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Millie Bobby Brown

Millie Bobby Brown, known for her role as Eleven in Stranger Things, has used her fame and platform to advocate for various causes, particularly those related to children’s rights and mental health. Her acts of kindness and generosity range from formal philanthropic work to personal, compassionate gestures.

Small Acts of Kindness and Generosity:

Millie encourages her followers to engage in random acts of kindness, such as sending supportive messages or sharing empowering content, to combat negativity both online and offline.

When a fan named Aaron was left heartbroken after none of his friends showed up to his Stranger Things-themed birthday party, his sister posted about it on Twitter. Brown saw the post and responded publicly, telling Aaron he was “awesome” and inviting herself to his party the following year. The compassionate message helped lift the boy’s spirits and drew media attention to the issue of bullying.

A video surfaced of Brown and her fiancé, Jake Bongiovi, spending over an hour trying to help a homeless man find a place to stay in New York City. They were persistent in their efforts, taking him to shelters and hotels, demonstrating a direct and personal act of compassion.

A video has circulated online showing Brown learning and using sign language to greet and communicate with a fan on the red carpet, demonstrating her willingness to make a genuine and thoughtful connection.

Animal Rescue and Care: Millie owns 62 pets, including a pregnant donkey and a previously blind dog named Rigby, who has shown significant improvement under her care. She humorously refers to herself as a “doula” for her animals, ensuring their comfort and well-being.

Large Acts of Kindness and Generosity:

In 2018, at the age of 14, Brown was appointed as UNICEF’s youngest-ever Goodwill Ambassador. She uses her global platform to raise awareness about children’s rights and issues such as violence, bullying, poverty, and lack of education. In this role, she has:

Visited UNICEF’s global supply headquarters to help pack emergency supplies for vulnerable children.

Spoken at the United Nations headquarters, delivering messages about children’s rights and advocating for a world where “periods don’t hold us back.”

Participated in virtual events to address issues like cyberbullying and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children.

Fundraising for the Olivia Hope Foundation: Brown is an honorary member of the board for the Olivia Hope Foundation, a childhood cancer charity. She helped raise $40,000 for the foundation by auctioning off a limited number of tickets for a private lunch with her. She became involved with the charity after befriending a fan who was battling cancer.

Supporting the Vanderpump Dog Foundation: She has shown her support for animal welfare by working with The Vanderpump Dog Foundation, which is dedicated to creating a better world for dogs.

Working with Louis Vuitton for fundraising: Brown has supported UNICEF’s corporate partnership with Louis Vuitton and their #MAKEAPROMISE campaign, which raises funds for education.

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Margot Robbie

Small Acts of Kindness

“Pink Days” on the “Barbie” set: While filming the Barbie movie, Robbie instituted a “pink day” once a week, where everyone on set had to wear something pink. If they didn’t, they had to pay a fine, which Robbie collected and donated to a charity. The initiative brought the cast and crew together and raised money for a good cause.

Shouting drinks at a restaurant: During a surprise appearance at a restaurant in London, Robbie generously bought a round of drinks for the entire restaurant on her way out. The drinks featured her own gin line, Papa Salt.

Volunteering in the Philippines: In 2015, Robbie was seen volunteering in Cebu, where she cooked meals for underprivileged children. This act of quiet kindness showed her commitment to helping others on a personal level.

Using her platform for good: Beyond financial donations, Robbie consistently uses her influence to promote causes she cares about. She has supported organizations like Time’s Up, Oxfam, and UNHCR, and has used her social media and public appearances to encourage others to donate to various charities.

Large Acts of Generosity

Paying off her mother’s mortgage: Early in her career, Robbie used her first big paycheck to completely pay off her mother’s mortgage. Her mother had supported her financially as she pursued her acting dreams, and Robbie had kept a list of all the money she owed her.

Supporting people with disabilities: Robbie has a strong connection to the non-profit organization Youngcare, which helps young Australians with disabilities live independently. She was a recipient of the inaugural RAD Impact Award and chose to share the prize with Youngcare. The donation helped fund specialized disability accommodation and grants for vital equipment and care services.

