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James Gandolfini
- Not many people know that there was a huge contract dispute between 'The Sopranos' star James Gandolfini and HBO which almost halted production and left the show’s cast and crew unemployed.
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James Gandolfini (1961–2013)
- In a tell-all book titled 'Tinderbox: HBO’s Ruthless Pursuit of New Frontiers,' it was revealed that the late actor initially signed a contract for US$5 million per season, which HBO doubled after the third season, but his team had continued to ask for higher compensation afterwards and went so far as to file a breach of contract lawsuit. That led to the network countersuing him, a problem which would have required stopping production. But Gandolfini wouldn't do that to his coworkers, so he agreed to HBO's offer of US$13 million per season.
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James Gandolfini
- But he wasn't done there, as the star then wrote US$33,000 checks for each of his co-stars. Steve Schirripa spoke about the good deed back in 2013 after his beloved co-star's untimely death and said, "As good of an actor as he was, he was a better guy. A generous guy. The guy gave us $33,000 each—16 people,” he told New York’s WFAN radio, per NY Post. “In Season 4 he called every one of the regular cast members and gave us a check. He said, ‘Thanks for sticking by me.’ It’s like buying 16 people a car."
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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson - The Rock has long been a firm favorite of action movie fans everywhere. But he is also a big hit with his fans. Taking time out of his schedule, social media is abounding with stories of him hanging out with his fans, often children, for whom he makes even more of an effort.
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Dwayne Johnson
- While hosting a screening event of his movie 'Red Notice,' Johnson called a man named Oscar Rodriguez up to join him, saying that he had heard his story and was very impressed. “Your story really moved me,” he told Rodriguez, before starting to list his many good deeds.
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Dwayne Johnson
- He told the crowd Rodriguez looks after his 75-year-old mother, he works as a personal trainer to help people get fit, is a leader in his church, provides support and meals for women victimized by domestic violence, is a navy veteran, and more than anything is a truly kind person. Johnson said he wanted to do something special for Rodriguez, and gave him the keys to his own souped-up pickup truck and told him it was his. Rodriguez was speechless and moved to tears by the gift. “Oscar said it right, just before he drove away ~ it’s just love,” Johnson wrote on Instagram later.
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Ryan Gosling - Much more introverted than your average Hollywood star, Ryan Gosling has set himself apart from other leading men by taking on many unlikely parts. He can often be found goofing around on the red carpet, or making fans swoon by heaping praise on his wife Eva Mendes in awards acceptance speeches.
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Lady Gaga - One of the biggest success stories in recent years, Lady Gaga always remains humble, and always takes time out on the red carpet for her "Little Monsters." She has also managed to be an inspiration and an icon around the globe with her powerful speeches on equality.
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Emma Stone - The young star has been thrust into the limelight in recent years, and seems to be coping well! Emma Stone even received an invitation to a high school prom from a young fan of ‘La La Land,' and was gracious enough to send a very heartfelt reply!
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Tom Hanks
- Often thought of as the nicest guy in Hollywood, Tom Hanks has spent many years delighting fans. One very memorable instance was when he crashed a Central Park wedding in 2016. The delighted couple were more than happy to have him photobomb their special day!
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Mila Kunis - Whether she’s voicing Meg in ‘Family Guy’ or appearing in any number of movies, Mila Kunis is instantly recognizable. She may be very famous and in demand, but this hasn’t stopped her from being incredibly humble.
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Hugh Jackman - The highly talented Hugh Jackman has been quite coy over being labeled as a "nice guy," and says that he is just being "normal." However, the stories of him buying food for all his fellow cast and crew and making huge charitable donations may suggest otherwise!
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George Clooney
- The prominent actor has been in the news a lot over the years, often for his party lifestyle. However, in recent years, he has finally married and settled down, and is now better known for his humanitarian work!
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Angelina Jolie - While Jolie is still acting, her career has taken a back seat while she concentrates on more noble causes, such as humanitarian issues concerning women and children. She is actually a Special Envoy to the UN.
