When we were children, we were told stories of heroes who triumphed against evil. These tales shaped our worldview. Either one of two things has happened to every one of us: either we have dressed up as our favorite comic book hero, or we have watched them accomplish heroic feats on film. It is tough not to believe in a universe of superheroes after learning that some of our most cherished cinematic characters have their origin tales.
1. Gal Gadot
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Gal Gadot declined to work with Wonder Woman producer Brett Ratner in 2017 after he was caught amid the storm amid many claims. This was a game-changer in the fight for equal pay and gender equality in the film business.
2. Tom Holland
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While traveling to Hawaii, he saw a young woman pass out and rushed to her rescue. While in New York for an autograph signing, he rescued a woman about to be crushed by a mob of admirers. He has also volunteered at the Los Angeles Children's Hospital. Here, he offers hope to youngsters going through tough times by detailing his positive abilities.
3. Chris Evans
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Our primary focus is on how he is an everyday hero who has used his platform on Twitter to advocate for issues like Gay rights, racial and gender equality, and more. By not sugarcoating his experiences, he makes himself more approachable to anyone who may be going through something similar to his anxieties. Also in 2020, he gave 6-year-old Bridger Walker, who had defended his sister from a pack of dogs, his Captain America shield. Heroes always have one other's backs.
4. Benedict Cumberbatch
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Beyond what we see onscreen in Doctor Strange, Benedict Cumberbatch has his unique heroic narrative. He and his wife were riding in an Uber once when they saw a robbery of a delivery man. He brought the Uber to a halt, and together with the driver, they launched a counterattack.
5. Mark Ruffalo
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Learning that life can change in the flash of an eye was a difficult obstacle to surmount, but it gave him the motivation to continue fighting for his ideals. He received the BAFTA Humanitarian Award in 2014 and has participated in numerous humanitarian and environmental initiatives, leaving behind a positive legacy.
6. Robert Downey Jr.
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Despite the ups and downs in his personal life, Robert Downey Jr. has become one of our favorite heroes in real life because of his portrayal as Iron Man. In 2020, he established The Footprint Coalition to use nanotechnology and AI to clean up the planet.
7. Scarlett Johansson
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In 2007, she avoided the Oscars to participate in Oxfam initiatives in India and Sri Lanka. In addition, she has participated in several charitable organizations, such as Feeding America, whose mission is to aid children suffering from starvation in the United States.
8. Elizabeth Olsen
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Teamwork is essential for heroes. Olsen has teamed up with other actors to produce a line of items for sale, with proceeds going to help people with Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa.
9. Leonardo DiCaprio
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Leonardo portrayed many noble characters. Yet he's just as courageous in real life as he is in his fiction. He rescued a man from drowning in the year 2019. He and his pals were relaxing on a boat when the actor got word on the radio that someone was drowning nearby. Without hesitation, DiCaprio made his way to him. The sad man had been floating for 11 hours before the actor finally located him. Leo rescued him by bringing him onto his boat.
10. Zoe Saldana
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Zoe Saldana experienced a "superhero moment" in 2009 when she helped a lady in a vehicle accident in Los Angeles. Saldana helped the wounded woman to the curb from her car and called for an ambulance. She returned to the burning car to get the woman's possessions and stayed with her until aid arrived.