Overview

• In interviews published August 12–13, Ahrens accused numerous celebrity colleagues of talking about social causes without following through on action.
• She cited her own 2005 founding of Lebensherbst e. V., which aids elderly and care-dependent individuals, as a model for sustained hands-on philanthropy.
• Ahrens stressed that even self-interested endorsements can benefit charities by boosting visibility, and she declined to name specific peers.
• She reaffirmed her active backing of the European animal-welfare network VETO, which is linked to her partner Marco van Dré’s organization.
• Alongside her activism, the actress said she remains open to new roles—such as a guest spot on Traumschiff—if the part aligns with her interests.