Donating to Australian bushfire relief: During the devastating Australian bushfires in 2019-2020, Robbie used her platform to raise awareness and donations. She shared a personal and emotional video, and announced that she had donated to multiple charities, including Wires Wildlife Rescue, the Salvation Army, and the New South Wales Rural Fire Service.

Supporting the Motion Picture & Television Fund: Robbie has been a long-time supporter of the Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF), which helps provide health and quality of life for those in the entertainment industry. She has attended their annual “Night Before” benefits and has been a part of their “Toast for a Cause” initiative, where donations are made to the charity of a celebrity’s choice.

Donating a signed “Barbie” doll for charity: Robbie personally donated a signed collectible “Barbie” movie doll to The ClementJames Centre, a charity in London that helps support disadvantaged communities. The doll was auctioned off to raise money for the organization.

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Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga, known for her powerful music and advocacy, has a strong reputation for kindness, which she often extends to individuals on a personal, one-on-one level. While many of her philanthropic efforts are part of her Born This Way Foundation, there are numerous accounts of her direct and personal acts of kindness.

Here are a few examples of personal one-on-one acts of kindness by Lady Gaga:

Meeting with a fan who has cerebral palsy: A fan named Emma, who has cerebral palsy, had a long-standing relationship with Gaga and her Born This Way Foundation. In 2017, Gaga brought Emma on stage during a concert and shared with the audience how Emma had recently taken her first 30 steps in a walker. Gaga then handed Emma the microphone so she could share a message of kindness and positivity with the crowd.

Surprising a shelter for homeless LGBTQ+ youth: In 2016, as part of her #ShareKindness initiative with the Today show, Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, visited the Ali Forney Center, a shelter for homeless LGBTQ+ youth in Harlem. She surprised the residents with gifts, shared encouraging words, and led a meditation session. She told them, “Thank you for being alive.”

Supporting a bullied fan: Lady Gaga has used her platform to speak out against bullying. In one instance, she shared an Instagram PSA defending a young girl who was being bullied, urging people to “Be Kinder, Be Braver.”

Empowering youth through her foundation: Through the Born This Way Foundation, Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, have created a platform called “Channel Kindness,” where young people can share their personal stories of kindness and resilience. This project is a direct effort to give a voice to individuals and validate their experiences, creating a sense of community and support.

These acts, along with her open and public conversations about her own struggles with mental health and chronic pain, demonstrate her commitment to fostering a culture of kindness and personal connection. She consistently uses her fame to de-stigmatize physical and mental health issues and empower individuals to be kind to themselves and others.

Lady Gaga has used her platform to advocate for animal adoption and welfare. She has featured her rescue dogs on social media and encouraged her followers to adopt pets from shelters.

An annual campaign run by the Born This Way Foundation encouraging people to commit to acts of kindness every day over 21 days (from September 1 to September 21). This was especially emphasized during years when mental health concerns and social pressures were high.

One World: Together At Home Benefit (COVID-19)
Gaga helped curate this global virtual special during the COVID-19 pandemic, in collaboration with Global Citizen. The benefit raised funds for healthcare workers, WHO’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, and related causes.

Grants via the Kindness in Community Fund
Through her foundation (Born This Way) in partnership with others (for example, with the brand Cotton On), Gaga has directed millions in grants to youth-centered and mental-health-focused organizations globally. For instance, in 2024, she was involved in a $3 million donation to youth mental health organizations.

She pledged / donated to fund classroom needs in places affected by mass shootings (e.g. Gilroy, California, etc.), via her foundation and via DonorsChoose.org, to help support school communities recovering from trauma.

Relief Donations After Disasters
Examples include donating proceeds from a show, merchandise, etc., for Haiti earthquake relief; and donating to the American Red Cross after superstorm Sandy in New York.

