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In this day and age, if you’re a public figure, it feels like the spotlight is always on you. Not only do most people have a smartphone with a camera on them at all times, but with social media being so popular, every move stars make is documented. However, you don’t always see drama and cynicism; sometimes, you get some surprisingly positive twists.

The AskReddit community took to a fun online thread to share some of the most interesting, wholesome facts about their favorite celebrities. We’ve collected their best stories to give you a peek behind the curtain. You might start seeing some of these actors, singers, athletes, and entertainers in a very different way.

We wanted to learn about the positive impact that celebrities can have with their influence, so we reached out to entertainment, pop culture, and lifestyle expert Mike Sington. He was kind enough to shed some light on Bored Panda's questions, including how important a star's personality is in terms of career prospects. You'll find his comments as you read on.

#1

Country Queen Vibes

A performer in a sparkling orange outfit holding a microphone on stage. I really like that Dolly Parton wants kids to read, and she set up that charity for it.


The website says she's given 254 519 967 books away to kids.

PumpkinPieIsGreat , Kristopher Harris / Wikipedia Report

According to Sington, celebrities can use their influence to create positive change in a variety of ways, including raising awareness for important social, environmental, and humanitarian issues.

"By leveraging their platforms, they can amplify causes such as climate action, mental health awareness, or social justice, reaching millions who might not otherwise engage," the entertainment expert told Bored Panda.

"Many celebrities also use their wealth to fund charities, scholarships, and community programs, directly impacting those in need," he said.

"Additionally, they can set an example through their own actions, whether by promoting sustainable living, advocating for fair wages, or supporting ethical brands."

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    #2

    Smooth Operator Vibes

    A person smiling on stage in a dark suit and sunglasses holding a microphone, reflecting star's wholesome aura. When George Michael died, loads of stories came out about his generosity, including a contestant on a quiz show who lost everything and he gave her the amount of money she lost. He also used to work in a homeless shelter and set up a trust to give grants to disabled people to work. All the proceeds from various singles were donated to different charities, like war child, famine relief etc. And he did it all quietly.

    middyandterror , Faithtour / Wikimedia Report

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    #3

    Quiet Strength Energy

    Quiet Strength Energy Chadwick boseman dressing up in costume for make a wish kids- knowing he was going to die from cancer himself.

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    This sort of active participation in charitable work, volunteer efforts, or policy advocacy can then inspire the fans of celebrities to take action as well. "Their visibility gives them a unique ability to influence public opinion and mobilize resources for meaningful change."

    Bored Panda was curious about the extent to which a celebrity's character and personality play a role in their long-term career. Sington explained that, often, they are just as crucial as talent.

    "In industries like entertainment and sports, professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work well with others can determine whether someone remains in demand. A positive reputation fosters strong relationships with fans, colleagues, and industry leaders, leading to sustained opportunities," he said.

    #4

    Vacation Vibes Only

    Smiling man in a floral shirt at convention, showcasing beloved star charm. A common one on here but:

    One of my favorite stories I’ve heard about Weird Al was when [sic] the moment he realized he had finally ‘made it.’ This was in the early 80’s.

    He had been invited to a music industry party and wasn’t really sure if he would go or not. He didn’t think anyone knew about him or cared. When he got the party, he heard someone yell from across the room, “Holy s**t! It’s Weird Al! Weird Al is here!”

    He looked over and saw it was actually Paul McCartney who yelled it.

    FREE-ROSCOE-FILBURN , Super Festivals / Wikimedia Report

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    #5

    Master of Disguise

    A person in a one-shoulder outfit joyfully gesturing indoors, embodying a wholesome vibe associated with beloved stars. Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman helped take care of Mara Wilson while filming Matilda. At the time, Mara's mom was dealing with breast cancer. Danny was able to get the movie completed and edited so Mara's mom could see her daughter's performance before she died.

