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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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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.

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Hugh Jackman

On the set of Deadpool & Wolverine, Hugh Jackman gives out scratch-lottery tickets every Friday to below-the-line crew members as a thank you and to recognize that many people working on a film are “unsung heroes.”

A 9-year-old boy named Domenic, who has cystic fibrosis, participated in a Make-A-Wish event where he thought he was simply calling Jackman. Jackman surprised him by showing up in person (via radio) and doing some of his favorite “Wolverine” poses, talked with him, and gave him tickets to his show.

Jackman has volunteered with organizations like Share The Harvest Farm, which grows and provides fresh food for families in need in the East End of Long Island. He helped transport produce etc.

He participated in the Feeling Nuts campaign (Check One Two), which encourages men to perform self-examination for testicular cancer and spread awareness.

After his “From New York, with Love” concert at Radio City, Hugh took time after the show (in the cold) to greet fans outside, sign autographs, hug fans (including Dannielynn Birkhead, daughter of Larry Birkhead), making her dream come true.

After visiting Ethiopia and meeting a coffee farmer named Dukale, Jackman founded Laughing Man Coffee & Tea.

The business is tied to the Laughing Man Foundation, which supports coffee farming communities, sustainable practices, and programs in education and community development.

As an ambassador for World Vision, Jackman has urged support for relief in crises such as the Haiti earthquake, and engaged in World Vision’s microfinance, agriculture, and health programs in countries like Ethiopia and Cambodia.

Jackman received the Order of Australia Medal in recognition of his efforts toward eradicating poverty.

He reposted a video of a middle-school blind student named Ashton, shared by the student’s mother, and asked his followers to help him get in touch so he could wish the kid an amazing school year.

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Matthew McConaughey

Over multiple years, Matthew McConaughey and his family volunteered to help deliver meals via Meals on Wheels in Central Texas, including on Thanksgiving days. Doing this sort of work takes time, humility, personal presence.

During the early days of the pandemic, McConaughey, his wife Camila, and his mom Kay joined a Zoom call with residents of a senior living facility in Texas. They played bingo together, chatted about family heritage etc., just to brighten their day and help people who were isolated.

In May 2020 he and Camila drove around Texas with a truck full of masks (110,000 donated by Lincoln), distributing them to rural hospitals in need during the COVID situation. It’s a pretty practical, boots-on-the-ground kind of help.

At the University of Texas, he took part in “SURE Walk,” a program to help students safely get home late at night—using golf carts, walking partners, etc. McConaughey volunteered time to support that.

McConaughey isn’t just a busy actor — he takes care to be a present dad. One article describes how he delights in “never-ending stories” with his young children. When story time is supposed to wrap up, he’ll keep making up new parts, extending the tale by imagination so that the kids don’t want it to end.

It’s a small thing, but it shows a willingness to slow down, be playful, and be fully in the moment with his children. That kind of presence counts — especially when someone has a high-pressure life.

There is a story by someone who attended church that describes how McConaughey showed humility and respect. The author writes that one Sunday, she shook hands with people around her as part of the gathering, and Matthew McConaughey was there seated nearby. When she turned to shake his hand, she felt awkward because of his celebrity, but he asked something about the usher and handed his check to the usher personally, rather than doing something performative.

What’s meaningful in that: treating people in ordinary contexts with decency, not making people feel their presence is overshadowed or exploited, and just participating in regular communal life.

There’s a story about actor Glen Powell’s dad meeting Matthew McConaughey. When they first met, Powell Sr. told McConaughey that he had a picture of him by his bed (they turned out that it was a magazine cover). Rather than dismissing this as a weird comment, McConaughey responded warmly: he said that that photo shoot was one of his favorites ever, grabbed his shoulder, and they struck up a friendship.

This shows welcoming someone’s admiration, finding something relatable, and turning what might be an awkward moment into a human one.

He and his wife Camila Alves founded the Just Keep Livin’ foundation in 2008. Its mission is to support high school students by providing them with programs and support to lead healthy lives, make positive choices, and build self-esteem.

Matthew surprised first responders in Houston by delivering “turkey feasts” to police, firefighters, 911 dispatchers, and ER staff to thank them for their work during Hurricane Harvey.

He also partnered with Operation BBQ Relief and Wild Turkey to provide meals to first responders during wildfires in California, and to shelters.

On his birthday, he helped deliver thousands of turkeys to people in need (Lawrenceburg, Kentucky). He once delivered 4,500 turkeys to families.

During storms in Texas in 2021, he organized and hosted a virtual benefit (“We’re Texas”) via his foundation to help vulnerable communities get back on their feet.

For the Maui wildfires, he and his family helped fund and send an emergency aid plane with supplies through the nonprofit Baby2Baby.

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Military vs Kindness

In 2024, global military spending reached a record $2.7 trillion.

At the same time, it is estimated that world hunger could be eliminated for $325 billion. That’s approximately twelve percent of the amount spent on the business of suffering and death.