Her foundation granted $20,000 to Libera, a nonprofit in Morgantown (West Virginia) that supports mental health resources for girls and LGBTQ+ youth in foster care or juvenile detention.

She supported the Artist Mentorship Program in Portland, which connects homeless youth with the arts, via her foundation’s Kindness in Community Fund.

In interviews and through the foundation she has spoken of small gestures: checking in on people, validating emotions, calling a friend or family member, being present. These may not always be headline-stories but contribute to her message of kindness.

During Gaga’s Joanne World Tour, her foundation traveled with her, establishing “Kindness Pop-Ups” at concert stops in various cities, allowing local nonprofits to connect directly with concertgoers, local youth, mental health groups, etc.

Her foundation collected stories of kindness from various young people and community members, to create a book called Channel Kindness: Stories of Kindness and Community. This amplifies small acts of bravery, shared kindness, etc.

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Jennifer Aniston

Large Acts of Generosity

Jennifer Aniston has made large financial contributions to various causes. For instance, she donated nearly $1 million to multiple racial justice charities following the death of George Floyd. She has also donated generously to Haiti relief efforts, including a reported $500,000 to organizations like Doctors Without Borders and AmeriCares after the 2010 earthquake. She also purchased an art piece at a Haitian charity event for a reported $450,000.

Inspired by her own rescue dog, Clydeo, Aniston launched “The Clydeo Fund” to support animal rescue organizations worldwide. This fund aims to raise money and awareness for shelters that are in desperate need of funding.

Aniston has been a dedicated supporter of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for over a decade, serving as a celebrity ambassador for their “Thanks and Giving” campaign. She appears in commercials and visits the hospital to spend time with sick children and their families.

Using Her Platform for Advocacy: She has used her public platform to advocate for various causes, including women’s rights, fighting body-shaming, and promoting racial justice. She has also been a vocal advocate for animal adoption, earning an “I’ll Be There for You” Adoption Advocacy Award from PETA for her work in promoting the adoption of homeless animals.

Small Acts of Kindness

Personal Connection with Charities: Beyond financial contributions, Aniston takes the time to personally connect with the causes she supports. She reportedly keeps in touch with the families she meets at St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Honoring a Loved One: Following the passing of her Friends co-star Matthew Perry, Aniston used her platform to encourage fans to donate to the Matthew Perry Foundation, which helps people struggling with addiction.

Adopting Rescue Animals: She leads by example with her personal life, having adopted all of her dogs, including her current companions, Lord Chesterfield, Clyde, and Sophie. She frequently posts about them on her social media, encouraging others to “adopt, don’t shop.” It’s also reported that she adopted one of her first dogs, Norman, after he was deemed a “difficult” actor on the set of Friends.

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Dwayne Johnson

During a theater screening of Red Notice, Johnson surprised Oscar Rodriguez with his own custom truck. Johnson chose Rodriguez because of his positive attitude, his care for his elderly mother, his leadership at his church, and his support for victims of domestic violence.

Rodriguez was moved to tears by the gift.

Bruno Lauer had helped The Rock and his mom: when Johnson was evicted as a teen, Bruno took them in, later gave Johnson a place to stay when he was starting out, and once even gave Johnson his last $40 to help him with his first car. Johnson later surprised Bruno with a truck (a new Ford F-150) as a thank you.

A 10-year-old boy, Jacob O’Connor, used techniques he had seen in San Andreas to save his younger brother from drowning. Johnson invited Jacob, his mother, and his brother to meet him on the set of Skyscraper in Vancouver.

He treated them with attention, recognized the boy’s heroic act, and got to spend time with him.

Johnson has been known to meet fans in informal moments, giving them hugs, talking with them, sometimes taking time to listen. For example, there’s a story of a young boy (Marco) who was overwhelmed meeting Johnson; Rock responded with kindness and comfort.

At a Black Adam event, when a fan handed him their baby on stage, Johnson accepted and held the child.

