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Gervais is a supporter of gay rights. Upon the introduction of same sex marriage in England and Wales calling it “a victory for all of us- anything that promotes equality, promotes progress”. | Gervais is a supporter of gay rights. Upon the introduction of same sex marriage in England and Wales calling it “a victory for all of us- anything that promotes equality, promotes progress”. | ||
Gervais has also spoke out about fox-hunting and bullfighting. He wrote to Gordon Brown in an attempt to persuade him to stop using black bear fur as caps for the Foot Guards. Gervais has also contributed his voice to a PETA video which is campaigning against the use of animal fur and skin in fashion. | Gervais has also spoke out about fox-hunting and bullfighting. He wrote to Gordon Brown in an attempt to persuade him to stop using black bear fur as caps for the Foot Guards. Gervais has also contributed his voice to a PETA video which is campaigning against the use of animal fur and skin in fashion. | ||
| − | === Philanthropic Donations === | + | === Philanthropic Donations === |
In 2006, he donated the profits from a series of warm up shows for his 2007 stand up tour to Macmillan Cancer Support. Gervais claims that about a million pounds was raised for charity. | In 2006, he donated the profits from a series of warm up shows for his 2007 stand up tour to Macmillan Cancer Support. Gervais claims that about a million pounds was raised for charity. | ||
Gervais is linked to around 24 charities and foundations, including ‘Comic Relief’, ‘Prostate Cancer UK’, ‘Teenage Cancer Trust’ and ‘Cool Earth’. | Gervais is linked to around 24 charities and foundations, including ‘Comic Relief’, ‘Prostate Cancer UK’, ‘Teenage Cancer Trust’ and ‘Cool Earth’. | ||
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Gervais has won seven Bafta Awards, five British Comedy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, two Emmy Awards. | Gervais has won seven Bafta Awards, five British Comedy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, two Emmy Awards. | ||
== Further Information == | == Further Information == | ||
| − | [http://www.looktothestars.org/video/470-ricky-gervais-saves-animals-from-cosmetics- | + | [http://www.looktothestars.org/video/470-ricky-gervais-saves-animals-from-cosmetics-testing] |
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== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
[http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/ricky-gervais Look to the Stars Official Website] | [http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/ricky-gervais Look to the Stars Official Website] | ||
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