We all need a little help every now and again. The fortunate ones have their friends and families, but the fact of the matter is that these are luxuries not everyone is afforded in life.
Luckily for all of us, there’s a small group of celebrities who’ve never lost sight of where they came from. Have a look below at this list of celebs who are known for helping out their fans.
Kim Kardashian
Kim wanted to do something to help her fans feeling the financial impact brought upon by the COVID-19 pandemic. The reality-tv star mogul and renowned influencer sent 1000 lucky fans $500 cash in order to help offset their mounting bills.
Dr. Shaquille O’Neal
Shaq is a big man with an even bigger heart. One time, Big Diesel was in a jewelry store when he overheard a man arranging layaway payments for an engagement ring. The NBA icon walked over, introduced himself, and paid for the man’s ring.
Selena Gomez
Over the years Selena has worked closely with Children’s Make-A-Wish Foundation, helping to grant hundreds of wishes for adoring fans. Back in 2013, Selena was honored with the Chris Greicius Celebrity Award for her tireless efforts and dedication to her fans.
Robert Downey Jr.
RDJ isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty for his fans. After hearing the story of a young fan who happened to be missing his arm, Robert had a custom bionic Iron Man limb specially made and presented it to the boy in person.
Harry Styles
Oftentimes at concerts, fans become overwhelmed by the moment and some even lose consciousness. While Harry was performing, he spotted a fan who’d passed out. He then stopped mid-song, turned on the lights, and got a bottle of water for them to drink.
Miley Cyrus
When Janice Freeman first became a contestant on The Voice , she was homeless. Miley helped her and her family secure temporary housing, and also paid the deposit , as well as six months’ worth of rent for Janice’s forever home.
Arkells
Earlier this month, Hamilton’s own Arkells had their first show in over a year. To help commemorate the moment, the band invited recently married couple Brianna and Chelsea up on stage to slow-dance to their song ” And Then Some .”
Drake
One of Drake’s youngest and most passionate fans is a little girl named Sofia Sanchez. While she was in the hospital awaiting a heart transplant, Tha 6 God himself decided to make an unscheduled appearance and surprise the young girl.
Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande is a firm believer that actions speak louder than words. When she heard that her fans were suffering financially because of the COVID-19 pandemic, she began quietly Venmoing fans cash amounts ranging from $500 to as much as $1500.
Johnny Depp
Say what you will about Johnny Depp, there really is nothing he won’t do for his fans. Johnny regularly dresses up as Jack Sparrow from The Pirates of the Caribbean in order to visit sick children in hospitals all over the world.
John Cena
Did you know that John Cena is a world record holder? And it’s not for anything wrestling-related, either. Since 2004, John has granted more than 650 wishes for the Children’s Make-A-Wish Foundation. No one else even comes close.
Which celebrity melts your heart with their kindness? Leave a comment and let us know!
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Chris Hemsworth
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Taylor Swift
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The Rock
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