12 Celebrities Whose Actions Restore Our Faith In Humanity

Celebrities. They've become linked to today's Entertainment industry. They are on the front page of every newspaper wherever they go or whatever they do. Because of this, their life stories are all over the internet. What we don't usually hear about, however, are stories of those who go above and beyond helping individuals and charity.
In particular, these 12 celebrities, with their willingness to help those in need, have revived our faith in humanity.

#1 Alicia Keys

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The singer is a co-founder of the charity called Keep A Child Alive which strives to enhance the health and well-being of vulnerable children across the world. In particular, the charity aims to assist youngsters affected by HIV/AIDS.

#2 Beyoncé

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In December 2013, Beyoncé brought holiday happiness by visiting a Walmart in Massachusetts, where she handed every single customer a $50 gift card and wished them a Merry Christmas.

#3 Johnny Depp

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Johnny Depp has many memorable roles. His most iconic character Jack Sparrow, from Pirates of the Caribbean, is adored by many children. Depp claimed that he always travels with Jack's outfit so that he may make quick stops at children's hospitals.
During one of his visits to a hospital in Vancouver, not even once did the actor break the character. According to a hospital spokesman, he took the time to connect with the children and cheer them up.

#4 Kim Kardashian

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For her 35th birthday, Kim Kardashian flew her fans to LA to have brunch (combination of two words "breakfast" and "lunch") at the Four Seasons. Kim tweeted about the event saying, “I just had the best brunch today I flew out every fan I follow on social media to celebrate my birthday!!!”

#5 Lady Gaga

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“I sat down with her and had someone take a picture of us. I complimented her on her show, but I was overall super nervous and flustered. I quickly got up to walk away, but she grabbed me, told me to sit down, and demanded we talk some more and take a few more pictures. It was glorious.” (b*ber_noober/Reddit)

#6 LeBron James

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“I was at a shoe store in Cleveland and looking at the new LeBron shoes and a huge shadow appears over me. It was LeBron James. He smiled and said, ’You want my new shoes.’ I stumbled over my words, then said, ’Yes, I’m going to buy a pair right now.’ He asked me my size and bought me 2 pairs. One he signed, and he said the other was for me to practice my post moves in. One of the best days of my life.” (Twist83/Reddit)

#7 Mila Kunis

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The actress accepted Marine Sgt. Scott Moore's invitation to the Marine Corps Ball as his date. She was also conducting promotion for her film Friends With Benefits, which she co-starred in with Justin Timberlake, at the time.

#8 Miley Cyrus

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The Happy Hippie Foundation is a non-profit organization formed by Miley Cyrus, which campaigns for the rights of homeless youth, LGBTQ youth, and other vulnerable groups.

#9 Morgan Freeman

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“We’re both from the same state (Mississippi). I was having lunch near his hometown when I noticed him. He took the time to talk to me, despite my epic fan grin, and paid for my food before he left. Best lunch I ever had.” (nesshin_chan/Reddit)

#10 Ryan Gosling

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“We parked in the same parking lot. I struck up a convo with him. He asked where I was from and why I was there/who I was with. He was like ’Oh you guys have 40 bucks to drop on just parking? Must be loaded.’ I chuckled and was about to say something back, and he just says the coolest thing to me. ’Don’t worry about parking today, man, I’ll cover you all for the weekend. Have a fun spring break!’” (MaynardJayTwa/Reddit)

#11 Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively

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This celebrity pair has made considerable charitable contributions throughout the years. They made a one-million-dollar donation to Feeding America and Food Banks Canada. Another $1 million went to the American Civil Liberties Union and the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. In addition, they have also given to a foundation that helps stillbirth victims and their families.

#12 Taylor Swift

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Trinity Foster, a 16-year-old fan, was diagnosed with cancer when Taylor Swift gave $10,000 to help Trinity with the medical bills.
Taylor left a comment on her GoFundMe page saying “I saw photos of your album release party that you did in your hospital room and wanted to say thank you for being so kind and supportive! I hope I can give you a hug in person soon, but in the meantime, I wanted to send you this and all my love. Your friend, Taylor.”