Many famous faces have backed President Volodymyr Zelensky and are actively raising money to pay for medical, humanitarian and military assistance for Ukraine Taz_Ali_ reports
Olena Arendaruk is one of the people being supported by United24’s rebuilding project. Her home in Hostomel near the capital city Kyiv was destroyed by a rocket when Russian troops captured the town in March last year.
“I haven’t heard of Katheryn Winnick before, but now I would like to watch one of her movies,” she toldWhen the Russians withdrew from Hostomel the following month, Ms Arendaruk returned to find the fifth floor of her apartment building had been completely destroyed, leaving her home on the fourth floor open to the skies.“Our walls looked like waterfalls. Clothes become damp after you wear [them] for half an hour in the apartment. If you walk in it long enough, you can see your breath.
As well as encouraging their fans to donate to Ukrainian causes, celebrities have been carrying Mr Zelensky’s message on camera and behind the scenes., which received a standing ovation when it premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival last month. During a visit to Ukraine, Penn loaned one of his two Oscars to Mr Zelensky, telling him: “When you win, bring it back to Malibu.”
“We know people are interested in celebrities, but the downside in some ways is that celebrities are not interesting to the general public for their political view or their advocacy work,” said Lisa Ann Richey, professor of globalisation at Copenhagen Business School in Denmark, who has researched celebrity humanitarianism.However, celebrities are useful for bringing attention to causes, Professor Richey added.
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