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We all have celebrities that we might admire for their work and their kind personality,
and I’m sure everyone’s top 10 lists would be different based on personal opinion.
But I thought it’d be fun to acknowledge some GOOD things that celebrities do, because
it seems like we’re always focusing on the bad, you know, the scandals and hot gossip.
Here is a list of Top 10 Celebrity Influencers Who Changed The World.
10) Starting off the list at number 10 is Zendaya.
In 2016 she was titled the most influential teen star of them all, and although she’s
not a teen anymore, she continues to try and make a positive change in the world.
She was the first teen to call out Modeliste Magazine when they photoshopped her waist
and torso to look smaller.
She told her 20+ million followers at the time: these are the things that make women
self conscious, that create unrealistic ideals of beauty that we have.
It was an incredibly important message that teens needed to hear from someone they look
up to so much.
On top of that, she has spent years trying to embrace her beauty as an African American,
which ended up with Barbie creating a doll replication of her 2015 Oscars look where
people ridiculed her dreadlocks.
She’s known for her film work but she got a contract with CoverGirl and she promised
to use it to empower girls and women to celebrate their individuality.
And she’s done a pretty damn good job at keeping her promise.
9) Next up at number 9 is Dr. Phil.
One of the most Googled questions ever: is Dr.Phil a real doctor or not.
Of course not, but he does hold a doctorate in clinical psychology.
We know him as a TV host for his television show, but there’s no denying that he does
a lot to help people out.
He first created the Dr.Phil Foundation in 2003 which was dedicated toward fighting childhood
obesity.
Since then, he has helped numerous charities, families, and people struggling with social
welfare.
The foundation has partnered with the New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, and
his wife, to help disadvantaged families in the Gulf Coast.
They donated 350 thousand dollars to local and regional charities.
On top of that he gives to 9 different children’s organizations including the Youth Empowerment
Project, Hope House, and Awesome Girls Mentoring program.
I know we see a lot of Jerry Springer drama on his show, but there’s more to his work
than what we see on screen.
8) Sliding into number 8 is Emma Watson.
She was named one of Time’s most influential people back in 2017 and has held the title
ever since.
She’s mostly known for being the Harry Potter actress but she is just as passionate about
equal rights as she is about her acting career.
She is a huge equal rights campaigner and has become a feminist icon, compainging for
equal rights and landing herself a role at the UN.
There was also a poll done by the youth empowerment program called National Citizen Services that
had over 1000 young people taking part in it.
They voted on what celebrity inspires and influences teenagers the most; and from a
lineup of 43 celebrities, she took first place.
One poll respondent said: she’s a big feminist.
She frequently speaks out on sexism and other discrimination issues such as racism and homophobia,
and what she says really inspires me.
Like other celebrities, she also donates money to different charities, but sometimes making
an impact is more than just a donation.
7) In at number 7 is George Clooney.
Now everyone is going to have their opinion on this one depending on what your thoughts
are about Donald Trump as president.
Clooney is a Liberal Activist and is doing anything he can to bring awareness to politics
and hopes to take a step forward by defeating Trump as president in 2020.
He is a liberal and is a strong supporter of liberal causes and charities, making countless
donations to help them in any way he can.
When speaking about Trump he says: I'll fundraise for anybody that is out there that’s interested
in trying to make this president a one-term president.
So he’s passionate about it to say the least.
Outside of politics, though he’s also known for his work with numerous disaster relief
charities.
He donated 1 million dollars in 2005 to the United Way Hurricane Katrina Response fund
to help out the victims of the hurricane.
And he is now a member of the United Way board is Trustees.
He’s trying to make a chance in the world in different ways and I'm all for it.
However, my opinions about Trump as president will be kept to myself.
6) In spot number 6 is Amy Schumer.
She isn’t everyone’s cup of tea but she sure is fine.
She is one of the highest paid female comedians but outside of her list of jokes and movie
credits, you can find her on Time’s most influential list.
She has used her platform to advocate for inner beauty and works hard at trying to beat
the unrealistic standards that Hollywood has.
She posted a photo on her instagram back in 2015 that went viral immediately, not because
she was nude, but because of the message behind it.
She posed in just a pair of underwear, holding a cup of coffee, flaunting her stomach roles
and loving every second of it.
The photo was used as the December month of the 2016 Pirelli Calendar shoot.
She often uses her own body and jokes to bring awareness to body image and self-love.
