10 Heartwarming Acts Of Celebrity Charity That Will Make Your Heart Jump For Joy

Over the years, there are many inspirational stories about celebrities doing good deeds. They take time out of their busy schedules and lend their star power to do charitable activities. For example, Christan Bale fulfilled a little boy’s wish after knowing that he was battling leukemia. The boy wanted desired to meet Bale who portrayed Batman and hang out at Disneyland. It is great that his dream came true.
Not all of them are big stars. Although they don’t star in major movie projects, release chart-topping songs, or break sports records, they donate their time and money to raise funds. Their actions melt millions of hearts.
Here are charitable celebrity tales that inspire many people to make a big difference in the world by helping others.

#1 Barbra Streisand made a little girl a Disney sharehoder

Source: Taylor Hill

In 2020, the 6-year-old girl, Gianna Floyd, become a Disney shareholder thanks to Barbra Streisand. The little girl posted a photo of her smiling with a certificate to thank the singer.

#2 Tyler Perry paid for the elderly shopper’s groceries at 73 stores

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For many people, Tyler Perry is truly an angel. During the Covid-19 pandemic, he purchased groceries for elderly customers in 44 Kroger and 29 Winn-Dixie stores in Atlanta. He “gave 21,000 dollars in tips to workers at a restaurant while picking up takeout”.

#3 Lizzo volunteered at the Australian food bank during the wildfire

Source: Foodbank Australia

Lizzo took time out from her Australian tour to assist victims affected by the crisis. Foodbank Australia shared photos of the singer helping at its Melbourne warehouse “Beautiful Lizzo stopped by our Foodbank Victoria warehouse today to thank our hardworking team and vollies who have been working tirelessly for the past 6 days”.

#4 Chris Hemsworth donated $1 million to aid Australia’s fires

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Chris Hemsworth listed some organizations that took donations for efforts combating the fires. The “Thor” star pledged 1 million dollars to help battle brush fires raging against parts of Australia.

#5 Colin Trevorrow gave his “Star Wars” royalties to children’s hospice

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The “Star Wars” director Colin Trevorrow announced that he’d spent all of his profits from “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker to the Alexander Devine Children's Hospice. Thanks to his charity, 1,200 children are living under free care in Berkshire, England.

#6 George Michael worked undercover at homeless shelters

Source: Dave J Hogan

George Michael not only gave sales of some of his songs to charity but also constantly helped countless people in secret. He even donated 25,000 pounds to cover a female stranger’s debt after overhearing her conversation.

#7 Keanu Reeves secretly donated millions to children’s hospitals for years

Source: Frederick M. Brown

Keanu Reeves has ranked one of the most generous actors in the world. The actor said in a Ladies Home Journal article that he run a private charitable foundation for five or six years to support positive projects like cancer research and kid’s hospital wards.

#8 Taylor Swift secretly donated 4,000 dollars to help a homeless person

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Taylor Swift donated 1 million dollars to support people affected by flooding in Louisiana. She also spent 50,000 dollars on the food bank in Baton Rouge. Additionally, she donated 4,000 dollars to help out his superfan, Brandon after hearing about his plight.

#9 Oprah Winfrey founded her own charity to support the education of children

Source: Kim Ludbrook

Oprah Winfrey is a celebrity philanthropist. She has raised funds for The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Foundation to help more children access the education system. She has built over 55 schools in 12 countries.

#10 Justin Bieber has fulfilled over 250 wishes for others

Source: Frederick M.Brown

Justin Bieber has teamed up with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help children with life-threatening medical conditions fulfill their wishes.