Whether the change is huge or seems majorly minor at the time, you can't underestimate the power you have to make a difference in this world. When In the Land of Women's Hardwicke women meet Carter (Adam Brody) -- a down on his luck TV writer, who has just broken up with his girlfriend -- they never suspect the ways they'll change his life.

When celebs get involved in charities or start foundations, we're sure they never imagined the impact they'd have on the people they're helping. For some stars, raising money is the need, and for others, bringing awareness to causes in other countries is what drives the activist inside. Check our list of some famous ladies inspiring the do-gooders in all of us!

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