Ending world hunger would only be $108 billion, roughly 4% of military spending.

By simply advocating for peace, you could be instrumental in replacing bombs with food and comfort, with plenty left over for high-quality free health care for everyone on earth.

Then, if you still believe we need weaponry, there’s more than a trillion dollars left over for that.

The choice is yours. Do we really need to rattle our weapons at each other at all costs?

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Liam Hemsworth

Here are several meaningful acts of kindness and philanthropy attributed to Liam Hemsworth:

When his Malibu home was destroyed in the Woolsey Fire, Liam and his wife Miley Cyrus donated $500,000 through the Happy Hippie Foundation to the Malibu Foundation. The funds supported emergency relief, helping those in financial need, community rebuilding, climate resilience, and wildfire prevention.

Miley praised Liam’s heroic efforts rescuing their pets – horses, dogs, pigs, and cats—during the evacuation, even joking about having to “spray them with the hose in the butt” to get them into the
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In 2017, PETA Australia named him “Doggy Dad of the Year” for rescuing his dogs, Tani and Dora, from shelters, and for encouraging others to adopt rather than buy from breeders.

In 2013, Liam hosted a benefit premiere of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire in Knoxville, Tennessee, raising over $558,000 for local charities. He also spent time with teenagers with special needs, posing for photos and creating meaningful moments.

In 2016, Liam became the theatrical fundraising spokesperson for Brave Beginnings, a program within the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation. The initiative supports neonatal intensive care by providing essential equipment to hospitals, helping save countless premature infants.

In early 2025, Liam, along with brothers Chris and Luke, returned to Phillip Island, their hometown, and co-hosted a community fundraiser. The event raised approximately $1 million for wildlife conservation (especially for the island’s Little Penguins and coastal preservation) and local scholarship programs for aspiring filmmakers and actors.

Back in 2013, after humorously recounting to Jimmy Kimmel how he and Josh Hutcherson ate 90 White Castle burgers and ended up vomiting, the burger chain offered to donate $20,000 to a charity of his choice and inducted him into their Hall of Fame.

These actions reflect a compassionate and multifaceted approach to giving—from disaster relief and environmental conservation to children’s health and community support. Liam Hemsworth has leveraged his public platform for meaningful, tangible benefits across causes that align with his values.

More Information About Liam Hemswordth

Random & Fun Facts

Liam is 6’3″ (190cm) tall.

Has a Fear of Heights – Despite playing action roles, he has admitted to being afraid of heights.

Almost Got Attacked by a Shark – While surfing in Australia, he once had a close encounter with a shark.

Was in Neighbours – Before Hollywood, he starred in the famous Australian soap opera Neighbours, just like Margot Robbie and Russell Crowe.

Wrestled with Chris – Growing up, he and his brother Chris would have full-on wrestling matches at home.

Loves Playing Video Games – He is a fan of gaming, especially first-person shooters.

Used to Work at a Bowling Alley – One of his earliest jobs was in a bowling alley before he made it big.

Early Life & Family

Born in Australia – Liam was born on January 13, 1990, in Melbourne, Australia.

Liam’s mother, Leonie Hemsworth was an English teacher. His father, Craig was a social services counselor.

Liam has two older brothers, Chris and Luke, who are both also actors.

Liam’s Aunt Joanne Van Os, is a well-known author.

Youngest of Three – He is the youngest of the Hemsworth brothers, following Chris Hemsworth and Luke Hemsworth.

Childhood Mischief – He once admitted that he and Chris would have intense fights as kids, even using weapons like BB guns and throwing knives at each other (playfully but dangerously!).

Surfer at Heart – Before acting, he spent much of his youth surfing in Phillip Island, Australia.

Worked in Construction – Before making it in Hollywood, he worked with his brother Chris in construction, laying floors.

Career & Hollywood

Almost Played Thor – Liam originally auditioned for Thor but lost the role to his brother Chris.

Breakthrough Role – He gained worldwide fame playing Gale Hawthorne in The Hunger Games series.

Auditioned for Peeta – Before being cast as Gale, he actually auditioned for Peeta Mellark in The Hunger Games.

First Major U.S. Film – His first major Hollywood movie was The Last Song (2010), where he starred opposite Miley Cyrus.

Replaced Henry Cavill – He was cast in The Expendables 2 after Henry Cavill dropped out.

Almost Played Han Solo – He auditioned for the role of Han Solo in Solo: A Star Wars Story but didn’t get the part.

Took Over The Witcher Role – He was chosen to replace Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia in Netflix’s The Witcher starting from season 4.

Starred in a Music Video – He appeared in Miley Cyrus’s When I Look at You music video in 2010.

Dislikes Watching Himself – He has admitted he finds it cringeworthy to watch his own performances.

Personal Life & Relationships

Dated Miley Cyrus On and Off – He met Miley on The Last Song set in 2009, had an on-again, off-again relationship, got married in 2018, and divorced in 2020.

