Celebrity secret Santas: Tyler Perry, Kid Rock pay off layaway items for the holidays
A number of stars have secured themselves spots on Santa's "nice" list by doing good deeds this holiday season. Here's a rundown of celebrity secret Santas:
Tyler Perry
On Dec. 6, Perry paid off $434,000 worth of layaway items at two Atlanta-area Walmart stores. Walmart spokeswoman LeMia Jenkins told People that the "Madea" creator helped 1,500 customers who had been paying for holiday gifts in installments.
"If you have a layaway at either place and it was in there as of 9:30 this morning. Then I have paid for all of your layaways for Christmas. So Merry Christmas," Perry announced in an Instagram video.
He added, "I know it's hard times and a lot of people are struggling. I'm just really really grateful to be able to be in a situation to do this. So God bless you. Go get your stuff."
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I was trying to do this anonymously but oh well!!!
A post shared by Tyler Perry (@tylerperry) on Dec 6, 2018 at 10:42am PST
Kid Rock
A day later, singer Kid rock followed Tyler Perry's example, giving him credit for inspiring his own act of generosity.
"@tylerperry Great idea! I followed your lead and paid off the layaway at my local Walmart in Nashville. Merry Christmas and God Bless You!" he said in his tweet.
@tylerperry Great idea! I followed your lead and paid off the layaway at my local Walmart in Nashville. Merry Christmas and God Bless You!
— Kid Rock (@KidRock) December 7, 2018
Kid Rock's gift paid off all the layaway balances at his local store, totaling around $81,000.
"Kudos to Kid Rock for making such a gesture in our community," the store's manager, Tom Meyer told The Tennessean. "I think that's a pretty Nashville proud moment."
Full story: Kid Rock pays off 350 layaways worth $81,000 at Tennessee Walmart
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