Career Timeline of Ashley Judd: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Ashley Judd made an impact.

Ashley Judd is an American actress and activist, known for her extensive acting career and humanitarian work. Born into a family of performers, including her mother Naomi Judd and sister Wynonna Judd, both country music singers, Ashley's career began in 1991 with a television debut and continued with her film debut in 1992. Beyond acting, she is significantly involved in global humanitarian efforts and political activism, leveraging her platform to advocate for various causes.

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September 8, 2010: CNN Interviews Ashley Judd about Congo Mission

On September 8, 2010, CNN interviewed Ashley Judd regarding her second humanitarian mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo with the Enough Project. During the interview, she highlighted her work to raise awareness about conflict minerals and their role in fueling sexual violence in Congo, and discussed her visits to hospitals, camps, mines and civil society organizations.

September 30, 2010: Ashley Judd Op-Ed on Electronics and Violence

On September 30, 2010, CNN published an op-ed titled "Ashley Judd: Electronics fuel unspeakable violence" by Judd and Enough Project co-founder John Prendergast. The article addressed the continued violence in Congo and the link between electronics and mining camps.

November 26, 2010: Op-Ed "Costs of Convenience" Published

On November 26, 2010, Ashley Judd published an op-ed titled "Costs of Convenience", excerpted from her trip diary from eastern Congo. The piece discussed the recent provision in the Dodd-Frank Reform bill and the link between modern electronics and mining camps plagued by violence.

2012: Judd Represents Tennessee at Democratic National Convention

In 2012, Ashley Judd represented Tennessee as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention.

February 2013: Hinted at Senate Run

In February 2013, Ashley Judd invited her Twitter followers to join a mailing list, hinting at a possible run for the Senate.

March 27, 2013: Judd Announces No Senate Run

On March 27, 2013, Ashley Judd announced that she would not run for the Senate, citing her need to focus on her family. She later endorsed Alison Lundergan Grimes.

2014: Considered Senate Run and Attack Ad

In 2014, Ashley Judd considered running against Senator Mitch McConnell in Kentucky, prompting an attack ad from the conservative Super PAC American Crossroads.

July 26, 2016: Attended Creative Coalition Luncheon

On July 26, 2016, Ashley Judd attended a Creative Coalition luncheon in support of DC Statehood during the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, hosted by Mayor Muriel Bowser and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, along with other actors.

January 2020: Endorsed Elizabeth Warren

In January 2020, Ashley Judd endorsed Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren in her run for the presidency.

July 12, 2024: Judd calls on Biden to Suspend Campaign

On July 12, 2024, Ashley Judd wrote an op-ed for USA Today calling on President Joe Biden to suspend his 2024 reelection campaign. She cited his performance at the first presidential debate.