Among all the shallowness and materialism often linked to Hollywood, among all the stories about drug addictions and bad behaviors, there are celebrities who are actually using their wealth to do amazing things. Their attempts of changing the world are big, and some celebrities have managed to win awards for their efforts to make a difference. Some of the most praised campaigns and projects include AIDS awareness, changing the way America eats, peace projects, and more. Who are these people and what are they trying to achieve? Let’s find out…
#1 – Angelina Jolie
The Tomb Raider and Oscar-winning superstar is famous for her charity work. The United Nations said that Jolie makes use of her status to generate media coverage regarding refugees and the miserable conditions under which they reside. She traveled a lot to isolated refugee camps from Namibia, Pakistan, Tanzania, Ecuador, Sierra Leone, and Thailand. For her great efforts, Jolie was honored with the Refugee Program Humanitarian and the Church World Service Immigration Award.