In 2018, their house burned down in the Woolsey fire, a wildfire in the suburbs of Los Angeles. They and their pets survived uninjured. Shortly after the fire, Liam and Miley made a half-million dollar contribution to the Malibu foundation to help others who lost their homes in the fire.

Had a Secret Engagement – He and Miley first got engaged in 2012, years before they actually got married. He was 22 at the time, and she was was 20.

Moved to Byron Bay – After his divorce from Miley, he moved back to Australia to live a quieter life.

Dated a Model – After Miley, he dated model Gabriella Brooks for several years.

Personality & Interests

Vegan Lifestyle – He was vegan, a person who does not any milk or meat products, for several years, but later stopped due to health reasons.

Loves Dogs – He has had multiple dogs and is a big animal lover.

Has a Goofy Side – Unlike his serious roles, he’s known to be a prankster and loves making people laugh.

Passionate About Fitness – He follows a strict workout regimen and often trains with Chris.

Not a Big Fan of Social Media – While he uses it, he prefers to keep his personal life private.

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Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish continues to inspire not just through her music, but through meaningful actions that uplift communities, support sustainability, and champion dignity and compassion.

1. Donated Unused Undergarments to Domestic Violence Survivors

After filming the music video for the “Guess” remix with Charli XCX, Billie donated all the unworn bras and underwear from the shoot to “I Support the Girls,” a nonprofit that provides essential items to survivors of domestic violence and people experiencing homelessness. The donation, amounting to over 10,000 pieces, was intended to help recipients regain dignity and comfort through clothing.

2. Serving Vegan Meals to Homeless Youth

On March 29, 2024 (anniversary of the initiative), Billie, alongside her mother Maggie Baird, helped deliver vegan meals to My Friend’s Place, a nonprofit aiding homeless youth. She was joined by fellow vegan activists Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara. This marked a significant milestone for the Support + Feed initiative, which her mother founded during the COVID-19 pandemic to support both small plant-based businesses and communities facing food insecurity.

3. Mother’s Day Surprise for Frontline Healthcare Workers

On Mother’s Day, Billie, her brother Finneas, and family members delivered vegan burritos and flowers to staff at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital in South Los Angeles. This heartfelt gesture was organized through Support + Feed and was meant to thank frontline workers during the pandemic.
MLK Community Health Foundation

4. Wildfire Relief: Signed Merchandise for a Teen Fan

After devastating wildfires struck Southern California, Meghan Markle shared a video of Billie sending signed T-shirts and other merch to a 15-year-old girl whose home—and cherished Billie Eilish T-shirt—had been destroyed. It was a touching response that lifted the girl’s spirits during a traumatic time.

5. Promoting Sustainability and Food Justice

Billie has consistently used her platform for environmental and social good, particularly around plant-based activism and climate awareness:

Eco-Friendly Concert Initiatives: On her Happier Than Ever tour, she partnered with nonprofits like REVERB to reduce waste and carbon emissions. The tour featured eco-villages, water refill stations, plant-based catering, compostable materials, and more—demonstrating that large-scale concerts can be sustainable.

Legislation Advocacy: Alongside her mom, she lobbied on Capitol Hill for the Healthy Future Students and Earth Act, a bill proposing grants for plant-based school meal programs. She remarked that serving healthy, climate-friendly meals is vital for both youth and the planet.

Earth Day Action: She temporarily shut down her online store on Earth Day and encouraged fans to donate to environmental nonprofits instead, including Support + Feed and GRID Alternatives.

Fur-Free Fashion: Billie famously insisted that designer Oscar de la Renta avoid using fur if she were to wear their gown to the 2021 Met Gala—and the brand agreed.

More Interesting Info about Billie

Billie Eilish’s full name is Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O’Connell.

Billie has stated that she has Tourette syndrome.

Billie Eilish’s parents are both actors and musicians.

She was homeschooled and graduated from high school in 2019.

Billie Eilish is left-handed.

She has synesthesia, a neurological condition that causes her to see colors when she hears music.

Her favorite color is green.

Billie Eilish’s brother, Finneas O’Connell, is also a musician and writes many of her songs.

She is a vegan and has been since 2014. A vegan is a person who eats no meat, eggs or dairy products. Here’s a list of other celebrities who have been vegan or vegarian: Vegetarians.

Billie Eilish is afraid of sharks.

She has a pet tarantula named “Rosie.” On the other hand, actress Julia Roberts is very afraid of spiders and tarantulas.

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Getting Children To Eat Vegetables

In the last few decades we’ve started to realize how important it is to eat more fruits and vegetables and fewer carbs and sugary foods. Yet how do we get our children to play along?

How do you get them to eat enough vegetables? One way is to make the vegetables unavoidable. Chopped up broccoli makes a nice addition to hamburgers. A bit of kale in a fruit smoothie tastes great. You can mix lots of small bits of spinach with scrambled eggs. Sweet rice with salad bits is still sweet rice. Rice with salad bits, and other treats, like diced ham, is even better. Start with small quantities, and add more veggies as time goes on.