In celebration of World Kindness Day 2021, I am delighted to present HELLO!'s second annual Kind List – a Who's Who of the most empathetic individuals in the public eye. At HELLO! we are passionate about the power of kindness to shape the world and, especially at a time when we are all rebuilding and healing from the past 18 months, we feel a global responsibility to put kindness centre-stage, into the spotlight. Kindness comes in many forms and our list champions notable personalities in eight categories who make an outstanding contribution to making our world a better place – from philanthropy to climate change activism, to using their platform to highlight people and causes which might otherwise not have a voice. Some key names for 2021 include the Queen, Michelle Obama, Malala Yousafzai, David Attenborough, Angelina Jolie, Lady Gaga, Elton John, Marcus Rashford, Simone Biles, Oprah Winfrey, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, and the Duchess of Cambridge. Myself and the team hope that some of the role models on this list will inspire younger generations too – so please join our #HellotoKindness movement and help spread the word. As well as the list, I'd like to invite you to visit our Kindness Digital Issue where you can find additional features on how the royals and stars are spreading kindness – stories including Princess Eugenie's top tips for being kind to the ocean; how celebrities are raising their children to be kind and top reads on kindness (you might spot my new book Be Kind in there!). And don't forget, in order to have the capacity to be kind to others, we must first understand how to show compassion to ourselves – there are articles on the importance of self-care in our digital issue too. I am so proud of the team for producing the only list you really need to read this year. We hope you feel inspired by it. Enjoy! Kindness, always, Rosie Nixon Editor-in-Chief
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When once asked how she became an activist, Salma Hayek rightly replied: "It's a very strange question...
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Academy Award-winning actress Goldie Hawn has flown the flag for various charities...
As one of the most recognised action movie stars of all time, Jackie Chan has been raking...
Jennifer Hudson is a fine example of a celebrity using their fame for good. "Any time you're...
Hollywood veteran Jane Fonda is the first to admit that she used to overlook kindness...
Jane Seymour OBE may be a multiple Emmy and Golden Globe winner with screen credits including East of Eden...
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Olivia Newton-John is one of the kindest and most down-to-earth Hollywood stars around...
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Strictly Come Dancing sweetheart Tess Daly has made regular appearances on TV every autumnal...
Rochelle Humes is one of Britain's most beloved TV stars – not just by fans, but by her colleagues...
He's loved by UK viewers for his presenting gig on Good Morning Britain, where his genuine...
The queen of chat shows, Oprah Winfrey is undoubtedly one of the most influential and powerful...
Carol Vorderman has been a staple in British television for years – and she's clearly...
One of Britain's most popular exports, Cat Deeley has made a name for herself on...
Recognised for her warm personality and her beaming smile, Hoda Kotb is one of the most...
Kate Garraway is one of the most kind-hearted and genuine stars on British television...
Louise Minchin was a staple on BBC Breakfast for almost 20 years, before deciding to...
Is there anything Olivia Culpo can't do? The model, actress, clothing designer and...
Marcus Rashford has become just as synonymous with playing for England and Manchester...
She may be one of the greatest female tennis players of all time, with 23 Grand Slam...
Tom Daley splashed onto the sporting scene when he was just 14, representing Great Britain...
American pro wrestler Ronda Rousey, also known as 'Rowdy', may be known for her...
As the most decorated gymnast of all time with 32 Olympic and World Championship medals...
Charity begins at home and that's certainly the case for LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers...
Known for her sporting success on the track and in the field, Katarina Johnson-Thompson, who...
Pop culture icon Beyoncé is the queen of many things – including philanthropy. She's been dedicated...
British national treasure Elton John is as recognised for his chart-toppers including Your Song and Candle...
Pop princess Taylor Swift has a reputation for being one of the most genuine...
Lady Gaga is on a mission to create a braver and kinder world and she does this through...
Charity begins at home and that's certainly the case for Ed Sheeran. The Suffolk-raised star...
Shakira's charitable journey began when she was just 18 years old, pledging to help the most...
Pop princess Ariana Grande has been quietly supporting causes close to her heart for years...
Despite being one of the world's best-selling artists with 15 Grammy Awards under her belt, Adele...
RiRi, as she is affectionately known by fans, has always been a philanthropist at heart, but her...
Country singer Dolly Parton has been doing her bit during the pandemic. In response to the COVID-19 crisis...
Jennifer Lopez may be a pop culture icon and a triple threat performer, but she is also...
Following the tragic death of Caroline Flack on 15 February 2020, various petitions sprung up online...
Michelle Obama has been fortunate enough to be educated at Princeton University and Harvard...
Spanish celebrity chef José Andrés, who counts Gwyneth Paltrow and Prince Harry and Meghan among...
Lauren Paul and Molly Thompson are two incredibly inspiring women and founders of the Kind Campaign...
When you think of feminism, there is one trailblazing woman who immediately comes to mind...
Mother-of-three Lucy Alexander openly started campaigning for kindness in 2016 after her son Felix...
Malala Yousafzai has a heart of gold. Just ask her best friend and former university housemate...
Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri signalled a change in social media use when he pledged...
Alexandra Locker is an example of an inspiring and positive trailblazer, who, instead of dwelling...
She was never destined to become Queen until the abdication of her uncle...
It's no surprise that the Duchess of Cambridge constantly tops polls of most popular...
Sarah Ferguson is so passionate about kindness that she's even advocating to introduce...
The Queen's daughter-in-law the Countess of Wessex has been quietly supporting...
The Queen's only daughter, Princess Anne has devoted her life to public service...
Queen Rania is a passionate humanitarian and philanthropist, who strongly believes in...
Aged 31, Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan is the youngest living queen in the world...
The Duchess of Cornwall is often described as a very kind member of the...
As a retired England rugby captain, it's no wonder Mike Tindall has continued to channel...
With a mother like Sarah, Duchess of York, the importance of charity work has always been...
Princess Sofia joined the Swedish royal family upon her marriage to...
Denmark's future queen consort, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, has long been interested...
As the wife of King Philippe of Belgium, Queen Mathilde has a busy schedule supporting...
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife Ciara are one of the most charitable...
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Prince Harry and Meghan supported a breadth of charities and organisations in their roles...
Power couple David and Victoria Beckham have made millions through their careers...
Philanthropy is incredibly important to Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves. The couple...
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Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's charitable side is reflected in their eponymous non-profit...
She may only be 18, but Greta Thunberg has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize three times...
She's been reminding the world that "food is the currency of life"...
He may be the future King with a never-ending list of royal duties to carry out and...
With parents as passionate about wildlife and conservation, it was perhaps no surprise that...
Sir David Attenborough has inspired generations of people to treat our planet with kindness...
Dr Jane Goodall is considered the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees and a trailblazer...