Before They Were Stars: Television Commercials With Brad Pitt, Keanu Reeves, and More

Posted on January 25, 2015 at 8:00 am

Phil Hall has a delightful collection of “before they were stars” television ads featuring Brad Pitt, Keanu Reeves, James Dean, Morgan Freeman, Matt LeBlanc, Steve Carell, and more.

Here’s one I love that he left out, with pre-“Laverne and Shirley” Penny Marshall and pre-“Charlie’s Angels” Farrah Fawcett.

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Model With Down Syndrome in Target Ad

Posted on December 23, 2014 at 8:00 am

Copyright Target 2014
Copyright Target 2014

Bravo Target!

An adorable 2-year-old from Minnesota named Izzy Bradley is featured in this ad for Target. She has Down Syndrome. Thanks very much to Target for understanding — and spreading the message — that all kinds of beauty are all around us. The more we see images of different kinds of people, the more we will see how much we share.

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