As Jennifer Garner dealt with some scary stuff back home, Ben Affleck was across the world in the Congo yesterday. This is Ben's fourth trip as he continues to raise awareness about the crisis afflicting the nation. While in the city of Goma, the actor spoke out about this violent situation in Central Africa, and expressed his feelings on how people need to step up and help. Here's more:
- On what he sees: "I'm not an expert in international affairs or diplomacy, but it doesn't take that to see the tremendous suffering here. It's not something that we as human beings can, in good conscience, ignore."
- On why he made the trip: "The primary reason I am here is to urge people to give money to the NGOs and charities doing hard work in eastern Congo on meager funds. And if people out there have an existing relationship with a charity, to urge that charity to get involved in eastern Congo. To let people know, 'Don't just read the horror stories in the newspapers and turn off.'
- On the reason he chose this cause: "I thought a lot of people are advocating on Darfur. I'd just be a very small log on a big fire. I started getting interested in Congo and I thought, this is a place where I can have a really big impact."
Ben has always been one to show a softer and giving side whether towards his family or an international human rights issue. He uses his celebrity status in the best way and makes it seem like a given.
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Katie carried her number one toddler, Suri out shopping and then into the All My Sons theater in NYC yesterday. The little miss is finally complementing her stylish wardrobe with some cold weather gear, and looked precious all snuggled up in her furry hooded jacket. It's been a big week for Suri, who also scored the top honors on Forbes' list of Hollywood's hottest tots, but hopefully she didn't steal too much thunder away from her parents on their second wedding anniversary.
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Javier Bardem looked hot and brooding in Barcelona filming scenes for his upcoming movie Biutiful last night. We do not see nearly enough of this manjoyment. The actor was just listed as one of the sexiest men alive, but methinks that he could even make a play for the top spot next year. Last year around this time the world was falling for Javier despite his terrifying role in No Country For Old Men and we were lucky enough to see his handsome face on red carpets all award season long. While Jav took most of this year off, perhaps if his ladylove Penelope is up for anything they'll break tradition and actually make an appearance together.
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Beyonce took her poses from one red carpet to the next, this time to celebrate her Seventeen cover and status as Style Star of the Year. Her fashion sense isn't the only thing to be excited about — I Am. . . Sasha Fierce is projected to sell an awesome 500-550K in her first week and debut at No. 1. She recently opened up about what she wants people to get out of the album, saying, "I just wanted to do things that makes people feel, make people think. Even with the uptempos, with 'Sasha Fierce,' I wanted it to be simple and classic." Sounds like she's got a hit record on her hands so hopefully she'll find some time to celebrate in her hectic promotional schedule.
Images include: Beyonce Knowles, Ann Shoket, Jane Jameson
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