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Matthew McConaughey - A very talented actor who is not afraid of a challenge, Matthew McConaughey has proved himself to be highly versatile. He is also a big hit with his fans, and always takes the time to sign autographs or pose for pictures, whether on the streets or at a football game.
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Oprah Winfrey - These days, Oprah's brand and wealth are some of the biggest that the world has ever seen. But the person behind it is surprisingly humble, and doesn’t forget the obstacles that she had to overcome in order to get to where she is today.
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Jimmy Fallon - The nice guy of talk shows, Jimmy Fallon is always extremely enthusiastic with his guests. However, he also is very generous with fans, happily stopping to take photos or engage in conversation with them.
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Jennifer Lawrence - She may not be known as the nicest after admitting that she does sometimes throw fans off by deliberately being rude, but underneath this veneer is someone who has fairly consistently been seen as "the girl next door."
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Keanu Reeves
- Already famous for his good deeds, the actor never fails to disappoint, and even a simple interaction with a young fan at an airport is a chance for him to show how kind he is. TV Producer Andrew Kimmel recounted the story on Twitter as he witnessed it while flying alongside Reeves from London to NYC: "A young boy asked for an autograph at baggage & then began to fire off a series of rapid-fire questions. Keanu happily responded to every single one," Kimmel began the thread.
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Keanu Reeves
- The kid asked things like why Reeves was in London (filming a documentary), if he was at the Grand Prix (yes), if he drives (not F1 but he likes motorcycles), if he lives in New York (no, LA), how long he's going to be in New York (five days), why he's going (to see the broadway show 'American Buffalo'), and where he's staying (Midtown). "By this time the kid was running out of questions, so Keanu started grilling him," Kimmel wrote. Keanu asked in return: "Why were you in Europe? What galleries did you go to in Paris? What was your favorite?"
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Keanu Reeves
- "The man could not have been nicer, especially after an international flight. I thought I’d share this because the dude is a class act and little moments like this can make such a big difference in people’s lives. We need more Keanus!" Kimmel concluded.
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Sarah Jessica Parker - Despite a highly publicized feud with her ‘SATC’ co-star Kim Cattrall, SJP has always been very careful to cultivate a dignified and professional persona in public. A superfan approached her in an NYC bar and when she saw he was drinking a Cosmo, she paid for it and got herself one too!
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Bryan Cranston - Since ‘Breaking Bad,’ the already semi-recognizable Bryan Cranston became a huge star. He has since adhered to many unusual fan requests for photos, in addition to leaving a signed autobiography inside a bookshop with a note stating that the lucky customer could take it away for free!
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Emma Watson - A highly influential figure with young folk, notably due to the 'Harry Potter' franchise, Watson came of age and began to attract a huge new generation to feminism through empowered speeches. Also, it doesn’t hurt that she is also very friendly to her fans!
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Jamie Foxx
- Months after Jamie Foxx disappeared following his mysterious hospitalization in April, he returned to the public eye with an act of kindness. On July 10, 2023, a fan posted a video on Instagram in which he shared that the actor returned his mother's bag after she'd lost it earlier in the day. “Mom lost her bag in Chicago today Jamie Foxx found it and brought it to her and he said he feels good y’all god is good,” the man captioned the clip. In the video, Foxx gets in a large black SUV after returning the bag to the woman who then calls out her thanks as he drives off.
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Jeff Goldblum - Everybody’s favorite eccentric star just seems to be getting better and funnier with age! The highly amusing and charismatic Jeff Goldblum is very willing to stop and take selfies with fans, and has even claimed that he enjoys it!
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Sarah Michelle Gellar - The iconic star of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ has taken a step back from major stardom over the last few years. However, she still manages to keep herself very busy! She is now only interested in projects that "normal people can relate to."
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Selena Gomez - The pop princess has acted, produced, and is an all-around success story! She is also supremely humble, and great with her fans. Not only has she taken the time out to call fans on the phone, she even surprised a fan in her own bedroom!