Johnson surprised his mother, Ata Johnson, with a new home (“Le Samoana”) made for her, including a WWE SmackDown room, honoring Samoan heritage, with the entire design taking about eight weeks.

A fan named Jonny Cleasby told Johnson that seeing him had inspired Cleasby to lose about 60 pounds since January. During an interaction where they met and spoke, Johnson encouraged him, calling that kind of impact “the best part of fame.”

Johnson connected with a young fan battling cancer in the hospital (Kane), along with his twin brother and parents. He video-called them, showed kindness in the interaction, and made an emotional connection. Sadly, Kane passed away shortly afterward. But Johnson’s gesture was deeply meaningful.

He surprised 12-year-old Luna Perrone, who is battling a rare bone cancer. He posed as a waiter at Hotel Bel Air, served her lunch, and gave the family a heartfelt surprise.

At a movie premiere in Germany, he saw a fan holding a sign and crying. He took a moment to calm her, encouraged her to take a few deep breaths, then took a selfie with her and her friends. He later reflected on how these moments are among the sweetest parts of fame

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Daniel Radcliffe

Once in Chelsea, London, Radcliffe came across a man who had just been mugged (on mopeds), wounded and shaken. He comforted the victim and stayed with him.

At a screening of his movie What If in Los Angeles, Radcliffe surprised people in the audience (they weren’t told ahead of time he’d be there), came out, shook hands, gave hugs, chatted with them

For his birthdays/Christmas, Radcliffe has asked that fans donate to the children’s hospice Demelza House instead of giving him presents.

People who have met Radcliffe after his theater shows (e.g. Merrily We Roll Along, etc.) say he makes time, is friendly, asks them how they liked the show, takes photos, signs Playbills, gives a personal moment, not rushing off.

In HELLO! magazine’s “Kind List,” someone who met him said he “instantly relaxed me with his kindness,” and that he “operates in the world with grace and humility” and has “capacity to care for others.”

Radcliffe made a major donation to The Trevor Project, a crisis and suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ+ youth, and joined their Circle of Hope.

He has spoken about how important it is for young people to know they’re not alone and that their lives have value.

He has supported Get Connected, a UK helpline for young people under 25 who need help or don’t know where to turn. He attended a charity auction which raised over £182,500 for them.

Radcliffe is vice president of Demelza Hospice Care for Children.

He narrated a fundraising/awareness video for them, helping raise money and awareness especially around Christmas.

He has donated time and made donations to support terminally ill children and their families via Demelza.

After his stunt double, David Holmes, suffered serious spinal injuries, Radcliffe organized a charity dinner and auction in London to raise money for Holmes’s medical care.

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Jennifer Lawrence

At a red carpet event, Lawrence noticed a young fan in a wheelchair who was crying. She stepped off the red carpet, went through the security barricade, and hugged and comforted the fan before returning to the event.

A story has circulated that she gave up her first-class seat on a flight from Detroit to Los Angeles to a soldier, taking their coach seat instead.

Actress Laura Benanti, who worked with Lawrence on the film No Hard Feelings, has spoken publicly about Lawrence’s acts of kindness on set.

The Jennifer Lawrence Foundation: She established the Jennifer Lawrence Foundation, which works to help children and the arts. The foundation is a fund within the Community Foundation of Louisville, her hometown.

Lawrence has a significant history of supporting Norton Children’s Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.

She donated $2 million to establish the Jennifer Lawrence Foundation Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.

She challenged the community to match her donation, which resulted in over $4 million being raised for the new unit.

She has also made personal visits to patients at the hospital, including on Christmas Eve.

Other Supported Causes: Through her foundation and personal involvement, she has supported numerous other charities, including:

Boys & Girls Clubs of America

Special Olympics

Uspiritus (which helps abused and neglected youth)

St. Mary’s Center (which serves teens and adults with intellectual disabilities)

RepresentUs (an anti-corruption organization)

The Thirst Project

Feeding America

World Food Programme

She has been an outspoken critic of Hollywood’s gender pay disparity.

