Ashley Judd

Ashley Judd is a TED speaker who has written 1 quality-verified book, paired here with their talk.

In 2015, Ashley Judd tweeted a casual, critical comment at the Arkansas Razorbacks -- and found herself plunged into the world of cyberbullying and violence. But rather than backing off, Judd pushed back, seeking legal action and lending her voice to growing demands for a safe internet free from abuse. In addition to her acclaimed roles in films such as Ruby in Paradise and Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood, Judd is the author of a memoir, All That Is Bitter and Sweet. As a humanitarian and advocate, she’s worked with organizations ranging from the United Nations Population Fund (for whom she serves as Goodwill Ambassador) to Population Services International.

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What books has Ashley Judd written?

Ashley Judd has written 1 book in the Books Worth Reading catalogue: "All That Is Bitter Sweet A Memoir". It is quality-verified and paired with their TED talk.

What does Ashley Judd write about?

Ashley Judd's books on Books Worth Reading cover Biography & Memoir.

What is Ashley Judd known for?

Ashley Judd's intellectual contributions emerge from her willingness to transform personal adversity into a platform for systemic change. Rather than retreating from public scrutiny after becoming a target of online harassment in 2015, Judd channeled her experience into advocacy for digital accounta...

What is Ashley Judd's TED talk?

Ashley Judd's TED talk is "How online abuse of women has spiraled out of control" (2017). It is paired with their book on Books Worth Reading.