Ethiopia.
Susan Sarandon—Political And Human Rights Activist

BIGGEST CELEB ACTIVIST OR NOT: The outspoken Oscar-winning actress and political activist has been forever freaking out award show producers, who worry about which controversial topic she’ll address in her speech.
George Clooney—Activist Against Genocide In Darfur

BIGGEST CELEB ACTIVIST OR NOT: The Television Academy is giving George Clooney the fourth ever Bob Hope Humanitarian Award next month for his activism against the genocide in Darfur among other causes.

Related Topics: Haiti, Cell, Earthquake, Capitol

Ever since celebrity activists John Lennon and Yoko Ono slid under the sheets and called the press for the Bed in for Peace, celebrities have been using the glare of the spotlight to illuminate a cause. After all, who else but the rich and famous can better spread the word to their adoring fans about their latest altruistic agenda?

Some seem to come from a pure place in leading the charge. Michael J. Fox, who himself has been diagnosed with Parkinson's, is the champion for advancements in stem cell research on Capitol Hill. While political activists like Jane Fonda have been vilified for maybe not conveying their celebrity activist message in the best way possible.

Enter Wyclef Jean. The Haitian born hip-hop star and producer has been working on behalf of the Haitian people for a long time. After Hurricane Jeanne hit the country in 2004 he established the often-controversial Yele Haiti Scholarship. But when a devastating earthquake ravaged his homeland earlier this year, he really kicked it into high gear for Haiti. Now comes word that Jean might even make a run for President of the country and rule the nation for five years.

Would this officially make him the biggest celebrity activist of all time?

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Johnnyknowvote 2010/07/29 17:06:06

+5
Would'nt the answer be Michael Moore and Rosie O'Donnell, when it comes to bigness, ain't no body bigger!
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MINTY 2011/12/23 22:20:02

possibly up there but there are many unsung heroes in this world of ours many working steadily, quietly and dedicating every waking hour to make life better for someone somewhere unselfish they promote change without always getting the recognition they deserve

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gina maria 2010/08/21 20:01:45

MICK JAGGER, WHO DO A LOT OF RELIEF WORK IN AFRICA, AND SOUTH AFRICA. HE SEND SONS A LOT TO HELP.

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Herb 2010/08/18 20:00:21

Just what the world needs,,,an entertainer who wants to become President of a country. It makes me think of those pictures of Bill clinton playing (?) a saxophone when he was president of the USA. Ridiculous on many, many levels. As Clint Eastwood put it in one of his Dirty Harry films-"A man has to know his limitations." Ronald Reagan was the exception to the entertainer as politician conumdrum simply because he worked hard at developing his "political skills" even before his becoming the head of the actors guild and then as governor of the state of California. What does the Haitian guitarist have in his background that qualifies him for political office on any level?

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Kara 2010/08/05 21:37:06

Al Gore..really do we think he is that great. On the DVD that was made starring him on global warming he was staring out the window of his limo with his lap top open. He made his speeches on a electric platform just to point to increases and how many rooms does his home have? I'd agree hypocrite 101; it baffles me there aren't thousands of spoofs on that guy or a silly Broadway.

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TanyaHill 2010/08/04 02:47:46

loved the sicko documentary!!!

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nmdamba 2010/08/02 22:48:19

i dont think its enough to save the world lol

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nmdamba 2010/08/02 22:47:24

i gotta go for angelina jolie cause she for years has been trying to help the poor and make a defference in their lifes thats why i really admire her in my on way

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nmdamba 2010/08/02 22:45:09 (edited)

yh i defenatly agree with yeah andrew lmao

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Andrew 2010/08/02 05:40:32

Lets face it, theyre all very big activists, both in good and bad ways.

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Poison Ivy 2010/08/02 03:59:10

Ange

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Gray Pilgrim 2010/08/01 21:45:32

Mel Gibson ... HE is the poster child of FREE SPEACH

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CrabMan 2010/08/01 10:28:14

The M&M; man Michael Moore, Liz-O Rosie,THEIR RIGHT UP THERE WITH THE VIEW, AND THEM LEFT WINGED OLD "hemorrhoid" AZZ WOMEN ........

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softballer8931 2010/07/31 20:23:42

What about Hayden Panettiere? She is involved in multiple Save the Whales projects, actively involved in Ronald McDonald's House charities, is a teen ambassador of the Candie's Foundation (which is to prevent teen pregnancy), and has made several political videos, also urging young people to vote. And she is only 20.

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Souldog 2010/07/30 18:03:45

If indeed he follows through and runs for president i believe that would make him the number celebrity activist of all-time

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dlsofsetx 2010/07/30 17:54:04
dlsofsetx 2010/07/30 17:52:45

Gore is a typical liberal hypocrite.

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CharmeHorton 2010/07/30 16:40:38

That would probably be Bono. U2 rocks and the really care!

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bill 2010/07/30 16:33:57

It makes him dead, unless he has hired a huge private security force to protect him, He will be dead very soon

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hrhdkqb 2010/07/30 12:00:08

The question is "Who is the biggest celebrity Activist?" So that narrows the field greatly. For its asking for the "biggest celebrity"...which sort of rules out any who are celebrated because they are activist...as well as those who arent celebrated at all and yet are activist. Hello! So....who is one of the most celebrated of our time...who has also been a very involved activist since even before they were quite the celebrity of todays magnitude by far? Who has challenged us to think their entire public life? Who has put tons of their own money as well as served as a spokesperson for many who had no real voice...Who has built ther entire hugely successful stardom while also championing the rights and awareness of the needs of others.....Well...MADONNA! The nearest next one in line is way far behind. She is passionate and has always cared...and she deserves her stardom and wealth...for she is bboth a hard working super talent....but also a tireless voice for those in need. *MADONNA*

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Donny the great☺ 2010/07/30 11:50:29

So John and Yoko are kicked out?

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