    RebelScoutDragon , imdb Report

    #6

    Serious Hero Mode

    A superhero in a detailed costume stands solemnly in a formal setting, representing wholesome stars. Henry Cavill turned up at his nephew's school when he was getting grief for telling friends and teachers his Uncle was Superman.

    Imaginary-Slide8738 , imdb Report

    "Conversely, a poor attitude, unprofessional behavior, or repeated controversies can damage a star’s career, even if they are highly talented. While some personalities thrive on controversy, most need to maintain a balance of authenticity and professionalism to secure long-term success."

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    Sington added: "Ultimately, talent may open doors, but character and personality help keep them open."

    #7

    Squad Goals, Unleashed

    Two people and a dog in a car, creating a wholesome moment. Dave Bautista has 4 pit bulls and has them trained to run and hide instead of trying to protect him.

    TheMandarinsToeRing , ASPCA Report

    glowworm2
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair, I think Dave Bautista can protect himself no problem.

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    #8

    Golden Hour Glow Up

    Elderly woman in elegant attire smiling at an event, capturing the essence of beloved stars with warmth and charm. My sister met Betty White at a cafe in 2015. She was having a rough day and Betty noticed sat with her for 30 minutes just chatting and sharing stories about her dogs. Changed her whole perspective.

    Curvy-Flower , Alan Light / Wikimedia Report

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    #9

    Stand-Up With A Twist

    A performer in a black shirt holding a microphone, engaging with the audience on stage. Robin Williams was famous for being friendly with and talking to fans, sometimes in between takes. On one occasion, he was talking with a man who mentioned his wife wished she could be there too but was in hospital for foot surgery. Robin had the man call her and he wished her good luck with the surgery.

    Jorlaan , U.S. Air Force photo / Wikimedia Report

    CariBear
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He would often hire homeless/displaced people on his movie sets to help them

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    According to Morning Consult, some celebrities from the Forbes 100 list that most fans have a favorable impression of include Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Jackie Chan, Paul McCartney, and Adam Sandler. Some other fan favorites are Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Elton John, and Pink.

    Likeability and fame might overlap in many cases, but they’re different. A recent poll done by YouGov, which looked at the most famous people in the fourth quarter of 2024, found that the celebrities the people have heard of the most include Leonard DiCaprio, Michelle Obama, Jim Carrey, Kim Kardashian, Tom Cruise, Will Smith, Taylor Swift, Barack Obama, and Danny DeVito.

    #10

    Quietly Intriguing Vibes

    Quietly Intriguing Vibes Keanu Reeves is a legit legend for giving up his seat on the subway and just being super down-to-earth despite being famous as hell. Dude’s a real-life angel.

    KellyThrone , Governo do Estado de São Paulo / Wikipedia Report

    Anthorn
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you really picked the bare minimum good deed to describe him. He's made large donations to cancer research without making it public, for one.

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    #11

    Effortless Chill Mode

    Smiling man with a beard in a white shirt at an event, embodying wholesome qualities beloved by fans. Tom Hardy only follows one account on Instagram, and it's a rescue/adoption agency for homeless dogs in Mexico City. He's worked closely with them to get rescued homeless dogs adopted, and he's in the process of adopting two himself.

    NoFunction_ , Gage Skidmore / Wiikipedia Report

    cj be like
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    TOM HARDY!!! plays both of the main roles in one of my favorite movies- venom. (and i'm glad he's sorta acknowledging eddie and venom are a thing now, because the closet is glass!)

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    #12

    Caught Off Guard Moments

    Caught Off Guard Moments My favorite is a story Jim Nabors told about Andy Griffith.

    Jim was, as everybody is aware of now, a gay man. But back in 1959 that was career ending in Hollywood unless you really stayed deep in the closet. Jim was about as open as you could be back then, and it cost him many roles. Well, he auditioned for the role of Gomer Pyle on "The Andy Griffith Show" and Griffith offered him the part. Jim decided before he would accept the role, Andy Griffith deserved to know the truth about his sexuality and understand the blowback he might be in for if it became public.

