Feb 19, 2010
Sean Penn: A Hunk Of A Humanitarian
Sean Penn. A decade ago, just hearing those two words made my knees weak and my heart palpitate. He was that hot. Then he went too political for me. But I saw him this week talking about helping earthquake victims in Haiti. A co-founder of the Jenkins-Penn Haitian Relief Organization, Penn gave examples of the volunteer group’s effectiveness, including providing direct medical care, shelter and food to thousands in such an organized manner that I wonder why others aren’t following suit. Although repeatedly pushed by the notoriously unprepared Larry King to respond to hot political topics, Penn didn’t bite. He stuck to his relief message. Good for you, Sean. You deserve three Virtual Cups of Joe for taking a totally humanitarian approach to those in need.
The virtual Cup of Joe Award from EveryDayPR spotlights our pick of the week for a public relations performance – good, bad or ugly. If you’d like to make a nomination, contact shart@hartpr.com or www.Twitter.com/susanhartpr.
Susan, I remember you and Sean were quite the item back in the day. I am glad his recent good works have him back in your good graces!
Kudos to him for his help in Haiti. These days, it is always refreshing to see a celebrity using his or her star power and the resources at their disposal to do good.
Remember when he sent me that autographed picture for my birthday?! Thanks for commenting.
Brad Pitt also got cuter with Hurricane Katrina.
Isn't that the truth?! Thanks for commenting.
Tiger Woods gets my vote this wk for the worst PR! I mean, really, what was that “infomercial” cloaked as a press conference all about?!
I totally agree, Elizabeth! His infomercial was too little, too late and too scripted, too stilted. Clearly he didn’t get my counsel on the matter! Thanks for commenting!