6 Feel-Good Celeb Stories that Will Actually Make Your Day
These people used their privilege to help those less fortunate.
We live in turbulent times characterized by political turmoil, corporate exploitation, public health issues, a rise in hate crimes, and most recently, a virtual shutdown of the film and television industries.
And sometimes, the best distraction is to get yourself immersed in celebrity stories. But no, we won't delve into scandals and love affairs this time. Here are six feel-good stories about famous people and how they helped those in need — these will surely raise your spirits!
6. Nelly
For over a decade, hip-hop star Nelly has been helping Black students from low-income families get a decent college education. And he didn't even flaunt his work in the media!
'We have to get the kids to go out of these communities. Graduate. Get the knowledge. Come back to the community, and then they can run it because they understand the people and understand the severity of the situation,' the singer shared in 2015, while organizing the Mike Brown scholarship in the wake of the infamous Ferguson police shooting.
5. Dolly Parton
The Queen of Country founded the Imagination Library program, which provides books to approximately one million children each year in local communities across the country, helping to combat illiteracy. Dolly Parton has also donated tens of millions of dollars to cancer and HIV/AIDS charities.
4. Keanu Reeves
We all know Keanu Reeves has an angelic personality, and his actions prove this perfectly. After his sister's battle with leukemia, the actor created his own private foundation to help children with cancer and fund research into the disease.
3. John Cena
The former WWE star started the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help terminally ill children between the ages of two and 18. In 2022, John Cena made it into the Guinness Book of World Records by granting 650 wishes to children.
2. Ludacris
Hip-hop star Ludacris is doing his best to improve the lives of people in Atlanta, where he grew up. The artist started the Ludacris Foundation, which helps young people pursue their dreams. In addition, Atlanta residents regularly see the star as he pays for random people's groceries.
'This has always been about helping the community and the next generation of kids coming up,' the rapper shared.
1. Robin Williams
One of the brightest stars the industry has seen, Robin Williams co-founded the Comic Relief Foundation, which managed to raise more than $80 million to fight poverty. Another well-known fact is one condition in the actor's contract — Williams would only cooperate with studios if they hired homeless people.
Source: Intelligent Living, Billboard.