Published 19:11 IST, May 5th 2020
Leonardo DiCaprio, Taylor Swift and other celebs who are philanthropists
From Leonardo DiCaprio to Taylor Swift, here are some of the celebrities in Hollywood who are noted for their philanthropic activities.
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Many celebrities spend ir time in charity work. Several celebrities have devoted ir time, energy, and money to use ir power to help various organisations and support for some major causes like poverty, water-saving, education, health, etc. Some have fought for major causes while some have supported by donating money for various foundations, organisations, and charities. From Leonardo DiCaprio to Taylor Swift, here are some of well-kwn philanthropists in Hollywood:
Well-kwn philanthropists in Hollywood
Leonardo DiCaprio
According to some reports, Leonardo DiCaprio along with Oprah Winfrey and Laurene Powell Jobs recently donated millions of dollars to help establish America's Food Fund with aims to help people affected during COVID-19 pandemic crises. actor also has his own foundation named Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation that focuses on environmental issues like global warming, renewable energy sources, and preservation of biodiversity.
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Taylor Swift
Apart from being kwn for her outstanding performances and music videos, Taylor Swift is widely kwn to help her fellow artist, Be it helping mentally or financially, she has got it all covered. When Louisiana was affected by some major floods and dam, reportedly, singer donated a huge sum to Ascension Public Schools.
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Angelina Jolie
Over years, actor has been engaging a lot in humanitarian work and has been supporting several causes by donating money, time, and efforts. Angelina Jolie has been relentlessly working on various refugee missions since year 2001. She also established Jolie-Pitt Foundation with Br Pitt that helped children affected with HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis in Ethiopia.
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Beyonce
Beyonce has partnered and collaborated with several foundations and charities throughout her music career. actor's charity works are a very big history. Her greatest contribution is kwn to be Survivor Foundation that aimed to aid people affected by Hurricane Katrina. She was also a social ambassor for World Children's Day that supported children's causes. singer also collaborated with foundations like Feeding America, Housten Food Bank, and Global Food Banking Network.
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19:11 IST, May 5th 2020