Celebrity Supporters
We love children. We love animals. We love our celebrity supporters.
American Humane Association is leading the way in protecting children and animals from abuse and neglect — and we couldn't do it without the generous contributions of the individuals below. Our sincerest thanks to our passionate, humane and all-around wonderful celebrity supporters!
 National Ambassador A former long-term foster kid, Ashley Rhodes-Courter is now a committed advocate for improved foster care and increased adoption. She wrote the "New York Times" Best Selling memoir "Three Little Words" about her foster care experiences and serves on several child welfare boards for national organizations. "Since I grew up in foster care, I know firsthand what it's like to be a voiceless victim. I am thrilled to be a part of the work American Humane Association is doing, because, without their efforts, thousands of other children and animals would have no one else to speak up for them …." |
 Presenter, Co-star of TV Land's "Hot in Cleveland" and winner of seven Emmy® awards, Betty White is President Emeritus of Morris Animal Foundation , national spokesperson for Guide Dogs for the Blind and caretaker to her adopted dog, Pontiac. |
 Friend A veterinarian by trade, Debbye Turner Bell was crowned Miss America in 1990. She is now a staff correspondent for CBS News and has served on many boards, including the National Council on Youth Leadership and the National Advisory Child Health and Human Development Council. |
 National Ambassador A native Italian, Fabio Viviani appeared in two seasons of Bravo's reality series "Top Chef" and was named "Fan Favorite." He uses his reputation as a chef and restaurateur to promote the use of humanely raised food. "It is important not only to eat right, but also to do right when it comes to the food we put on our tables. Whether you're buying milk, cheese, eggs, yogurt or meat, it is important to buy food from farms that treat their animals humanely." |
 National Humanitarian A home-making guru and TV star, Martha Stewart has long been an advocate for animal adoption, proper pet care and human-animal interaction. She created the Martha Stewart Center for Living, which helps the aging individuals through animal-assisted therapy and other programs. "American Humane Association protects the most vulnerable among us and is true to the ideals — safety, shelter, protection — that I try to advance in my life and work." |
 National Ambassador Best known for his portrayal of Eddie Thomas in the Disney Channel's "That's So Raven," Orlando Brown is a role model for kids and an avid animal-lover. He has appeared in the television shows "Family Matters," "The Jamie Foxx Show," "Coach" and "Sister, Sister," and the movie "Major Payne." "There are many things I love in this world; music, acting and animals are at the top of that list. I hope that through my ambassadorship, I will inspire people to give more love to those who need it most." |
 Friend Pippa Black stars in the NBC comedy series, "Outsourced," as Tonya, an Australian running the Koala Air call center in India. She has been involved with the Narre Warren Lighthouse Foundation, which supports homeless youth in Australia, and is an advocate for vegetarianism. |
 National Spokesdog Rin Tin Tin is the 14th generation relative of a puppy found on the WWI battlefield in France. He is the 8th generational relative of the Rin Tin Tin animal actor that starred in the popular children’s series on TV in the 1960s and was the highest paid animal actor at that time. "The long and accomplished history of the RIN TIN TIN line dogs serving as war heroes, animal actors, and even as a search and recovery dog at the Pentagon after the attacks of 9/11 continues …." – Daphne Hereford, President, RIN TIN TIN, INC. |
 National Ambassador Famous for her role in the reality TV series "Real Housewives of D.C.," Stacie Turner is a life-long advocate for children. She was once in foster care and is now founder of Extra-Ordinary Life, an organization that supports teenage girls in foster care. "I'm honored to serve as a National Ambassador for American Humane Association, an organization whose work and objectives are near and dear to my heart." |
 National Ambassadors With their hit single "Paper Heart," Stealing Angels took to the road with us on our Red Star S.O.S. (Season of Storms) Tour. This country music trio is known for a legendary lineage of John Wayne, Loretta Lynn and Daniel Boone. |
 National Ambassador A certified animal behavior consultant, Steve Dale writes a syndicated newspaper column and hosts two nationally syndicated radio shows, "Steve Dale's Pet World" and "The Pet Minute." He has appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," "National Geographic Explorer" and "CNN Headline News." "The more people learn about this historic organization, its programs and its accomplishments, the more they will be inspired to join us in protecting children and animals and creating humane, compassionate communities throughout our nation." |
 Scientific Advisor to A pioneer for the ethical treatment of animals, Temple Grandin, Ph.D., has designed groundbreaking livestock-handling systems that reduce stress on animals. She was honored for being an inspiration to people with autism as one of "Time" magazine's 100 people who most affect our world. Her inspirational life story was the subject of an award-winning HBO film, "Temple Grandin," starring Claire Danes. She is a professor of animal science at Colorado State University, a best-selling author and a much sought-after speaker. "Nature is cruel, but we don't have to be." |
 National Ambassador New York City socialite and handbag designer, Tinsley Mortimer has been featured in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and Marie Claire magazines. She has appeared on TV programs, including "Access Hollywood," "America's Next Top Model" and the reality show "High Society." She has two adopted Chihuahuas named Bebe and Bella. "It is absolutely heartbreaking to know how many children and animals are abused and neglected in this country every year. I share the organization's vision of a more humane and compassionate world." |
 Lead Expert Judge, Dog training expert Victoria Stilwell stars in Animal Planet's "It's Me or the Dog" and has written two best-selling books on pet care. She is a strong advocate of positive, reward-based training and healthy owner-dog relationships. "I'm excited about working with American Humane Association to spread a message of compassion, as we help educate people about the wonderful benefits of the human-animal bond." |
 American Humane Association Winner of a Grammy, two Emmy® awards, two Golden Globes, a Tony and an Oscar, Whoopi Goldberg helped start Comic Relief in 1986 with Billy Crystal and Robin Williams to raise funds for homeless people. "I believe in American Humane Association. When other groups scream for 'animal rights' just to get into the spotlight, this group doesn't make a lot of noise — it just gets the job done." |
 Celebrity Judge, One of the leading health and wellness experts in the country, Jillian Michaels has inspired millions through her role as trainer, wellness expert and life coach on her hit TV shows. She is a New York Times best-selling author of four books, and has helped create fitness-focused DVDs and video games. This year, she'll be a co-host on the Emmy Award-winning syndicated series, "The Doctors." |
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Celebrity Judge, Singer and actress Kristin Chenoweth received an Emmy Award for her role in the TV show "Pushing Daisies" and has a recurring role in the hit TV show, "Glee." She gave a Tony Award-winning stage performance in "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" and played Glinda the Good Witch in "Wicked." Her autobiography, "A Little Bit Wicked," was a New York Times Best Seller. |
 Celebrity Judge, Prince Lorenzo Borghese appeared on ABC's reality TV show, "The Bachelor: Rome." Born in Milan, he is a U.S. and Italian citizen and currently lives in New York City, where he is founder and president of Royal Treatment Italian Pet Spa. A longtime friend of American Humane Association, he is involved in many animal welfare organizations, including the NYC Animal Care & Control. He has authored a historical romance novel, The Princess of Nowhere. |
