Someone I Look up to the Most

Someone who I happen to admire a lot would have to be Blake lively. Blake lively, is an American actress who has starred in many films, and become an advocate for many programs intended to help those facing specific struggles. I think Blake lively would be an outstanding mentor, because it is noticeable how much of a strong figure she has become and the fact that she uses her fame and influence in incredible ways. Lively has taken part in many programs fighting to give others support in situations that they are experiencing hardships in such as; child pornography, sex trafficking, and racial justice/equality. Lively was recognized in a Power of Women’s luncheon, for her work in child pornographny awareness. In order to help, she has been working alongside the Child Rescue Coalition to create technology to track the identity of those participating in these types of crimes (Blake lively is fighting child pornography: “A lot of these people are fathers”). Lively has also taken it upon herself to donate to foundations like the Social Justice Initiatives with the NAACP LDF and the Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights, and this money will be used in efforts to achieve racial justice along with supporting the rights of immigrant children separated from their families (Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Gift $2M to fund Social Justice Initiatives with the NAACP LDF and the Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights). Lively has continued to show how selfless she can be when it comes to topics she is passionate about. Lively was also featured in a novel titled A Path Appears by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl Wudunn, which follows the journey of two writers and several celebrity figures in their journey of finding ways to become a good citizen (Blake Lively: What I Learned from Meeting Sex Trafficking Victims). In other words, although Lively may not have the ideal career I have for my future I still have lots of respect for what she does with her platform. In the future, I am hoping of following in her footsteps of using her abilities to contribute and help others. I feel like she is an inspiring person, because of how much she chooses to involve herself in world issues no matter how much other people may choose to avoid these touchy topics. Blake Lively is a strong female figure in today’s society and her influence is felt by many, therefore I feel she is the perfect mentor for many young students who share a passion to help others in need. She proves how it takes true dedication and passion to help make a difference in many people’s lives. I know if I had the opportunity to interview Blake I would ask many questions about how her life and etc, like what led her to make these choices to impact the world in such a positive way. In other words, I truly believe Blake Lively proves herself to be an amazing female figure in today's society.

Link To Blake Lively speech on Child Pornography

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMVHz-1I1zY