Jazz Jennings Influential Celebrities

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1. Jazz Jennings is an influential person to many in the LGBT community because of her story many have had the courage of coming out and no longer being scared of telling the world of their sexual preferences instead of keeping it a secret because of people’s judgement on the matter.
2. Amy Schumer is an influential celebrity because although she is a great comedian, she is not scared to say things how it is and is very blunt. I am a very blunt person and I don’t like beating around the bushes. People should be very honest and follow what they believe in no matter what others think.
3. Angelina Jolie is not only a movie star, but she is a person with a great heart. Unlike many other celebrities. She always gives back to those in need and is always involved in charities and foundations and loves to help those in necessity in other countries where people are dying from starvation.
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Michael J. Fox is an actor that was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Ever since then, he has devoted his life to raising money for research and is actually the world largest funder.
5. Dr. Mehmet Oz is an amazing influential helping many with his show Dr. Oz. Following Oprah Winfrey’s steps he gives advice to many people about health, love and life in

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