Leonardo DiCaprio
In addition to being known for great film performances and relationships with twenty-somethings, he is also strongly committed to environmental protection. There was a lot of talk about him some time ago donation of $43 million for the conservation of the Galapagos Islands. The funds helped rebuild the island of Floreana, which is home to 54 endangered species.
EltonJohn
Elton John has been on the list of the most generous donors for years. In 2020 he donated £23.3 million to charity. Most of these funds went to his Elton John AIDS Foundation, which has raised over $385 million over the last 25 years to fight AIDS.
EltonJohn Photo Jakub Porzycki / Agencja Wyborcza.pl
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have donated millions over the years to support the less privileged. Their foundation, the Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation, offers grants for various educational purposes.
Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith photo: Agencja Wyborcza
John Cena
John Cena, wrestling star, is known for granting over 600 wishes for sick children through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. In 2012, he raised over $1 million for the fight against breast cancer through his partnership with WWE. In addition, some time ago he donated $1 million to the FitOps foundation, which supports veterans.
Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep has supported various charities over the years, donating approximately $1 million annually to various causes. In 2009, she donated $1 million to the National Women’s History Museum and also donated $1 million to the Public Theater.
Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves, one of the most modest and popular Hollywood actors, founded a charitable foundation supporting cancer research. According to foreign media, the actor once donated over PLN 30 million for this purpose. The reason he supports this particular research is his sister, who struggled with leukemia over 20 years ago.
Jackie Chan
, who grew up in poverty, has donated millions to various causes, including support for the Red Cross. He also recently announced that he plans to donate at least half of his fortune to charity after his death. In the interview, he indicated that he would not leave his money to his son, Jaycee, saying: “If he’s capable, he’ll make money himself. If not, he’ll just waste my money.”
Jackie Chan Photo Gage Skidmore, flickr.com, CC BY-SA 2.0
Michael Sheen
Michael Sheen describes himself as a “non-profit” actor. The actor will no longer take money for himself from his acting career, and instead will donate his earnings to support social projects. His commitment to helping others has been inspired by numerous initiatives, such as his support for the 2019 Homeless Soccer World Cup. Sheen donated £2 million to make the event possible, and his actions had a significant impact on the lives of many people.
Source: Gazeta
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