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Chris Pratt

Chris Pratt has visited children’s hospitals multiple times, including Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and others in Seattle and Boston. During these visits, he has signed autographs, posed for pictures, had conversations with patients, and handed out gifts. On one occasion, he recreated his “raptor-training” scene from Jurassic World for the children.

He participated in a Super Bowl bet with fellow actor Chris Evans, which led to him visiting children’s hospitals in Seattle and Boston.

He met with a young fan named Christopher through The Children’s Dream Fund, taking him to the set of Jurassic World in Hawaii and hanging out with him in his trailer. They also went on a helicopter ride, went zip-lining, and attended a luau.

He made a surprise visit to a 16-year-old fan at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles before the premiere of Avengers: Endgame.

He has been noted for his kindness to fans, including a time when he stayed longer than necessary to meet a few fans after a day of filming.

After Guardians of the Galaxy came out, Pratt arranged with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to borrow his full Star-Lord costume. He then surprised children undergoing treatment, not just posing for photos but staying for hours — playing with Lego, signing toys, and making them laugh. Staff recalled he went out of his way to cheer up each child individually.

In 2016, Pratt quietly met with Jacob Monday, a 16-year-old with bone cancer, after Jacob’s friends helped his Instagram go viral. Pratt spent time with him, joked with him, and posted about him later to honor Jacob’s spirit. For Jacob, it wasn’t just a celebrity meeting — it was a moment of joy at a very tough time.

Co-stars (like Bryce Dallas Howard from Jurassic World) have said Pratt is the type who learns everyone’s name on set, goes out of his way to thank crew, and often organizes little gestures of appreciation, like buying meals or giving shout-outs in interviews to the “unsung” workers.

At conventions, Pratt has been spotted kneeling down to talk with shy kids dressed as Star-Lord. He lets them try on his mask or holds their hand so they feel brave enough for a photo, giving them a memory where they are the hero.

After his son Jack was born prematurely, Pratt has been open about the struggles his family faced in the NICU. Parents of other premature babies have shared that Pratt took time to comfort them, share encouragement, and sometimes write notes or messages reminding them to stay hopeful.

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Chris Evans

Chris Evans surprised 9-year-old Kenny Botting, a brain-cancer patient and big Captain America fan, at Christopher’s Haven in Boston.

During the visit, Evans brought gifts, signed memorabilia, posed for photos with other residents, and even let Kenny tie him to a chair in the pillow fort they had made together.

Evans said, “It’s their strength that gives me strength. No matter what hurdles are in my life it’s nothing compared to what these families go through, so any way I can bring a smile it’s worth it.”

As part of a Super Bowl bet they made, Chris Evans and Chris Pratt visited Seattle Children’s Hospital. Evans dressed as Captain America, Pratt as Star-Lord. They brought action figures and other gifts.

The visit wasn’t just a photo op — Evans interacted with many children, bearing costumes and gifts, and seemed genuinely moved by meeting them.

Bridger Walker, age six, protected his younger sister from a dog and was badly injured. Chris Evans saw the story, reached out with a video message, calling Bridger a hero and promised him an authentic Captain America shield.

The message was very personal — Evans told him his parents must be so proud, encouraged him in his recovery, and said the boy embodies the kind of bravery people admire.

Fulfilling Make-A-Wish dreams – Evans has participated in numerous Make-A-Wish events, meeting children who wanted to meet Captain America. He doesn’t just do meet-and-greets; he often spends extended time with the kids, playing games, chatting, and taking photos.

Supporting fellow cast members – He’s known for being generous and supportive with colleagues. For example, Evans covered travel expenses for his close friend and co-star Scarlett Johansson when she went through a rough patch, and he often helps colleagues behind the scenes.

Chris frequently donates memorabilia, set visits, and time to charity auctions. In 2020, he and Chris Pratt raised $500,000 for children’s hospitals by betting on the outcome of the Super Bowl.

Chris Evans is a big advocate for animal adoption. He adopted his dog Dodger from a shelter while filming Gifted and often uses his platform to encourage others to adopt pets in need.

