The 20 most charitable actors
Many think that money can't buy happiness. Yes, it is true, but it is also true that it can give other people a little joy. Fortunately, many famous people agree with that opinion and try to help those in need. Many great actors are known for their charitable activities. Today we introduce you to some of the most philanthropic actors that helped many people worldwide and continue to make others happy.
1. Meryl Streep
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This legendary actress is known for her charity campaigns. Meryl and her husband, Donald Gummer, often help people to have better living conditions. The couple also often helps colleges and art groups by giving them more opportunities. They even gave $4 million to the Silver Mountain Foundation and $1 million to Vassar College.
2. Mel Gibson
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He is known for his incredible talent as an actor and movie director, but we have heard many good things about Gibson. He often helps hospitalized people and children. For example, he gave $10 million to hospitals to save children. Also gave $1 million to help children during Hurricane Stan. The actor also helps churches.
3. Sandra Bullock
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Sandra Bullock is one of the most famous for her charity campaigns, especially when she is about to help people who lost everything during hurricanes and catastrophes. She often donates millions of dollars around the world. One of her most significant donations was for the Haiti catastrophe and for the Japan earthquake when she gave $1 million.
4. Alec Baldwin
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The last year was tough for Alec Baldwin because of his tragedy, but many know he is a good person and donates quite often. The actor often uses honorary to help people or companies. For example, he donated $1 million to The New York Philharmonic and helped the Roundabout Theatre survive. He often contributes to charity funds too.
5. Angelina Jolie
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Angelina Jolie is one of the most prominent charitable actresses in the world. She donates millions of dollars worldwide to save children and those with no primary living conditions. She often works as a humanitarian in worldwide missions and does charity work. Jolie even adopted orphaned children from all over the world.
6. Barbara Streisand
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Barbara Streisand is a legendary actress and musician known for her charitable activities. She already donated more than $16 million to different charities. She also has a Streisand Foundation since 1986. The organization helps women worldwide, victims of environmental preservation and fights for human rights and education in less-developing countries.
7. George Clooney
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George Clooney has donated millions of dollars to people to save their rights and give them education and minimal conditions for living. The legendary actor founded the Clooney Foundation, fighting against violence and human rights. The foundation also donated $1 million to the Southern Poverty Law Center.
8. John Cena
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The famous actor tries to help kids around the world. Cena is spending millions of dollars on those with serious illnesses but no money to live. He is also a very active Make-A-Wish Foundation member and donates to battling various diseases.
9. Ian Somerhalder
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The star of Vampire Diaries is actively involved in campaigns against global warming. The actor promotes saving animals and nature in his social media and speeches. It also works with ISF and donates money to protect the natural world, animals and ecosystems.
10. Zendaya Coleman
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The young actress is also very popular with her donations. The Euphoria star helps children worldwide fight for their rights and education. She often donates to UNICEF activities, especially to Trick or Treat Campaigns.
11. Chris Pratt
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Chris Pratt often visits ailing children and plays with them. The famous actor often donates money to campaigns that work against food insecurity and fight for children's wellbeing. He also was active during the pandemic and donated hundreds of thousands to help people.
12. Jackie Chan
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Jackie Chan actively works as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. He also is a very active member of campaigns for children and visits kids in different countries to make them happy. The legendary actor often donates to various charity campaigns.
13. Jennifer Lopez
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Famous actress and musician has founded Lopez Family Foundation, which helps people to survive illnesses, have food and be happier. The actress has donated to United Nations Foundations, children's hospitals and many other programs around the world.
14. Brad Pitt
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While the legendary actor was married to Angelina Jolie, Pitt was very active in charity campaigns. After the divorce, he also continued donations worldwide to help kids and people who face poverty.
15. Leonardo DiCaprio
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Leonardo DiCaprio is very active when it comes to campaigns for global warming. He founded funds, promoted eco-friendliness and gave speeches at UN Climate Summits. The actor already donated more than $80 million to over 200 projects around the world.
16. Hugh Jackman
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With some donations for different charities, Hugh Jackman, with his wife, founded the Laughing Man Foundation and the Laughing Man Cafe, where all the income goes to donations to educational and health charities.
17. Matt Damon
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For years, Matt Damon has helped Africans get clean water, food, and living conditions. He founded the charity H20 Africa and Water.org, which aims to maximize clean water accessibility in African countries.
18. Matthew McConaughey
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After the death of his beloved father, Matthew McConaughey decided to make a charity foundation called Keep Livin'. The actor and his wife, Camila, actively started participating in different campaigns to solve problems for children and families in the USA and outside.
19. Eva Longoria
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Eva Longoria focuses on helping Latinas fight for their rights, avoid unfair conditions and get free education and the possibility to develop. For that reason, the actress founded Eva Longoria Foundation, which, outside donations, also helps people with mentorship, parent engagement and educational events or programs.
20. Keanu Reeves
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This list would only be fair with Keanu Reeves in it, a legendary actor and human who always fights for others' happiness and wellness. We had heard many facts when he gave all his honorary to help kids, families and people in poverty. He is also very active in Cancer Research Donations, where he donated all of his salary - 31.5 million dollars.