Aaron Eckhart is known to audiences worldwide as Harvey “Two Face” Dent, Batman’s acid-faced nemesis in Dark Knight Returns. But Eckhart has a whole other side: He’s a photography obsessive who recently shot a series of pictures for the humanitarian medical aid organization AmeriCares. Here, Eckhart shares his favorite images from a recent tour of medical facilities in the Dominican Republic.

“Like honest acting, there’s nothing better than an honest picture,” says Aaron Eckhart. “And everyone in these photos are all real people and real life—that’s why I cherish these images.”

Eckhart recently took a trip to the Dominican Republic on behalf of AmeriCares, a US-based humanitarian aid organization that specializes in the distribution of medical supplies and quality treatment in disaster areas. “I found out about them through Jennifer Aniston,” Eckhart recalls. “She was doing a fundraiser and I happened to be in the building. They told me what they did and I said, ‘What do you need me to do? I’ll go wherever you send me, and I’ll take pictures and maybe do a show or magazines–maybe make a book someday over the course of the year–whatever you need me to do.”

Eckhart’s Dominican Republic images were all taken in the summer of 2011, over three days in various hospitals and clinics. “We visited cancer units, HIV units, children’s units and old folks homes,” Eckhart says. “These images may look sad or grim to some people, but they’re not. When I was there, I saw happiness and hope. I think these images reflect reality of people’s lives, but what’s captured is all beautiful to me.”

And, apparently, eye-pleasing to fellow photography buffs. Several of these Dominican Republic images were auctioned off to the public by AmeriCares for thousands of dollars apiece. (“Somebody took pity on me,” says Eckhart.)

In the slideshow above, Eckhart takes us through his selection of favorite photographs—and the compelling stories behind them.

Source: Fast Company

I’ve added Aaron’s beautiful photography in the gallery.

AmeriCares Dominican Republic Visit
  

Aaron is in an editorial in the February issue of Vogue Magazine alongside Dutch model Lara Stone where it tells a story about a married woman’s love affair with another man.

You can check out the photos in the gallery. Credit goes to Influence and Stardoll.

Vogue (February 2012)

Aaron Eckhart

“I had an epiphany at the Golden Globes – during the last time I went (2009). I was sitting there at the balustrade looking over this beautiful hall – the dining room. Everybody was there… Johnny (Depp) and Brad (Pitt), Angelina (Jolie), all the guys, (Steven) Spielberg… I looked at them and I thought, this will be my family for the next 20, 30 years. It has been my family for the last 10, 15 years. These are the people I’m going to grow old with. I felt like… I’d never had that thought before.”

Source: Inquirer Entertainment

Here are five sets of candids from November and December of Aaron, and some with his lady friend. Check them out in the gallery.

Here is the first poster for The Expatriate. Check it out in the gallery!

The Expatriate (2012) > Stills

The first update for 2012! I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe holiday. Now we’re back in business to bring you and catch up on the updates while we were away.

The Rum Diary will be released on DVD and Blu-ray just in time for Valentine’s Day on February 14th. The Blu-ray extras include two featurettes:

- A Voice Made of Ink and Rage: Inside The Rum Diary
- The Rum Diary Back-Story

I’d like to wish all the visitors of Meet Eckhart HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Have a good one

Meet Eckhart will be going on vacation! I won’t be able to update the site from November 26 – December 20 as I will be travelling around Canada.

If you need to get in touch, you can still email me at aaron.fansite@gmail.com.

I’ll see you all later!

I’ve added new candids of Aaron hanging out in Malibu with a mystery woman. Check the photos out in the gallery!

Relaxing By The Sun With A Mystery Woman In Malibu (11.19.11)
   

Here’s a great video of Aaron from the Savannah Film Fest talking about his career and what makes a good film.