He co-founded A Starting Point, a bipartisan civic engagement platform, to help Americans understand political issues without bias. Though not a traditional “charity,” it reflects his generosity of time and effort in trying to create a healthier democracy.

Evans is known to notice when a fan is overwhelmed or shy at conventions and will gently put them at ease, sometimes by joking around, kneeling down to their level, or giving them extra time for photos and hugs so they feel comfortable.

On the set of Gifted, Evans reportedly helped young actress Mckenna Grace (then 9 years old) feel comfortable and confident, playing games with her between takes and even teaching her some card tricks.

She noted that he was “always gracious and took time for his fans” as well.

Quietly generous with crew members – People who’ve worked with him have shared that he often buys meals or gifts for crew, and he makes an effort to remember names and treat everyone with equal respect, not just fellow actors.

Taking extra care with kids – At fan events, Evans has been known to crouch down and talk directly with children who come up dressed as superheroes, letting them hold his shield or calling them “the real hero.”

Personal touches in charity work – When visiting hospitals, he doesn’t just take quick photos. Evans often sits on the floor with kids, plays with toys, and talks with them as if they’re old friends, making the visit about them rather than about his celebrity status.

Looking out for anxious co-stars – During press tours, he has been spotted giving reassuring pats, hugs, or whispered encouragement to castmates who are nervous during interviews, showing kindness in those little unseen ways

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Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise witnessed a hit-and-run accident involving a young woman (aspiring actress Heloisa Vinhas). He pulled over, called for medical help, accompanied her to the hospital, and when he learned she wasn’t insured, he paid her medical bills (about $7,000).

During a vacation with his then-wife Nicole Kidman, Cruise spotted a sailboat on fire. He sent his yacht’s small boat (skiff) to rescue the people aboard (the family plus crew). Soon after, the sailboat sank.

Between scenes (on a film set), Tom Cruise noticed Elisabeth Shue running toward a spinning helicopter tail rotor (dangerous). He lunged, grabbed her legs, pulled her away to safety.

During the shooting of Mission: Impossible 7, after many production challenges (pandemic etc.), Cruise had 300 cakes flown from his favorite bakery in Los Angeles to share with the London-based crew for the holidays.

Tom Cruise participated in a screening in Knoxville, Tennessee (an advance showing of Jack Reacher: Never Go Back) which raised $600,000 for the Children’s Charity of Eastern Tennessee (serving at-risk children).

Tom Cruise is a founding board member for the Hollywood Education and Literacy Project (HELP), which helps students learn to read.

He received the Excellence in Mentoring Award from the National Mentoring Partnership for his work with literacy and mentoring.

Co-star Bill Hader once said that Tom helped him during a panic attack, and helped him finish work early so he could get home to his family.

During a promotional event in Seoul, a fan accidentally stepped on Tom’s shoe. He responded graciously and said it was his “pleasure,” showed good humor, and generally had warm interactions with fans, taking selfies and treating them kindly.

To help Vanessa Kirby and others feeling tired during filming Mission: Impossible, Cruise has gifted them things to boost morale. For example, sky-diving lessons were gifted as a wrap (end of making the movie) gift to an actor, enabling them to get their license and even jump together.

Simon Pegg has said Tom Cruise often reflects appreciation back to the cast and crew, making people feel valued.

At a Mission: Impossible 7 premiere, Cruise had a gentle, attentive moment with a fan who shared a story about how her parents had also been huge fans of his. He listened closely, squeezed her hand gently, checked back to make sure the photo was good.

In another viral moment, while signing autographs and interacting with fans, when one fan said “Thank you. I love you,” Cruise responded “I love you too,” addressed her by name, and added, “It’s a pleasure meeting you.”

Hayley Atwell, for example, has spoken highly of Tom’s professionalism and how he makes everyone around him feel safe and appreciated. In one instance, noticing she looked exhausted, he brought her a box of chocolate out of the blue.