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Entertainment December 28, 2016
Celebrities are known for their glitz and glamour but some inspirational women step outside of their Hollywood bubble and lend a hand to the community.
While many of their endeavors are year-round, a few put in the extra effort to help out during the busy holiday season. Singers Katy Perry and Taylor Swift are currently trending for their heart-warming contributions but who else is bringing the holiday cheer this year?
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Before 2016 comes to a close, ENTITY takes a look at five female celebrities taking the philanthropy route this holiday season.
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Taylor Swift stopped by a 96-year-old fan’s home after he shared his admiration of the star in a local TV interview. The pop star surprised the family and joined in on the festivities, offering selfies and hugs galore. She also performed an acoustic set at the party.
Not only did her act of kindness bring joy into the hearts of the family and Swifters everywhere, it may inspire millennials to respect seniors and give thanks to those who came before, both during the holidays and after the snow melts away.
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Lady Gaga uses her voice to help others all year round with her Born This Way Foundation. According to the website, the organization is “committed to supporting the wellness of young people, and empowering them to create a kinder, braver world,” This holiday season, she began a #ShareKindness campaign and visited a New York homeless shelter for LGBTQ youth.
“I am no better than any of those kids. And I’m no worse than any of them,” she told TODAY. “We are equal. We both walk our two feet on the same earth. And we’re in this together.”
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One of Witherspoon’s holiday traditions? Giving back to the community with her family. This year, the actress chose the charity Girls Inc and went “Wild” raving about the organization.
“Every year we pick a charity that we really love, to invest in a project all year long,” Witherspoon told People. “This year we’re doing Girls Inc. I’m so moved by their after-school programs. It really gives young women a leg up during critical years,”
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Shania Twain may be busy with her 2017 comeback album but she’s not letting that stand in her way of giving back. The country-pop singer put down her microphone to lend a hand during the holidays.
Twain has contributed to “The Christmas Project,” a cause that aims to bring some holiday cheer to youth suffering from the aftermath of the Bahama hurricanes. Play Light Love has partnered with the S.H.A.R.E. organization for the initiative. Her $2,000 donation supports the efforts and has helped the initiative’s GoFundMe page almost reach their $8,000 goal.
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Actress and dancer Jenna Dewan-Tatum joined forces with St. Jude’s Children Research hospital to raise awareness about how the organization is combating childhood illness. The cause is also supported by other female celebrities Jennifer Aniston and Sofia Vergara. As a mother of a 3-year-old girl, the Thanks and Giving Campaign is close to Dewan-Tatum’s heart.
“I can’t imagine a more peaceful feeling than walking into a hospital like this with your child you love more than anything in the entire world who is sick and then going ‘Don’t worry about it. You don’t need to know about paying for this,'” Jenna Dewan-Tatum said in a E! News video.
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