On top of that she has gotten involved in other charities and donated 50 thousand dollars
to AIDS charity, as well as the Alzheimer’s Association and Hilarity for Charity.
5) Half way through the list at number 5 is Ariana Grande.
Another celebrity on Time’s most influential list and many would back them up on their
choice.
She is one of the biggest popstar in the world but she’s known for more than just her music.
She fights for LGBT rights and gender equality and donates regularly to more than 10 charities.
After a devastating bombing that happened at one of her concerts in Manchester, Ariana
went above and beyond to bring awareness and raise money for those who were affected by
it.
The bombing killed at least 22 people and wounded 60 plus more.
She created a benefit concert called One Love Manchester and raised 3.49 million dollars.
That was on top of the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund that raised nearly 13 million
dollars which was launched by the Red Cross.
And of course, Ariana donated to that as well.
When speaking on it she said: I think that the kind of love and unity we’re displaying
is the kind of medicine we need in the world.
Talk about turning something negative into a positive and making a difference.
4) Coming in at number 4 is Kayla Itsines.
She is officially the most influential fitness identity in the entire world, according to
Forbes.
She is only 26 years old and has created one of the most successful fitness and health
programs in modern history.
She created a program called BBG- Bikini Body Guide, and later turned it into a fitness
app called Sweat With Kayla.
But she doesn’t just hide behind a screen, she conducts fitness classes all across the
world.
She packs stadiums full with other females and runs a day full of exercise and mental
health exercises.
She describes it as: it’s a community of women who just want to support each other
and see each other do well.
She has helped millions of women around the world become happier, healthier, and stronger,
and on top of that- she gives back.
She works alongside the National Breast Cancer Foundation and the McGrath Foundation, constantly
bringing awareness and raising money for the cause.
3) Alright, in the third spot on our list is Selena Gomez.
Guys, she just has a heart of gold.
She’s been an ambassador for UNICEF since 2009 and has played an active role in advocating
for the world’s most vulnerable children.
She has participated in numerous campaigns, events, and is the voice on behalf of the
UNICEF USA.
On top of that she helped raise 17 thousand dollars for Island Dog, an organization that
rescues adoptable stray dogs in Puerto Rico and other islands in the Caribbean.
Not to mention we’ve seen tons of video clips floating around the internet of the
hospital visits she makes to surprise fans at the Children’s Hospital.
Like other celebrities, she is also an ambassador for the Ryan Seacrest Foundation which is
a non-profit organization that helps today’s youth through entertainment and education.
So she just all around sounds like an incredible human.
2) Taking over the number 2 spot is Oprah Winfrey, you get car, and you get a car, and
you get a car.
One of the most unforgettable surprises in the Oprah Show history was when she gave EVERY
SINGLE AUDIENCE MEMBER a brand new Pontiac G6.
That moment has become a meme and a GIF in today’s generation because it’s such a
thrill to watch.
On top of all the ways she gives back on her television show, she has also donated millions
of dollars to fund different charities.
She has made a world of a difference for people in the weight loss community with all of her
work with weight watchers, but she has also funded her own foundations to help those in
need.
The majority of her donations have gone towards The Angel Network, The Oprah Winfrey Foundation,
the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa, and the US Dream Academy
which provides after-school mentoring.
To that one alone she has donated 900 thousand dollars.
Bless her soul.
1)In the number 1 spot on our list is Ellen Degeneres.
She is the most influential celebrity when it comes to gay rights; she was the one who
inspired so many people to open up even before it was legal.
She is an ambassador for many LGBT movements and is involved in charities for disadvantaged
youths, depression and suicide, cancer and AIDS, and human trafficking.
She is constantly giving back to people; literally every single day.
Her talk show has become a place where she changes people’s lives and helps those in
need on a daily basis.
On top of that she has donated to an endless amount of charities but she’s mostly known
for her work with the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.
Ellen is a huge animal lover and her wife Portia surprised her by starting The Ellen
Fund which is a global conservation that tries to protect endangered species.
Ellen has gone to Rwanda herself to visit the Gorillas and is constantly trying to help
wildlife.
She spoke on it saying: I love animals, and I want to protect them, especially when they
are endangered.
We need these incredible creatures and they need our love and compassion to help save
them.
God Bless America- she is America's sweetheart I swear.
Okay guys, this makes me want to go out and do something good.
Although I don’t have millions of dollars to donate.
I need these people to donate to MY charity, called school debt.
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