DAME ELIZABETH TAYLOR

The Jewish screen icon is usually a big supporter of HIV and AIDS organisations, but she claims Obama's election campaign for change has had a great impact on her - and this time she has decided to hand over some cash to the alliance for Christian Education.

The money will go towards funding the organisation's pilot programme for global outreach and the Providence Hall Christian High School in Santa Barbara.

Taylor admits she chose the Christian effort "because our new president challenged us to break down barriers that divide us".

Source: WENN