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Mindy Kaling
- “Thanks everyone who suggested all the worthy organizations for me to give to. I hope you were as inspired as I was! There’s so many more and I promise to keep giving,” Kaling tweeted on June 25, after all 40 donations were assigned.
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Drake - On a normal Tuesday night during a fast food run to McDonald's in Los Angeles, this generous rapper decided to give two female employees US$10,000 each—in cash.
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Drake - But it's not the first time he showed the world his altruism. While filming the music video for 'God's Plan' in 2017, he doled out a cool million.
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LeBron James - The basketball star also likes to show off his heart of gold.
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LeBron James - In July 2018, he opened a school for disadvantaged children in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, called I Promise School.
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Ellen DeGeneres - The renowned television host is known for her charitable contributions to both animal and human causes.
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Ellen DeGeneres - She has donated to organizations including St. Jude's Children's Hospital and The Humane Society. She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Barack Obama in 2016.
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Chris Martin - Chris Martin of Coldplay is reportedly associated with more than 30 charities.
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Chris Martin - Coldplay is known for giving away a percentage of their profits to charitable organizations and causes.
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George and Amal Clooney - The couple cofounded the Clooney Foundation for Justice to help marginalized communities.
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George and Amal Clooney - The two have also donated large sums of money to the March For Our Lives campaign, a movement designed to raise gun violence awareness and support tighter gun control laws.
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Michelle Obama - The former First Lady of the United States donated over US$1 million to various causes alongside her husband and former President Barack Obama during his time in office.
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Michelle Obama - Fifty-four percent of the money they donated went to causes for children.
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J.K. Rowling - J.K. Rowling is known for her efforts in helping institutionalized youths.
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J.K. Rowling - Rowling has donated over US$17 million to a number of charities and causes.
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Chance The Rapper - In 2017, the rapper raised over US$2.2 million for Chicago Public Schools through his nonprofit organization SocialWorks.
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Chance The Rapper - He earned a top spot on the 2017 Celebs Gone Good list, compiled by social change organization Do Something.
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Ricky Gervais - The comedian is a huge anti-cruelty advocate and is a supporter of PETA.
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Ricky Gervais - Gervais also donated profits from a series of his stand-up comedy shows to Macmillan Cancer Support.
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Leona Lewis - Leona Lewis donated the proceeds from her single, 'Footprints In The Sand,' to Sports Relief.
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Leona Lewis - Lewis is a supporter and an advocate for 18 charities.
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Angelina Jolie - The actress created the Jolie-Pitt foundation in 2006 with Brad Pitt to aid in humanitarian causes around the world.
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Angelina Jolie - She has also completed 60 field missions as an UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador.
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David Beckham - David Beckham is a founding member of the Malaria No More UK Leadership Council.
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David Beckham - He and his wife also founded the Victoria and David Beckham Charitable Trust.
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Kate Hudson - The actress has been hands on with the organization Watch Hunger Stop, Michael Kors' annual campaign to combat global hunger.
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Kate Hudson - She has also supported charities including Last Chance for Animals, Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, Red Cross, and WildAid.
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Elton John - Sir Elton John founded the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
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Elton John - Every year, John hosts his White Tie and Tiara ball to raise money for the foundation.
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Naomi Campbell - The model's Fashion For Relief campaign raises money and awareness for various causes.
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Naomi Campbell - The various environmental and humanitarian causes include the fight against Ebola and the race to equality.
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Gisele Bündchen - The Brazilian supermodel has volunteered for Goodwill Industries International’s annual Thanksgiving dinner.
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Gisele Bündchen - She is also a UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador.
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Orlando Bloom - The actor is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and has traveled to Liberia to join the fight against Ebola.
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Orlando Bloom - In addition to UNICEF, he has supported charities including ONE Campaign and Red Cross.
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John Boyega - The 'Star Wars' actor granted five-year-old cancer patient, Daniel Bell, his wish to meet Finn from 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens.'
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John Boyega - He also donated toys to sick children at The Royal London Hospital on behalf of the Rays of Sunshine children's charity.
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Oprah Winfrey - The former talk show host and media mogul has donated millions to charity throughout her career.
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Oprah Winfrey - The long list of charities include relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina, the National Child Protection Act, and various causes for women's rights.
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Zooey Deschanel - The 'New Girls' star has donated and supported countless charities, including the Alliance For Children's Rights, Alzheimer's Association, Mercy For Animals, and Stand Up To Cancer.
