Some celebs are less than enthusiastic about parting with their cash. From terrible tippers to billionaire celebs like Kylie Jenner pleading with fans to donate to her own employee's GoFundMe, there are a number of celebrities who prefer to keep their wallets tightly zipped. But there are also myriad celebs whose generosity goes above and beyond what is expected of them.
Although grandiose charitable acts are a great PR exercise, not all celebs publicize their donations. From helping fans with healthcare bills to providing coronavirus relief, these celebrities have given away huge sums of their money. Keep reading to discover the biggest celeb GoFundMe donations of all time.
10 Conor McGregor, $30,000
UFC champ Conor McGregor may call himself the "most dangerous" MMA fighter, but he also has a softer side. In July of this year, he helped out a fellow Irishman in need. When 26-year-old Stephen Burke was diagnosed with a rare, albeit treatable, form of cancer, he was disheartened to discover that treatment was unavailable in Ireland. Subsequently, he had no choice but to start a GoFundMe to seek treatment abroad.
To Burke's surprise, Conor McGregor donated €25,000 (around $30,000), bringing the fundraiser far beyond its target of €50,000 (around $59,000).
9 Taylor Swift, $50,000
Well known for her charitable acts, Taylor Swift has been quietly helping out fans for years. Earlier this year, she donated $50,000 to the GoFundMe of Vicki Quarles, a mom of 5 who lost her husband to coronavirus.
The family was overwhelmed by Swift's generous support, writing, "I would like to especially say thank you to Andrea and Taylor Swift for your thoughtfulness and generosity from our homestate of Tennessee. I appreciate the sweet personal note, it warmed my heart."
8 Kaitlin Olson And Rob McElhenney, $50,000
They may play thoroughly abominable characters on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, but Kaitlin Olson and Rob McElhenney couldn't be any different to their vile on screen personas. The two are actually a super kind and wholesome couple IRL.
Olson and McElhenney organized a GoFundMe for Hunger Relief, which vows to fight food poverty in the United States. They donated $50,000 to the charity and also vowed to match fans' donations up to $25,000 each.
7 Reese Witherspoon, $50,000
Not one to publicize her charitable acts, Reese Witherspoon has made some discreet but extremely benevolent GoFundMe donations. According to the fundraising page for America's Food Fund, Witherspoon donated $50,000 to the noble cause, which aims to feed America's most vulnerable citizens.
The actress has previously explained to USA Today that her Southern roots contributed to her altruistic tendencies, which taught her about "being conscientious about people's feelings, being polite, being responsible and never taking for granted what you have in your life."
6 Prince Harry And Meghan Markle, $112,000
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may be embroiled in endless controversies ever since leaving the Royal Family, but they have also been quietly giving to multiple important causes.
The couple donated over $112,000 to the fundraiser Feeding Britain, which seeks to eradicate food poverty in the United Kingdom.
5 Ashton Kutcher And Mila Kunis, $125,000
With a hefty combined net worth of $275 million, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis certainly have no shortage of funds. Accordingly, they are known for their various philanthropic efforts.
The couple donated an impressive $125,000 to the Frontline Responder's Fund, which focuses on coronavirus relief efforts by providing crucial supplies to those at the forefront of fighting Covid-19.
4 Arnold Schwarzenegger, $1 Million
Another celeb who donated to the Frontline Responders Fund, Arnold Schwarzenegger has made the biggest donation to date to the cause. He donated a whopping $1 million to the campaign's GoFundMe page.
The fund is just under $2 million short of its $10 million goal, so perhaps Arnie, who has a net worth of $400 million, will open his wallet once again to help the cause reach its target.
3 Oprah Winfrey, $1 Million
One of the richest women in the entire world, Oprah Winfrey has a jaw-dropping net worth of 2.7 billion according to Forbes. Charitable acts are, therefore, the norm for Oprah, who frequently makes huge donations to various causes.
The 67-year-old talk show host and businesswoman donated $1 million to the America's Food Fund GoFundMe page, making her one of the fundraiser's top donators.
2 Leonardo DiCaprio And Laurene Powell Jobs, $5 Million
Speaking of America's Food Fund, its GoFundMe was organized by Leonardo DiCaprio and Laurene Powell Jobs, who is the widow of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. The pair made a joint donation of $5 million to the fundraiser, which, at the time of writing, is just a few thousand dollars short of its $46 million target.
A passionate activist, DiCaprio is famed for his altruism and innumerable philanthropic endeavors.
1 Jeff Bezos, $100 Million
As the world's richest man, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is worth an eye-watering $205 billion. Subsequently, the 57-year-old business magnate, who recently headed into space, has more than enough pocket change to donate to philanthropic causes. Last year, he donated $100 million to the Feeding America GoFundMe.
Although that figure is undoubtedly an enormous and generous amount, it scarcely affects the multibillionaire's bank balance and hasn't stopped critics from highlighting his allegedly exploitative practices.