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Australia is currently being ravaged by bushfires that spread across the country as the regular bushfire season took an unexpected and severe turn. Unfortunately, so far an estimated 8.4 million hectares (21 million acres; 84,000 square kilometres; 32,000 square miles) were lost to flames, alongside 2,500 buildings (including over 1,900 houses). The fires took lives of 25 people (as of 5 January 2020) and there are more gruesome losses of life as it is feared that an estimated billion animals were killed or will die due to starvation and loss of habitat caused by the flames.

Many people responded to Australia's dire situation, offering everything from thoughts and prayers to support and donations. Amongst millions of others, celebrities also chimed in and encouraged others to help and donate. While celebs like Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton urged their millions of followers to donate, others decided to lead by example as they put out real numbers and how they donated to encourage others to follow their suit. If you spotted a favorite celebrity making a donation as well, comment and let us know about their good deeds!

You can donate to help the relief efforts by clicking on the links of individual funds pages: Red Cross Disaster, NSW Rural Fire Service, Queensland Fire Service.

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Comedian Celeste Barber Raised $31,705,797 In Donations (As Of January 8)

Comedian Celeste Barber Raised $31,705,797 In Donations (As Of January 8)

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#3

Alecia Beth Moore (P!nk) Donated $500,000

Alecia Beth Moore (P!nk) Donated $500,000

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#4

Elton John Pledged $1,000,000

Elton John Pledged $1,000,000

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#5

Actress Rebel Wilson Raised $100,000 By Auctioning A Private Lunch Date

Actress Rebel Wilson Raised $100,000 By Auctioning A Private Lunch Date

rebelwilson Report

#6

Russell Crowe Donated $105,000 Directly To RFS Captain John Lardner. The Actor Previously Auctioned Rabbitohs' Cap And Raised $400,000

Russell Crowe Donated $105,000 Directly To RFS Captain John Lardner. The Actor Previously Auctioned Rabbitohs' Cap And Raised $400,000

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#7

Kylie Minogue And Her Family Donated $500,000

Kylie Minogue And Her Family Donated $500,000

kylieminogue Report

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#8

Actor Dacre Montgomery Raised Over $250,000 Through Donations

Actor Dacre Montgomery Raised Over $250,000 Through Donations

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#9

Nicole Kidman And Keith Urban Donated $500,000

Nicole Kidman And Keith Urban Donated $500,000

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John McVie
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As we say in my family: It's not important what you do, it's important that you do!

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Tennis Player Novak Djokovic Matched Sharapova's $17k Donation

Tennis Player Novak Djokovic Matched Sharapova's $17k Donation

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#11

Australian Youtuber Muselk Raised More Than $125,000 Through Donations

Australian Youtuber Muselk Raised More Than $125,000 Through Donations

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Singer Dami Im And Her Husband Noah Donated $10,000

Singer Dami Im And Her Husband Noah Donated $10,000

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Peta_C
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Standing in Kings Park, Perth, Western Australia. Brilliant performer.

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Ash Barty Promised To Donate The Prize Money ($360,000) If She Wins The Brisbane International

Ash Barty Promised To Donate The Prize Money ($360,000) If She Wins The Brisbane International

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Jo Choto
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope whoever wins any final in the current tournament will do the same.

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Maria Sharapova Pledged $17,400

Maria Sharapova Pledged $17,400

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Jim Wilson
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What about https://twitter.com/lilearthangelk She has raised over $100,000 so far with her nude for donation She should be listed as a celeb

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#15

Billionaire Justin Hemmes Donated $500,000 To The RFS

Billionaire Justin Hemmes Donated $500,000 To The RFS

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Lou Lopez
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Right? Don't wanna sound judgy, but he could probably donate a literal billion and still have more money than I would see in several lifetimes.

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Chris Bebout
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stupid when people are defending a billionaire for donating pocket change. If i donated $5 because thats the equivalent of my income to his I wouldn't be bragging about it... in fact ... I wouldn't brag at all. You shouldn't need recognition for doing the right thing.

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Tardis42
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If people aren't satisfied with his donation, they can return it.

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Jennifer Brown
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sorry...he's a BILLIONAIRE and all he can donate is $500,000???? WTF???

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🐼NaeNae🐼
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People, at least he donated. I'm pretty sure there are a lot of other celebs doing the same. This is just 15 of the celebs!

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Nick Nickson
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Comedian Celeste Barber Raised $31,705,797 In Donations. Is she 63x billionaire ?

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karina andersen
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

who cares HOW much the fact that he did, he is a good man in my eyes

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Patrick James
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Others who are not billionaires donated a million. Guy needs to step it up.

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Aneese
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kylie Jenner donated a million $$ - this guy let himself be out donated by a Kardashian. Seriously? Respect for Kardashians just went up a million $$.

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Nathalie Zamarripa
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

he is a billionaire AND CANT DONNATE MORE????IN WHAT WORLD ARE WE LIVING IN..I AM CRYING OUT OF RAGE ,DISAPONTEMENT,..AND NOT SUPRISED..i just wish i never saw this articel...

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Donald Holder
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Grateful, but picket change for a Billionaire! Where are the other Billionaires.

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MAL_Winchester
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's something, but a billionaire could donate a lot more and never miss it.

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SkyTheImaginer
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A billionaire not even donating a million? The one lady donated 26 million!

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Bevis Muppet
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She didn't donate 26 million, she raised it in fundraising. A great effort, but not a personal contribution. Personally I'll take his very generous half a million because I can't possibly donate that much. He can, and has. Plenty other wealthy celebs can and haven't.

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Kylie Jenner Reportedly Donated $1,000,000

Kylie Jenner Reportedly Donated $1,000,000

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Dorothy Parker
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The word reportedly is not a good thing here. I'd like to believe she did this.

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