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The Post Chronicle™ Tittle-Tattle™ There's a new poll out from the prestigious bean-counters at Forbes magazine telling us who they have determined are the most generous stars in the world based on the time and money they give to others. Bono, as would be expected, was recognized for his globetrotting efforts to heads of state to discuss the AIDS crisis and third world debt. Angelina Jolie, the UN Goodwill Ambassador who also happens to be one of the most famous and ostensibly beautiful actresses in the world, and who also happens to be having the baby of one of the world's sexiest men, naturally came up as likely the most famous of the philanthropists. She was noted for her work with refugee agencies.
Beloved comical action hero Jackie Chan, who keeps such a low profile that no one would even have guessed the extent of his giving, was recognized for the work of a foundation he created in 1998. They have donated thousands of dollars to aid tsunami victims in South Asia and a Los Angeles homeless charity. Besides Jolie, diva singer Celine Dion was also noted for her UN work with refugees. Jessica Simpson was recognized for her work as a youth ambassador for "Operation Smile", which provides corrective surgery to poor children with facial deformities. Other notables included Paul McCartney, Steven Spielberg, Nicolas Cage, Sandra Bullock, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Oprah Winfrey. -- Compiled from wire reports
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