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Steve Buscemi - This brilliantly talented actor is also something of a hero. After 9/11, he volunteered as a firefighter in New York (a job he did before becoming famous) for several weeks, in an attempt to locate missing firefighters. He has also helped protest against fire station closures on numerous occasions.
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Drew Barrymore - The cute child star of ‘ET’ is all grown up and has found her fulfillment and happiness in motherhood. A fan favorite, she is always expressing gratitude to her fans, whether while promoting a new movie or her makeup range.
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Tom Hiddleston - The English ‘Avengers’ star is famously humble. His fan base, the so-called ‘Hiddlestoners,’ will line up outside theaters on cold London nights to wait for him, and he will perform his duty! He has even said that he feels flattered to have fans.
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Daniel Radcliffe
- The now fully grown star of the ‘Harry Potter’ movies has been very candid about disliking a lot of elements of fame, even delving into details about overcoming alcoholism in the past. This honesty will likely have helped many people. He has also been very outspoken about issues surrounding gender equality.
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Margot Robbie - Notoriously down to earth and without pretense, Margot Robbie seems to still live the life she always has, being free and spontaneous! More than happy to pose for pictures on the red carpet with fans, she has not let her rising success go to her head!
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Elijah Wood - The baby-faced star of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ has been a famous actor since childhood, acting alongside Macaulay Culkin in 'The Good Son.' He has been described by fans, co-workers, and interviewers alike as incredibly kindhearted.
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Rachel McAdams
- Still incredibly famous for her portrayal of Regina George in 'Mean Girls,' Rachel McAdams couldn’t be further from this character in real life! Humble and gracious, she is a long established actress with a seriously impressive repertoire. See also: These actors are notoriously difficult to work with
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James Gandolfini
- Not many people know that there was a huge contract dispute between 'The Sopranos' star James Gandolfini and HBO which almost halted production and left the show’s cast and crew unemployed.
© Getty Images
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James Gandolfini (1961–2013)
- In a tell-all book titled 'Tinderbox: HBO’s Ruthless Pursuit of New Frontiers,' it was revealed that the late actor initially signed a contract for US$5 million per season, which HBO doubled after the third season, but his team had continued to ask for higher compensation afterwards and went so far as to file a breach of contract lawsuit. That led to the network countersuing him, a problem which would have required stopping production. But Gandolfini wouldn't do that to his coworkers, so he agreed to HBO's offer of US$13 million per season.
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James Gandolfini
- But he wasn't done there, as the star then wrote US$33,000 checks for each of his co-stars. Steve Schirripa spoke about the good deed back in 2013 after his beloved co-star's untimely death and said, "As good of an actor as he was, he was a better guy. A generous guy. The guy gave us $33,000 each—16 people,” he told New York’s WFAN radio, per NY Post. “In Season 4 he called every one of the regular cast members and gave us a check. He said, ‘Thanks for sticking by me.’ It’s like buying 16 people a car."
© Getty Images
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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson - The Rock has long been a firm favorite of action movie fans everywhere. But he is also a big hit with his fans. Taking time out of his schedule, social media is abounding with stories of him hanging out with his fans, often children, for whom he makes even more of an effort.
© Getty Images
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Dwayne Johnson
- While hosting a screening event of his movie 'Red Notice,' Johnson called a man named Oscar Rodriguez up to join him, saying that he had heard his story and was very impressed. “Your story really moved me,” he told Rodriguez, before starting to list his many good deeds.
© Getty Images
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Dwayne Johnson
- He told the crowd Rodriguez looks after his 75-year-old mother, he works as a personal trainer to help people get fit, is a leader in his church, provides support and meals for women victimized by domestic violence, is a navy veteran, and more than anything is a truly kind person. Johnson said he wanted to do something special for Rodriguez, and gave him the keys to his own souped-up pickup truck and told him it was his. Rodriguez was speechless and moved to tears by the gift. “Oscar said it right, just before he drove away ~ it’s just love,” Johnson wrote on Instagram later.
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Ryan Gosling - Much more introverted than your average Hollywood star, Ryan Gosling has set himself apart from other leading men by taking on many unlikely parts. He can often be found goofing around on the red carpet, or making fans swoon by heaping praise on his wife Eva Mendes in awards acceptance speeches.
