Stars set shining example
From Bullock to DiCaprio, celebs rally to make Harvey donations
A pair of Oscar winners, Sandra Bullock and Leonardo DiCaprio, are leading the way in stars’ donations to relief efforts for those affected by the hurricane in Texas and Louisiana, but they’re not alone.
Numerous other celebrities have pledged sizable amounts to charities coping with Harvey.
Here’s a list of stars who have publicly pledged to donate:
Sandra Bullock, $1 million to the American Red Cross
Leonardo DiCaprio, $1 million to the new United Way Harvey Recovery Fund
Tyler Perry, $250,000 to Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church, $250,000 to Beyoncé’s pastor Rudy Rasmus and his Bread of Life organization and is assessing how to donate another $500,000 to Harvey relief
Miley Cyrus, $500,000 to the American Red Cross, Best Friends, the Greater Houston Community Fund and other charities
Solange, all earnings from her Sept. 28 show in Boston to those affected by Harvey, as well as $3 from each ticket from her Oct. 3 show in New York
The Kardashian family, $250,000 each to the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army
Country singer Chris Young, $100,000 to the American Red Cross
Fall Out Boy, all proceeds from their Nov. 7 show in Houston go to Harvey relief
Kevin Hart, $50,000 to the American Red Cross
Supernatural star Jensen Ackles, $50,000 to Random Acts
The Chainsmokers, $30,000 to the American Red Cross
Ellen DeGeneres, $25,000 to the American Red Cross and SPCA Texas The Associated Press