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Zooey Deschanel - She is also a "Celebrity Angel" with Baby2Baby, an organization that provides low-income children with basic necessities such as food and clothes.
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Taylor Swift - This singer is as charitable as they get. She has donated to numerous causes, including the Country Hall of Fame Museum and an Alabaman school affected by tornadoes.
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Taylor Swift - She was also named most charitable celebrity in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015.
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Joanna Lumley - Joanna Lumley is a member of the Born Free Foundation, and is also very passionate about human rights causes such as the Free Tibet Campaign.
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Joanna Lumley - Lumley also took part in a sponsored bike ride through Vietnam to raise money for Mind, a mental health charity.
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Eric Clapton - Clapton’s charitable work focuses on drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
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Eric Clapton - Eric Clapton has reportedly given away around US$200,000 of his earnings.
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Mel C - In 2011, Mel C competed in a triathlon to raise money for Sparks, a medical research organization with a focus on children.
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Mel C - She's also an avid anti-bullying advocate and a member of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
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Chris Hemsworth - The actor is an ambassador for the Parley AIR X Corona initiative, a movement designed to end marine plastic pollution.
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Chris Hemsworth - He posted on his Instagram, "I'm thrilled to be a part of this program, because I want to inspire people to find a solution and protect the world's oceans so future generations can enjoy them like I do."
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Jamie Oliver - According to Forbes, Jamie Oliver and his wife, Jools, donated US$2.2 million to food education and work training opportunities.
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Jamie Oliver - Oliver is known for actively participating in social missions and has been instrumental in banning unhealthy school lunches.
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Judi Dench - Dench is a patron of Women Against Lung Cancer.
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Judi Dench - In 2007, Dench was inducted into the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children's Hall of Fame.
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Stephen Fry - Stephen Fry is a supporter of more than 30 charities, many of which focus on nature conservation, HIV/AIDS, and mental health.
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Stephen Fry - Fry hosts an annual gala in support of those affected by HIV.
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Bono - In 1986, Bono helped organize Amnesty International's Conspiracy of Hope tour.
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Bono - U2 was also heavily involved in the Band Aid and Live Aid projects organized by Sir Bob Geldof.
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Richard Branson - Richard Branson pledged to donate over US$2.6 billion to the reduction of global warming.
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Richard Branson - He has previously donated millions to educational charities in Africa, and flew in 40,000 blankets for refugees fleeing into Jordan.
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Annie Lennox - The former member of the Eurythmics is known for her charitable efforts with Amnesty International, Greenpeace, and Nelson Mandela’s 46664 Foundation.
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Annie Lennox
- In 2008, she received the British Red Cross' Services to Humanity Award for her efforts in raising awareness of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa. See also: Celebs making strides for social justice
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Mindy Kaling and other incredibly charitable celebs
The star has revealed her enormous (read: expensive) heart of gold
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While we often hear about extravagant celebrity purchases, from cars to handbags that could pay off student loans, many stars have also decided to give back to the society that praises them.
Beyond their mere influence or social media posts, many kindhearted celebrities have put their money where their mouth is and donated impressive sums of money to those who aren’t so fortunate. Of course, their fame and influence are also huge boosts in raising awareness for the causes that matter.
One star in particular decided to flip her own birthday around, and instead of receiving gifts she decided to give huge gifts away.
On June 24, Mindy Kaling acknowledged the fact that she's an immensely successful woman in the entertainment industry—as a writer, director, producer, and absolutely hilarious actress—and she tweeted a well-deserved “Happy birthday to me - I worked hard these 40 years.” But she didn’t stop there.
Kaling wrote, “I’m so grateful to have my wonderful, peaceful life [with] my daughter Katherine. How lucky am I to turn 40? I would love to express my gratitude by donating $1000 to 40 different charitable [organizations] that help others.”
That’s right, the star decided to donate US$40,000, a thousand for every year of her life, and she kicked it off by donating to the largest immigration legal services non-profit in Texas. Since posting, she’s received tons of suggestions and has announced her donation to causes ranging from nature conservancy and clean water foundations, to hospitals and social justice initiatives.
Many other stars have made headlines with their generosity, whether it’s handing out cash on the street (can you guess which star did this?) or really getting their hands dirty to help out a cause.
Check out this gallery to see some of the most admirable and generous stars.
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