Title: Charitable Celebrities That Donate Millions
Headings: The 25 most charitable celebrities who have changed people's lives
The 25 most charitable celebrities who have changed people's lives
Ellen DeGeneres is known for surprising her her live studio audiences with giveaways.
The name Oprah Winfrey has become synonymous with celebrity benevolence and charity.
Barack and Michelle Obama donated over $1 million during their time in the White House.
Barack applauds as Michelle beams at their portrait unveiling.
Elton John topped the Sunday Times Giving List in 2016 for donating an estimated $38 million to various charities.
Elton John donated an estimated $38 million to charity in 2016.
Author J.K. Rowling fell off of the Forbes billionaires list after donating an estimated $160 million to charity.
J.K. Rowling attends the 70th EE British Academy Film Awards.
George and Amal Clooney co-founded the "Clooney Foundation For Justice" for marginalized and vulnerable communities targeted by hate.
George and Amal Clooney recently donated to support the "March For Our Lives" campaign.
Stories of British pop star George Michael's magnanimity emerged after his passing in 2016.
George Michael performing in 2008.
Angelina Jolie has carried out nearly 60 field missions for her role as an UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador.
Angelina Jolie has represented the UN since 2001.
Not only did Chance The Rapper launch the New Chance Arts & Literature Fund, but he's raised over $3.2 million for Chicago Public Schools in 2017.
Chance The Rapper was honored by Do Something in 2017.
Beyoncé consistently uses her platform to advance both feminist and charitable causes.
Beyoncé performing at the Grammys in a Peter Dundas gown.
The mission of the Colin Kaepernick Foundation is "to fight oppression of all kinds globally, through education and social activism."
Colin Kaepernick accepting the Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award, December 2017.
Ellen DeGeneres' charitable efforts have changed the lives of humans and animals alike.
Ellen DeGeneres advocates from humans and animals.
Portia de Rossi is just as philanthropic and started a wildlife fund with $10 million for wife DeGeneres' 60th birthday.
Portia de Rossi is also an advocate for wildlife.
Nicki Minaj has been donating money to an unnamed village in India for years — and her generosity doesn't end there.
Nicki Minaj showcased her altruism on Twitter and in secret.
John Legend initiated a multi-year culture campaign which aims to transform America's criminal justice system.
John Legend has won 10 Grammy awards.
Emma Watson is both a U.N. Women Goodwill Ambassador and a key member of the HeForShe initiative.
Emma Watson attends The BAFTA Los Angeles Tea Party.
Rihanna has helped make clean water more accessible to children around the world through her role as a UNICEF ambassador.
Rihanna attending Rihanna's 3rd Annual Diamond Ball Benefitting The Clara Lionel Foundation.
Meryl Streep and her husband, Donald Gummer, established the Silver Mountain Foundation for the Arts.
Nominated for a record 21 Academy Awards, Meryl Streep has won three.
Actress Laverne Cox uses her visibility to shift the narrative around the LGBTQ+ community and reduce violence against marginalized folks.
Laverne Cox works with the NCAVP to end violence against and within LGBTQ+ communities.
Mark Ruffalo was awarded The Humanitarian Award for his work with Water Defense.
Mark Ruffalo is a passionate environmentalist.
Barbra Streisand raised more than $20 million for the cardiovascular program at Cedars Sinai, and donated $10 million herself.
Barbra Streisand is a tireless vindicator for women's cardiovascular health.
Rosario Dawson co-founded an organization in 2004 aimed at bolstering Latinx participation in politics.
Rosario Dawson co-founded an ethical fashion start-up.
Ariana Grande staged a benefit concert to support and pay tribute to those affected by a suicide bombing that took place in May 2017.
Ariana Grande raised $3 million at her "One Love Manchester" benefit concert.
Miley Cyrus has supported a reported 43 different charities and foundations.
Miley Cyrus founded the Happy Hippie Foundation.
Dolly Parton recently donated her 100 millionth book from her Imagination Library to the Library of Congress.
Dolly Parton champions early childhood literacy.
Matt Damon has worked to provide clean water to impoverished communities and co-founded Water.org in 2009.
Matt Damon.
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Chicagoan musician Chance The Rapper — who has been named one of the most influential people in the world — earned the top spot on social change organization Do Something's annual " Celebs Gone Good " list in 2017. Additionally, Chance, who is a three-time Grammy winner, was presented with the 2017 BET Humanitarian Award by Michelle Obama. Beyoncé consistently uses her platform to advance both feminist and charitable causes. Beyoncé performing at the Grammys in a Peter Dundas gown. Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS
All eyes are on Beyoncé's every public move — and she uses her platform not only to introduce an intersectional (and unapologetic) idea of feminism to a global audience, but also to promote charitable causes. From the Survivor Foundation she co-founded with Kelly Rowland to the various donations made through her Beygood Foundation (which went toward supporting causes such as relief efforts around the world and toy giveaways for children in need over the holidays), Beyoncé's sense of altruism is truly flawless. The mission of the Colin Kaepernick Foundation is "to fight oppression of all kinds globally, through education and social activism." Colin Kaepernick accepting the Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award, December 2017. Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images
Athele-activist Colin Kaepernick famously kneeled during the National Anthem to protest police brutality and racial injustice, but his activism extends far beyond the field. "I will donate 1 million dollars plus all the proceeds of my jersey sales from the 2016 season to organizations working in oppressed communities, $100,000 a month for 10 months," Kaepernick pledged in September 2016.