Angelina Jolie, Chrissy Teigen, Blake Lively, and More Donate to Black Lives Matter Charities
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Angelina Jolie, Chrissy Teigen, Blake Lively, and More Donate to Black Lives Matter Charities
They're all urging fans to do what they can.
Bail-relief funds, the Minnesota Freedom Fund, and other charities helping to lift the Black Lives Matter movement got help from major stars who stepped forward with donations — as well as from donations that came from their followers and fans. Celebrities doubled down on their efforts, not only opening up their own wallets, but also, in some cases, matching their fans' donations and urging everyone to do what they could. Here's who helped and where they urged others to give.
Brad Pitt
The Mirror reported the actor matched Jennifer Aniston's $1 million donation to Color of Change.
Kanye West
After catching some criticism for staying quiet after George Floyd's death, West donated $2M to Floyd's family as well as the families of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. Additionally, he set up a college fund for Floyd's daughter, Gianna.
Angelina Jolie
Jolie donated $200,000 to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen
Teigen donated $200,000 to bail funds after President Donald Trump tweeted about "MAGA Night."
Ooo they might need more money then. Make it $200,000 https://t.co/axuJnazJkU
— chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) May 30, 2020
Legend stated that he and Teigen would be donating to The Bail Project, the National Lawyers Guild, and Movement For Black Lives.
Americans have the first amendment right to peacefully protest oppression and injustice. Chrissy and I will be donating to these 3 organizations which are organizing, supporting and defending those marching for justice: @Mvmnt4BlkLives @nlgnews @bailproject https://t.co/whxOPQQuTu
— John Legend (@johnlegend) May 31, 2020
Ellen DeGeneres
DeGeneres announced that she would be donating to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Black Lives Matter, and the ACLU.
I am making a donation to the George Floyd Memorial Fund, the @NAACP_LDF, @BlkLivesMatter, and the @ACLU in support of them, and I hope you will join me if you are able. #BlackLivesMatter
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) May 31, 2020
Lady Gaga
The singer shared that she was donating to the Loveland Foundation, Black Lives Matter, Campaign Zero, Marsha P. Johnson Institute, NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Color of Change, Black Futures Lab, Fair Fight, National Lawyers Guild, and Community Justice Action Fund.
Janelle Monae
Monae matched rapper Noname's (real name: Fatimah Nyeema Warner) donation of $1,000 to the Minnesota Freedom Fund.
Just matched you . 🤜🏾🤛🏾 https://t.co/lp0ZtdRvTX
— Janelle Monáe, Cindi Mayweather👽🚆🤖🚀🪐 (@JanelleMonae) May 28, 2020
Seth Rogen
Rogen was also matching a donation, though he said that he went above and beyond the amount.
(And then much more)
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) May 30, 2020
The Weeknd
The Weeknd donated $500K to various organizations, telling his fans, "Please give what you can, even if it's a small amount."
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The couple posted a joint statement on their Instagram accounts announcing a $200,000 donation to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.
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Hadid also donated to the NAACP.
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Like Monae, Nixon also matched Noname's donation.
Jamil matched Noname's $1,000 donation.
Kendrick let her followers know that they could split their donation like she did.
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The rapper donated more than $10k to bail funds.
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Styles also donated to bail funds and urged his followers to educate themselves and others.
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The actor shared that he is donating to Color of Change, Fair Fight Action, the NAACP, and Equal Justice Initiative. He also encouraged fans to join him in donating and learning from the organizations.
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The K-pop group along with Big Hit Entertainment donated $1 million to Black Lives Matter. Meanwhile, ARMY members are attempting to match their contribution, and they're half-way to their goal with $500,000 already raised.
To show your support please consider donating to and promoting some of these organizations if you can: Black Lives Matter, Black Visions Collective, The Bail Project, NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and the ACLU.
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Cynthia Nixon
Matched. ❤️ https://t.co/uraydSIj8u pic.twitter.com/J3zE11RW3Z
— Cynthia Nixon (@CynthiaNixon) May 29, 2020
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Harry Styles
I’m donating to help post bail for arrested organizers.
Look inwards, educate yourself and others.
LISTEN, READ, SHARE, DONATE and VOTE.
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.
BLACK LIVES MATTER.— Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) May 30, 2020
Leonardo DiCaprio
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BTS
ARMY!!
You have officially raised ➡️Half a Million USD⬅️ for #MatchAMillion in support of BLM 🤯
And this only counts donations through ActBlue 😮
We are in the process of tracking any other donations, please fill in the form if you have donated to another fundraiser 💜 https://t.co/LlGFfBE2BA pic.twitter.com/S2byFvc0Bv— One in an ARMY⁷ Charity Project (@OneInAnARMY) June 7, 2020