11 Generous Celebrities Who Help the World With Their Actions, Not Just Words

In 2015, Mark Zuckerberg declared that he was going to donate almost all his funds to charity. However, it won’t happen at once but during his lifetime. Zuckerberg is not the only one declaring generous initiatives and actions. In fact, many celebrities periodically make big donations or take part in campaigns of various organizations, asking their fans to be careful to the world and to each other.

We at Bright Side decided to recall the generous donations of rich and famous people who on no account can be called greedy. The bonus feature will tell you about an actress who dedicated many years of her life to charity.

Gisele Bündchen: $186,100

Gisele Bündchen has been actively involved in charity for many years. She provides funds to fight hunger, supports projects to empower women, and is involved in environmental work.

In 2020, Bündchen founded the Luz Alliance and invested $1 million of Brazilian reals (more than $180,000) into it. The alliance helps the most vulnerable families in Brazil overcome crises.

Jennifer Lopez: $1 million

Jennifer Lopez restored the ruined island in Puerto Rico. After the Irma and Maria hurricanes hit the location, the singer couldn’t get in touch with relatives who stayed there without any connection to the rest of the world. So she made the decision to donate $1 million to the island that suffered from the disaster.

David Beckham: about $1.4 million

David Beckham is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. At the beginning of this year, it became known that the ex-soccer player sent $1.3 million to the organization.

That wasn’t the first time Beckham did something like this. When playing for the Parisien soccer team, Paris Saint-Germain, the athlete would transfer his salary to local charity organizations.

Brigitte Bardot: about $3.5 million

In one of her interviews, Brigitte Bardot said that the best compliment for her is when people call her the “animals’ fairy.” The actress would like to be remembered by her fans for her charitable actions, not acting.

Since the 1970s, Bardot has helped animals and fought for their rights. She has been running her own foundation for over 30 years. One of the foundation’s decisions was to create an animal shelter. About $3 million has been spent on improving the soundproofing of the shelter alone in recent years.

Leonardo DiCaprio: $5 million

Leonardo DiCaprio started his own foundation dedicated to protecting the environment in 1998 when he was just 24. Apart from that, his foundation allocates funds for preserving the natural balance and working on eliminating the consequences of human activity.

Moreover, DiCaprio donated $5 million to fighting fires in Amazonian forests.

Michael Jordan: $10 million

Last year, Michael Jordan announced that he is going to donate $100 million to organizations fighting for social justice and equal opportunities for education to all people within the next 10 years. He also donated $10 million to the opening of medical clinics.

Oprah Winfrey: $12 million

Not only is Oprah Winfrey a well-known woman in the media, but she’s also a philanthropist. One of her latest donations was the transfer of $12 million to solve problems of stabilizing the social situation in the cities where she once lived or worked. The money should help society recover from the crisis.

Mark Zuckerberg: $300 million

In autumn of 2020, Mark Zuckerberg drew attention to his personality when he and his wife decided to donate $300 million for protecting democratic values.

The funds were transferred to 2 social organizations. The biggest part was given to a non-commercial organization called the Center for Tech and Civic Life. Both organizations have decided on their own what to do with this money.

Jeff Bezos: $10 billion

Today, Jeff Bezos is the richest man on the planet. He runs a successful business, goes into space, and spends millions of dollars in charity. The businessman finances projects to prevent climate change and supports environmental activism.

Last year, he allocated $10 billion for these goals.

Bill Gates: half of his funds

In 2010, Bill Gates, Melinda Gates, and the investor, Warren Buffett, signed an agreement that they named “The Giving Pledge.” The idea of the document is to give the promise of donating no less than half of their funds to charity.

By the way, this “pledge” was also signed by 200 more people from different countries.

Chuck Feeney: 99% of his funds

Chuck Feeney is the founder of duty-free shops. The man’s funds were estimated at $7.5 billion. In 1982, he created The Atlantic Philanthropies. The organization worked anonymously for 15 years, but as a result of a business dispute, Feeney’s identity was revealed.

In November of last year, the foundation ceased its work because it had performed its mission and he had donated all of his savings. Today, the man’s funds are at about $2 million.

Bonus: Angelina Jolie

The Hollywood star, Angelina Jolie, not only conquers the hearts of her fans with her beauty and acting talent, but she also does important social initiatives. The actress visits hot locations with humanitarian missions and actively helps children in developing nations. Together with partner organizations, her foundation builds hospitals, renovates schools, and empowers women.

Moreover, Jolie is a mother of many. She has 6 kids, 3 of which were adopted. At the premiere of The Eternals movie, her foster daughter, Zahara, showed up in a dress that the actress herself donned at the Oscars in 2014.

Do you think famous people make huge donations because their hearts say so or because they hope to create a noble reputation?

Amidst fervent speculations, Leonardo DiCaprio’s gift of a ring to Kate Winslet has come into the limelight. Contrary to romantic assumptions, this gesture symbolizes their enduring friendship. Their bond, which began during the filming of “Titanic,” has remained unshaken for over two decades. Winslet, while acknowledging the ring’s secret engraving, has chosen to keep its message private, further emphasizing the depth and privacy of their relationship.