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Environmental group Heal the Bay announced its annual Bring Back the Beach gala on May 17 will reflect Hollywood-style glamour, saluting the accomplishments of eco couple Danny Moder and Julia Roberts, as well as actress and longtime board member Amy Smart.
The Santa Monica-based organization will also honor corporate executive Matthew Hart, who is the immediate past chairman of Heal the Bay’s board of directors.
Held on the sand at The Jonathan Beach Club in Santa Monica, this year’s benefit dinner— themed “Sea of Love” —will lure nearly 1,000 guests to party under the stars in support of clean oceans. In its second decade, the event consistently sells out and brings together a lively mix of eco-warriors, local government officials and business leaders.
In 2001, Julia Roberts won the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her portrayal of Erin Brockovich, who famously fought to keep drinking water free of dangerous chromium. In real life, Roberts and her husband Danny Moder have championed our local waters, diligently supporting Heal the Bay’s mission.
A current member of Heal the Bay’s board, Amy Smart will be honored for her steady commitment as an advocate for a healthier environment. For several years, Smart, who is currently featured on the Showtime series Shameless, has served as a spokesperson for such Heal the Bay campaigns as the Beach Report Card, A Day Without a Bag and Coastal Cleanup Day.
Matthew Hart, former president and chief operating officer of Hilton Hotels Corporation, will also be honored for his stewardship of the regional environmental group. He has used his business acumen to help the nonprofit improve its financial performance.
Highlighting the event’s live auction will be a new Toyota Prius c, generously donated by long-time Heal the Bay supporter and community member LAcarGuy. The five-door hatchback is the smallest and lightest hybrid in the Prius family — certain to appeal to the green-conscious set. Guests will also get an opportunity to bid on a piece of art designed by graffiti artist RISK exclusively for Bring Back the Beach, which he will complete at the event.
Over the last few years, Bring Back the Beach partygoers have danced seaside at live performances from such artists as Brian Wilson and Jakob Dylan. Attire is “beach chic.” Group tables and individual tickets, beginning at $500, are available at www.healthebay.org/bbb.
I have just added 41 photos of Amy Smart from the most recent events that she attended into our photo gallery!
OK! chatted with Shameless star Amy Smart and got her to dish on all her guilty food pleasures, including her love of all things Italian food!
My Eating Habits In One Word
“Organic.”
Healthiest Thing I Have Eaten All Week
“Probably kale, it’s really good for you.”
Last Time I Skipped A Meal
“I sometimes skip meals when I travel.”
My Last Feast On Earth
“A little of everything, but especially Italian.”
Amy Smart and her husband, Carter Oosterhouse share eco-friendly tips for creating a green household just in time for Earth Day. They chatted with Senior Fashion Editor Katrina Mitzeliotis about their wedding, advice for newlyweds and how they make their marriage work.
Amy Smart is a busy girl around Hollywood!
The Varsity Blues actress just finished a returning guest spot on Showtime’s hit show Shameless as a mother of three, has an NBC pilot in the works and now has teamed up with an animal rights cause on her downtime!
Can we expect to see Amy reprising her bad girl role as Jasmine on season three of Shameless?
“I hope they want to bring me back for another season,” Amy admits Celebuzz.
As for latest projects, Amy divulges some juicy details on an NBC pilot called Bad Girls that actually has the same show runners and writers as Shameless. Also set to star My Name is Earl actress Jaime Pressly, the comedy follows the ins-and-outs of a group of unlikely women in a federal prison: a scandalous female warden, her new protégé and a host of inmates – some mothers, some friends-who struggle with loyalties to people on the inside and the outside.
When she’s not gracing the small screen, Amy, 36, takes time to be apart of a cause helping the welfare of pets. She is working with ASPCA and Pet Armour to launch more affordable pet care for all animals. “I am really excited about this, I am a huge animal lover!”Amy and her husband, Carter Oosterhouse share two cats and two dogs together.
Amy Smart is featured in a special Earth Day themed video on Funny or Die titled “Don’t F*** With Mother Earth”.
I have just added 129 HQ and MQ images of Amy Smart from the most recent events she has attended!
Amy Smart not only has a lot on her plate, she needs an enormous, biodegradable serving platter to accommodate all the things she has going. When the 36-year-old, Topanga Canyon-bred actress is not shooting the Showtime series Shameless, the upcoming TBS laugher Men at Work, or a movie, she directs her indefatigable self toward more altruistic pursuits, such as saving the giant marble we’re all living on. She’s a longtime volunteer and board member of Santa Monica’s Heal the Bay. In fact, Smart will be honored for her environmental leadership over 18 years of volunteering with the organization at its annual Bring Back the Beach awards gala at The Jonathan Club on May 17. She is also on the board of directors for the Environmental Media Association. From speaking out about plastic-bag use to cleaning up the beaches of Torrance, Smart is not shy about showing her unbridled passion for the planet.
What first inspired you to get involved in issues surrounding the environment?
Growing up in Topanga Canyon, being in the mountains and surrounded by nature inspired me. My parents always loved nature, and that inspired my brother and me. Growing up I was always aware of the environment [through] beach cleanups, hikes, and bike rides in the canyon. Right out of high school I wanted to get involved and saw Heal the Bay posters around. That was my first venture into environmental work when I was 18.
How did you go about volunteering?
I called Heal the Bay and asked if I could volunteer with people, not in an office stuffing envelopes. They told me about their Speakers Bureau, where I trained for a month back when [founder] Dorothy Green was still alive, touring sewage-treatment plants and learning about drainpipes and the history of how water gets polluted.
In the beginning, did you encounter more resistance or cooperation?
It was a real mix. I felt every time I went to a class or an assembly and talked about Heal the Bay, most of the kids were really excited—they had something to say, they wanted to make a difference, and they didn’t want to pollute. I got more resistance from adults and friends of mine who didn’t want to make any changes or take any responsibility for their actions.
Is there a moment that stands out in your 18 years with Heal the Bay?
For years I was volunteering, and I looked at [former HTB president] Mark Gold as my idol. He’s an incredibly smart leader, a Heal the Bay scientist who made change happen. When my [acting] career started growing and I got more notoriety, he asked me to be on the board of directors. I was so honored. I did a press conference with him about the Beach Report Card rating.
What kind of support do you get from others in entertainment?
Again it’s been mixed. Ultimately different people have different causes —there are so many. I feel I stand up for pretty much all of them, but you can spread yourself too thin, so I try to be discerning and effective.
How do you try to inspire the eco efforts of others?
I realized preaching can push people away; one of the best things you can do is lead by example. I started becoming more eco in my habits—some transferred over, some didn’t. That’s okay—people make changes when they’re ready. At this point it’s everybody’s responsibility.
How have your outreach efforts changed someone’s viewpoint on the environment?
When my friends have gotten pregnant, and it stopped being about them and became about the child, they were more receptive to green ideas. Some people don’t care what they put on or in their body, but when it comes to a child, they’re much more sensitive. I plan to have children, and all our actions will positively or negatively affect our future generations, so we should work to keep the planet healthy and sustainable.
How does it feel to be honored at this year’s Bring Back the Beach event?
I’m extremely grateful and honored to be receiving [the Dorothy Green Award] this year. I highly respect and love Heal the Bay; their work is so effective, far-reaching, and impactful on the ocean.
What keeps you going?
Finally seeing changes and how they’re affecting people. You can work so hard for so long and then see change—a law gets passed, a ban gets passed. There is change happening; it’s not stagnant.