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Lady Gaga - One of the biggest success stories in recent years, Lady Gaga always remains humble, and always takes time out on the red carpet for her "Little Monsters." She has also managed to be an inspiration and an icon around the globe with her powerful speeches on equality.
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Emma Stone - The young star has been thrust into the limelight in recent years, and seems to be coping well! Emma Stone even received an invitation to a high school prom from a young fan of ‘La La Land,' and was gracious enough to send a very heartfelt reply!
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Tom Hanks
- Often thought of as the nicest guy in Hollywood, Tom Hanks has spent many years delighting fans. One very memorable instance was when he crashed a Central Park wedding in 2016. The delighted couple were more than happy to have him photobomb their special day!
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Mila Kunis - Whether she’s voicing Meg in ‘Family Guy’ or appearing in any number of movies, Mila Kunis is instantly recognizable. She may be very famous and in demand, but this hasn’t stopped her from being incredibly humble.
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Hugh Jackman - The highly talented Hugh Jackman has been quite coy over being labeled as a "nice guy," and says that he is just being "normal." However, the stories of him buying food for all his fellow cast and crew and making huge charitable donations may suggest otherwise!
© Getty Images
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George Clooney
- The prominent actor has been in the news a lot over the years, often for his party lifestyle. However, in recent years, he has finally married and settled down, and is now better known for his humanitarian work!
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Angelina Jolie - While Jolie is still acting, her career has taken a back seat while she concentrates on more noble causes, such as humanitarian issues concerning women and children. She is actually a Special Envoy to the UN.
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Matthew McConaughey - A very talented actor who is not afraid of a challenge, Matthew McConaughey has proved himself to be highly versatile. He is also a big hit with his fans, and always takes the time to sign autographs or pose for pictures, whether on the streets or at a football game.
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Oprah Winfrey - These days, Oprah's brand and wealth are some of the biggest that the world has ever seen. But the person behind it is surprisingly humble, and doesn’t forget the obstacles that she had to overcome in order to get to where she is today.
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Jimmy Fallon - The nice guy of talk shows, Jimmy Fallon is always extremely enthusiastic with his guests. However, he also is very generous with fans, happily stopping to take photos or engage in conversation with them.
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Jennifer Lawrence - She may not be known as the nicest after admitting that she does sometimes throw fans off by deliberately being rude, but underneath this veneer is someone who has fairly consistently been seen as "the girl next door."
© Getty Images
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Keanu Reeves
- Already famous for his good deeds, the actor never fails to disappoint, and even a simple interaction with a young fan at an airport is a chance for him to show how kind he is. TV Producer Andrew Kimmel recounted the story on Twitter as he witnessed it while flying alongside Reeves from London to NYC: "A young boy asked for an autograph at baggage & then began to fire off a series of rapid-fire questions. Keanu happily responded to every single one," Kimmel began the thread.
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Keanu Reeves
- The kid asked things like why Reeves was in London (filming a documentary), if he was at the Grand Prix (yes), if he drives (not F1 but he likes motorcycles), if he lives in New York (no, LA), how long he's going to be in New York (five days), why he's going (to see the broadway show 'American Buffalo'), and where he's staying (Midtown). "By this time the kid was running out of questions, so Keanu started grilling him," Kimmel wrote. Keanu asked in return: "Why were you in Europe? What galleries did you go to in Paris? What was your favorite?"
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Keanu Reeves
- "The man could not have been nicer, especially after an international flight. I thought I’d share this because the dude is a class act and little moments like this can make such a big difference in people’s lives. We need more Keanus!" Kimmel concluded.
© Getty Images
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Sarah Jessica Parker - Despite a highly publicized feud with her ‘SATC’ co-star Kim Cattrall, SJP has always been very careful to cultivate a dignified and professional persona in public. A superfan approached her in an NYC bar and when she saw he was drinking a Cosmo, she paid for it and got herself one too!
