Sometimes being famous comes with a price. What a celebrity posts on Instagram or what we hear through the media can change our opinion about that person.
However, we can tell you one thing. These 5 women are using their platforms for GOOD. Among other things, they are each extremely passionate about the work they do. All 5 of these women are doing something different. These women are using their platforms to help spread the word, and they aren’t stopping here. While they are all talented, it’s their passion projects that make us love them even more….
Alicia Keys- @aliciakeys
Alicia Keys is a force to be reckoned with. Not only can she sing, but she making this world a better place. As an ambassador for the ‘Keep A Child Alive’ organization, Keys travels to Africa and India speaking with orphans whose parents have died from AIDS. Keys is also a spokesperson for the ‘Frum The Ground Up’ campaign, where she works to instill motivation within American youths to achieve success. Her insta bio opens with, “passionate about my work” and @aliciakeys ain’t lying.
Laverne Cox- @lavernecox
Laverne Cox is a powerhouse. As the first transgender actress to be nominated for an Emmy, she has not stopped since. Cox is at the forefront of the transgender movement and a huge advocate for the LGBT community as well. Yes, she is one of the stars of Orange Is The New Black, but Cox has used her following to raise awareness. Her platform is #TransIsBeautiful, and boy is she working it.
America Ferrera- @americaferrera
While we may remember her still from "Ugly Betty" and "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants," America Ferrera has gone from actress to activist. Even though she is still an amazing actress, she has definitely graduated to activist. Ferrera is passionate about her work with ‘Save the Children’ and received an award at the Clinton Global Citizen Awards ceremony. She is extremely passionate on helping promote women’s rights, and was a key speaker at this years D.C.’s Women’s March. We can’t wait to see what she does next.
Kerry Washington- @kerrywashington
She may be Olivia Pope to some, but offscreen Kerry Washington is your girl for ending violence against women. She is an avid supporter of the Purple Purse campaign, which works to support victims of domestic abuse. Washington spoke at the United States of Women Summit, talking about the importance of female financial independence. This girl has taken a stand and she is not backing down.
Eva Longoria- @evalongoria
We know and love her. Eva Longoria, can always put a smile on our face and she’s given us more of a reason. Through her Eva Longoria Foundation, Longoria works passionately to help Latinas build a better future by bettering education and entrepreneurship. As a fierce Latina woman, Longoria is using her platform to promote what she is passionate about. We couldn’t love it more.
