Ashely Judd wore a Hindu Tilaka made of pearl on her forehead, at the world premiere screening of the National Geographic Channel documentary 'India's Hidden Plague: Ashley Judd's Mission' in Washington DC. This cause is near and dear to her heart. Ashley has contributed to AIDS awareness for several years now. This documentary is just the latest of a string of effort put forth by this movie star with a heart.

Far away from her glamorous life in Hollywood she is on a journey to Mumbai in India in her role as Global Ambassador for Youth AIDS and Population Services International (PSI). This is a city of shocking contrasts, where extreme poverty sits next to huge wealth, the poor next to millionaires. It's a place where HIV is rife. Ashley's mission becomes a rollercoaster of emotions as she meets the people for whom AIDS has deeply affected their lives. They tell their stories candidly and openly, Ashley hopes that by doing this she can take those stories and experiences back to a world that might take notice.

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The always fresh and lovely Ashely Judd enjoyed the 'Peak Antifreeze Indy 300' auto race at Chicagoland Speedway with her husband Dario Franchitti. For those of you, like me, that are fans of Ashley's you'll be happy to know that she has a movie called, "Crossing Over" coming out November 7th. Can't wait to see what she wears to the premiere...

Ashley Judd spent the day at a local community group for women in India. She began her mission earlier this month to help promote AIDS awareness in the country. Ashley is a spokesperson for Population Services International. She is a wonderful woman helping a great cause.

Ashley Judd represented Population Services International, a Washington-based nonprofit organization, during her week long visit to India to promote awareness about HIV/AIDS. When I posted shots of Angelina Jolie in Chad, many of those who commented said the only reason why celebrities do charity work like this is to get the press. I am curious to see if you feel the same way when someone like Ashley Judd takes part in such a great cause?

I almost wrote Teri Hatcher! Ashley Judd looks a bit odd doesn't she? Maybe we aren't used to seeing her so glamed up? It's in her eyes whatever it is. She has two movies coming out: 'Bug' and 'Come Early Morning'. In the August edition of Glamour magazine she opens up about her recent battle with depression. Click here to read more.

ASHLEY JUDD opens up in the August issue of Glamour magazine, on stands July 11, that she spent 47 days at a Texas treatment center last February to deal with such issues as depression, isolation and co-dependent relationships. (source)