The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Maria Corina Machado of Venezuela for her struggle for democratic rights. However, many actors like Audrey Hepburn, Angelina Jolie and George Clooney never received this award despite their humanitarian work.
Nobel Peace Prize 2025: The Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 has been awarded to Maria Corina Machado of Venezuela. He is given the award for his continuous work for the democratic rights of the Venezuelan people and his tireless efforts to liberate the people from dictatorship. For many years, the Nobel Prize has been given to people from different fields for their dedication towards peace. But it is also interesting to know that no actor has received the Nobel Peace Prize so far, even though many of them have worked for human interests. Let us know some such actors.
1- Audrey Hepburn
Famous Hollywood actress Audrey Hepburn never received the Nobel Prize. However, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1992 for his humanitarian work with UNICEF. Many people believe that she was the right person for the Nobel Peace Prize.
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2- Bono
U2 lead singer Bono has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize several times for his active efforts to liberate debt and raise AIDS awareness in Africa. His real name is Paul Dewey Hewson. Bono has been active in human rights and social justice issues both as a member of U2 and as an individual.
3- Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie has worked extensively for refugees as a Special Envoy for the UNHCR and received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award from the Academy. His name also often comes up as possible contenders for the Nobel Prize.
4- George Clooney
Hollywood actor George Clooney, who is also the co-founder of the “Not on Our Watch” project and an advocate of peace in Darfur, West Sudan. His name is also often taken among the contenders for the Nobel Prize.
5- Charlie Chaplin
The name of famous comedian Charlie Chaplin was also included among the contenders for the Nobel Prize several times. Charlie Chaplin was born on 16 April 1889 in London. He left this world on 25 December 1977 at the age of 88.
6- Yoko Ono
Similarly, the name of Japanese multimedia artist and peace activist Yoko Ono, who was associated with peace activists along with John Lennon, has also been considered for the Nobel Peace Prize. Ono, born in Tokyo on February 18, 1933, is 92 years old.
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