Hollywood in Ukraine: are celebrities making a difference?
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- 03 Oct 2022
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American actress and film producer Jessica Chastain is the latest in a long line of celebrities who have visited Ukraine and met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Who are the other stars and are they making a difference? And can these meetings be dismissed as glorified photo-ops or are they part of a wider strategy?
The Eyes of Jessica Chastain
Chastain, who won the Best Actress Oscar this year for her performance in The Eyes of Tammy Faye, arrived in Kyiv last Sunday and visited the Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital, where she was told about the work of the medical center during the martial law. She later met with President Zelenskyy and head of the presidential administration Andriy Yermak, a meeting during which she described Ukrainians as “incredibly brave and very strong.”
Zelenskyy posted pictures of the meeting on his Telegram account, with the note: “For us, such visits of famous people are extremely valuable. Thanks to this, the world will hear, know, and understand the truth about what is happening in our country even more. Thanks for the support!"
In his daily address to the people, the President said: “Ukraine will do everything to make our struggle and Ukrainian needs in all countries of the world and in all audiences – even those who usually do not follow political life.”
He went on to single out Jessica Chastain, saying that the actress “saw with her own eyes the consequences of the Russian occupation in Irpin, Kyiv region.”
“Her story about our war will definitely be heard. We are preparing an important humanitarian event,” Zelenskyy added. “I am grateful to all friends of Ukraine abroad and to everyone who helps expand our ties in the world.” Read More...
