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There is a direct correlation with the limelight and flamboyance for top celebrities. The flamboyant lifestyle that is, these VIPs receive fat checks from blockbuster movies sales, multi-platinum selling albums, trust funds and multi-million dollar contracts to which most spend on “status” upkeep (lavish cars, mansions, wardrobe, jewelry and posh revelry). However, it is those celebrities who are avid philanthropists that bank the big bucks in longevity, and go above and beyond for the betterment of society.

There are several names that come to mind when the topic of fervent philanthropic celebrities arises; among whom are Oprah, Madonna, Bono, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. The common characteristic among these five is their dedication to uplifting society. They contribute invaluable time, effort, care, and money to some world’s most deserving causes. Most recently, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were in the headlines for having donating $7 million to their philanthropic organization the Jolie-Pitt Foundation. According to their foundation’s 2008 tax return obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, the two parked $13 million in their foundation with low staff expenses of $225,000 and gave more than half away in 2008, twice what they gave in 2007. The monies went to a variety of causes including Global Health, Human Rights Watch and the Armed Services YMCA of the U.S. Army. This was in addition to pledge to their New Orleans renovation efforts and various causes in Cambodia, the home of their adopted son Maddox. Along with Madonna, Brad and Angelina have adopted children from various impoverished countries such as Ethiopia, Malawi and Vietnam. As many know, Oprah is no slouch, having built a school for impoverished girls in Africa and donating many millions of dollars to humanitarian causes, along with the beneficent Bono, who is known for his generous giveaways and commitment to the action against the widespread of HIV/AIDS in Africa.

When building ones image in the celebrated world it is integral to be dutiful to humanitarian causes. Everyone loves someone who genuinely gives back to society. In Brad and Angelina’s case, the dynamic couple are exceptional on the big screen, they have looks, style and grace, and to top everything off they are avid givers. Additionally, their 2008 donations come without ulterior motives or a high paid foundation staff. Luke 12:48 states, “To whom much is given much is expected.” Those who give in profusion, receive in abundance. Fans have more to like in a favorite artist, actor or athlete who is deeply rooted in philanthropy, as those celebs garner respect not only for their craft but also for their goodwill efforts. The fans support their products as the celebs donate at least 1/3 of their earnings. It is a cycle that comes with the power to influence others to do the same, to stand up for causes and change society. Those who rein at the top in longevity stay there because he or she knows how to reinvent him or herself, are great at whatever he or she does, moreover the  public adores he or she for being society’s philanthropic heroes.

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