Natalia Vodianova

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I'm always surprised with all these philanthropist of the year kind of events where prices are attributed to wealthy individuals.
Here is a woman that has all the money she may ever want. I should hope that she would give some of her time back to others in need! It's not like she deprives herself from anything while doing it!
To me the woman of the year or the philanthropist of the year is hidden somewhere giving her whole life to help other people in some way or another.

Anyway, Natalia looks gorgeous in that Stella McCartney dress! Can't wait to see some amazing maternity wear at events in the coming months!
 
Shane said:
I'm always surprised with all these philanthropist of the year kind of events where prices are attributed to wealthy individuals.
Here is a woman that has all the money she may ever want. I should hope that she would give some of her time back to others in need! It's not like she deprives herself from anything while doing it!
To me the woman of the year or the philanthropist of the year is hidden somewhere giving her whole life to help other people in some way or another.
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Natalia has been contributing to philanthropic things for years. She founded the Naked Heart Foundation, is an ambassador for Hear the World, is a spokesperson for the Tiger Trade Campaign and probably more that I'm not aware of.
 
Shane I understand where you are coming from and agree with some of your ideas, but then again, how can you nominate someone who does things privately somewhere, in small towns of Russia, for instance? These events you are talking about are public, so it makes sense to me why they choose famous nominees. It doesn't take away the kindness and help that Natalia provides at all. At least, I belive, that she does it genuinely and has a passion for it, which I admire. At the end of the day, in my opinion, it doesn't matter who, how and for what purpose does charity, what is important is that money is collected and people in need get help. Maybe she doesn't invest all her money in her philantropic work (why should she do it anyway?) but she dedicates her time (what can be more precious and luxirious than it nowadays?) and all the power she has to do smth good. It always upsets me when people criticise someone famous, saying that they don't spend their own money or do it for publicity. It is not that important. People get help, and it's all that matters. I am sure, Natalia does it because she cares, it's important for her. Just my 2 cents:wink:
 
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Hey Sweet rus! Thank you for your answer!
Yes, I agree with you: at the end of the day, the important thing is that people get help. But does someone deserve "a crown" for helping?

I guess I'm just bothered with very wealthy people being rewarded for being decent human beings... It's a bit like people being amazed at "how sweet" a celebrity was to them or something. Isn't it normal to be "sweet" and "generous" etc. They are just human beings like everyone else, just really spoiled financially, that's all.
Natalia has had two very wealthy life partners, she has a very comfortable life and she evolves in a circle of all sorts of wealthy people. Considering her background, I would find it extremely shocking if she didn't help...

I sometimes have this impression of a sort of "circus" of wealthy people praising other wealthy people and we, the public, gazing at it in awe like they are saints or above everyone else. I just don't think it's the case. :-)

I find the people that are to be admired are the ones who get their hands dirty.

That being said, i think it was a great idea of her to help disabled children in Russia: she certainly is a good ambassador and certainly takes it at heart, having a sister who is disabled!
 
I agree with you Shane. I think that as a human beings the least we can do is help as much as we can.
 
Shane said:
They are just human beings like everyone else, just really spoiled financially, that's all.
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Why did you use the word "spoiled"? People work for their money whether they are paid 1 cent or $1billion. It's not their fault if other people deem their contribution worthy of that figure and they shouldn't need to apologise for it.

And as for people growing up with wealthy parents, that doesn't necessitate them to be ungrateful. Being able to travel worldwide opens their eyes to appreciate what they have more vividly. Having housekeepers demonstrates the differences in opportunities and wealth. They aren't blind or stupid, wealthy people can perceive and appreciate just as much as unwealthy people.

Wealth is a gift as much as brains, health and beauty.

Do you disagree with me or was your intended meaning "gifted financially" or "financially fortunate" and you used the wrong word?
 
I think the media likes to make a fuss about wealthy people giving to charity because we expect people to share that privilege of wealth to people less financially fortunate. (I can see a whole Ayn Rand topic exploding from this issue). But I think in this matter, we're overlooking the difference between wealthy people giving and wealthy people doing. It's one thing to throw your money out there somewhere and brag about charity. But it's another to start your own charity foundation, show up at your events, and years later, still be doing project after project--that's what Natalia has done and you can see how genuine that effort is.
 
cute in red♥
she always looks great in red!
wonder who makes those cool shoes….
 
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