Some well-known figures are firm believers in the maxim that giving is more satisfying than receiving, as the saying goes. These kinds of celebrities always remember to give back to society and pay it forward, even though they have extra-packed schedules and an infinite supply of diversions. They make it their duty to make other people happy, and the fact that they do so has only increased our affection for them. This could be an impromptu act of generosity or a carefully orchestrated surprise.
We holds the belief that spontaneous acts of kindness are the very foundation of what it is to be human. We'll tell you about ten famous people who wanted to use their status to make the world a better and friendlier place.
1. Dwayne Johnson
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The Hollywood actor/actress plays more than only heroic roles in his films. Once, The Rock shocked a struggling single parent of two children by offering to pay for their Christmas presents. To add a touch of goodness, Johnson and actor John Krasinski announced a $5 million donation to a nonprofit that gives out toys in the single dad's honor.
2. Johnny Depp
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A $4,000 gratuity was left on a $4,400 bill when the Hollywood celebrity hosted a group of 15 at one of his favorite Chicago eateries. The fortunate waiter, understandably ecstatic, gushed about the actor, praising him as "a really soft-spoken guy who is very lovely and sweet." His next comment was, "When I served him, he didn't like to be fussed over, and he wasn't demanding."
3. Lady Gaga
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The 36-year-old singer ordered pizza to be delivered to the storefront where her fans were waiting for her autograph. And for $1,000, she spent on 80 cheese pizzas. Reportedly, Gaga left a "very, very well" tip at the pizza joint
4. Chris Hemsworth
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The Hollywood star was extremely grateful to the teenager who turned in his wallet after he had left it at a restaurant by accident. The Thor actor was so relieved to find all of the cash in his wallet intact that he gave the money to the young man who returned it. And he finished it off with "a little extra."
5. Taylor Swift
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The 32-year-old singer is known for her generosity, and she previously gave a Portuguese student more than $30,000 to help her attend college in the United Kingdom. Swift was moved by the student's determination and hard work, so she donated to her Go Fund Me page to help her achieve her goals.
6. Zac Efron
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Once, the 34-year-old actor gifted a fan with a brand new iPhone, which cost the latter $949. While attempting to get a video of the celebrity for social media, the fan accidentally dropped his phone. The young man was overjoyed by this kind act and told his friends that not only did his idol buy him a new phone, but he also invited him to come on set to meet him properly.
7. Justin Bieber
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The 28-year-old celebrity unexpectedly ran into two of his followers who were viewing his new video in an Apple shop and decided he wanted to do something special for them. So he went out and bought two iPhones, one pink and one green, and then he bought a third one, this one yellow, for himself. Then he gave each of the girls a high five and told them he loved them.
8. Kylie Jenner
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The teenage celebrity gave a mother and daughter $200,000 on an episode of their TV show to ease them out of their financial bind. The daughter, then age 22, had left school to help support her mother; Kylie's generous gift would allow her to catch up on her student loans and resume her education.
9. Keanu Reeves
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Keanu's generosity and kind nature have earned him a reputation for being second to none. Furthermore, this act of kindness adds to a lengthy history of similar ones. In the past, the actor had given longtime janitor Randolph Gregory his own business.
Mr. Randolph went on to write on Facebook, "I have been working as a janitor for the past seven years, wiping the floor every day, and breaking my back to feed my family, until I met
Keanu Reeves 5 days ago at the restaurant where I work in St. Louis, and now I'm a store owner thanks to him."