© Getty Images
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Bryan Cranston - Since ‘Breaking Bad,’ the already semi-recognizable Bryan Cranston became a huge star. He has since adhered to many unusual fan requests for photos, in addition to leaving a signed autobiography inside a bookshop with a note stating that the lucky customer could take it away for free!
© Getty Images
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Emma Watson - A highly influential figure with young folk, notably due to the 'Harry Potter' franchise, Watson came of age and began to attract a huge new generation to feminism through empowered speeches. Also, it doesn’t hurt that she is also very friendly to her fans!
© Getty Images
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Jamie Foxx
- Months after Jamie Foxx disappeared following his mysterious hospitalization in April, he returned to the public eye with an act of kindness. On July 10, 2023, a fan posted a video on Instagram in which he shared that the actor returned his mother's bag after she'd lost it earlier in the day. “Mom lost her bag in Chicago today Jamie Foxx found it and brought it to her and he said he feels good y’all god is good,” the man captioned the clip. In the video, Foxx gets in a large black SUV after returning the bag to the woman who then calls out her thanks as he drives off.
© Getty Images
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Jeff Goldblum - Everybody’s favorite eccentric star just seems to be getting better and funnier with age! The highly amusing and charismatic Jeff Goldblum is very willing to stop and take selfies with fans, and has even claimed that he enjoys it!
© Getty Images
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Sarah Michelle Gellar - The iconic star of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ has taken a step back from major stardom over the last few years. However, she still manages to keep herself very busy! She is now only interested in projects that "normal people can relate to."
© Getty Images
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Selena Gomez - The pop princess has acted, produced, and is an all-around success story! She is also supremely humble, and great with her fans. Not only has she taken the time out to call fans on the phone, she even surprised a fan in her own bedroom!
© Getty Images
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Steve Buscemi - This brilliantly talented actor is also something of a hero. After 9/11, he volunteered as a firefighter in New York (a job he did before becoming famous) for several weeks, in an attempt to locate missing firefighters. He has also helped protest against fire station closures on numerous occasions.
© Getty Images
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Drew Barrymore - The cute child star of ‘ET’ is all grown up and has found her fulfillment and happiness in motherhood. A fan favorite, she is always expressing gratitude to her fans, whether while promoting a new movie or her makeup range.
© Getty Images
30 / 36 Fotos
Tom Hiddleston - The English ‘Avengers’ star is famously humble. His fan base, the so-called ‘Hiddlestoners,’ will line up outside theaters on cold London nights to wait for him, and he will perform his duty! He has even said that he feels flattered to have fans.
© Getty Images
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Daniel Radcliffe
- The now fully grown star of the ‘Harry Potter’ movies has been very candid about disliking a lot of elements of fame, even delving into details about overcoming alcoholism in the past. This honesty will likely have helped many people. He has also been very outspoken about issues surrounding gender equality.
© Getty Images
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Margot Robbie - Notoriously down to earth and without pretense, Margot Robbie seems to still live the life she always has, being free and spontaneous! More than happy to pose for pictures on the red carpet with fans, she has not let her rising success go to her head!
© Getty Images
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Elijah Wood - The baby-faced star of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ has been a famous actor since childhood, acting alongside Macaulay Culkin in 'The Good Son.' He has been described by fans, co-workers, and interviewers alike as incredibly kindhearted.
© Getty Images
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Rachel McAdams
- Still incredibly famous for her portrayal of Regina George in 'Mean Girls,' Rachel McAdams couldn’t be further from this character in real life! Humble and gracious, she is a long established actress with a seriously impressive repertoire. See also: These actors are notoriously difficult to work with
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Hollywood's nicest actors and actresses
Their good natures have been noted by fans and media alike
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Some Hollywood actors get accused of being unapproachable. They let their wealth and fame go to their heads and snub their fans for selfies and autographs. Luckily, however, that's not every celebrity. Here are some of the exceptions, who are good to their fans, do good for the world at large, or sometimes both!
Click through the gallery to find out some of the nicest celebrities that Hollywood has to offer!
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