    So, Jim and Andy went out to dinner. After some small talk Jim worked up the courage to tell Andy, figuring he was about to lose another big role. To his surprise Andy reared back his head and started laughing. This was the last reaction Jim expected and wasn't sure if it was good or bad. But after a few moments Andy wiped the tears of laughter from his eyes and responded, "Of course you're gay! I knew that the second you walked on the set, everybody knew it, and we don't care, so do you want the role or not?" And that was it, Jim accepted the role and the rest is history.

    Dervrak , CBS Television Report

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    According to Forbes, the highest-paid actors include Dwayne Johnson ($88 million or $103 million gross), Ryan Reynolds ($85 million or $100 million gross), Kevin Hart ($81 million or $108 million gross), Jerry Seinfeld ($60 million or $70 million gross), and Hugh Jackman ($50 million or $66 million gross).

    Meanwhile, Forbes reports that among the highest-paid celebrities, you’ll find Kylie Jenner (who has earnings of $590 million at the time of writing), Roger Federer ($106.3 million), Cristiano Ronaldo ($105 million), Lionel Messi ($104 million), and Neymar ($95.5 million).

    #13

    Quietly Crushing It

    Smiling man in a black cap and jacket, representing beloved stars. For every movie Robin Williams was in, he made the studio behind it hand out jobs to at least ten homeless people. He ended up helping no more than 1520 homeless people. What a caring man.

    GreatXs , Wikipedia Report

    #14

    Electric Elegance

    Musician with guitar in front of musical notes, wearing a dark jacket and leopard print strap. Prince was giving large amounts of money to charities but never publicized any of it because he thought that it was immoral to get praised for it. .

    I_might_be_weasel , Allen Beaulieu; / Wikipedia Report

    Sarah
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it’s likely a lot of celebrities are like this

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    #15

    Quiet Confidence Mode

    Man in black cap and T-shirt with "Hustle Loyalty Respect," embodying wholesome star qualities. John Cena has granted over 600 wishes for the Make-A-Wish foundation. Nobody else comes near his number.

    Deputy_Beagle76 , Staff Sgt. James Selesnick / Wikipedia Report

    MalayDragon
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where's the picture of John Cena - I don't see it.

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    The reality is that if you want to have any long-term high-profile career, you need to have either talent, good connections, be likable, or any combination of the three. Some stars get lucky or can network well. Others get to the top through sheer focus, hard work, and being genuinely nice people.

    When you’re easy to work with and make others feel good about themselves, you often get access to new job opportunities. In other words, arguably, being wholesome pays… if you can back it up with a good work ethic and sharp skills.

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    #16

    Master of the Quip

    A person smiling warmly, wearing a black jacket, related to wholesome stars. When the whole Tonight Show debacle went down, one of the main sticking points in negotiating Conan O'Brien's exit package was Conan wanted massive severance packages for his staff. A lot of them worked with him in New York and came out with him to LA, and he knew they were the ones getting screwed over the most, seeing as to how they gave up their lives in New York for this.

    originalchaosinabox , Gage Skidmore Report

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    #17

    Mic Drop Moments

    Mic Drop Moments George Michael put on a concert for NHS nurses in order to thank the nurses who cared for his mother, who died of cancer in 1997. He performed an eclectic range of his hits at the free special thank you gig at the Roundhouse in Camden, north London in 2006. Class act.

    Tifog , Yves Lorson / Wikimedia Report

    Holly Herr
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    George Michael was generous in many ways that were unknown to us. Do some research and see.

    #18

    Quietly Legendary

    Bearded man in hat and glasses, wearing a leather jacket, representing beloved stars in a wholesome context. When Sir Terry Pratchett was going to be knighted he forged his own sword because every knight should have a sword.

    fatkidking , Luigi Novi / Wikipedia Report

    Egodeist
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ^Not just any sword, he forged it from a meteorite.

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    Who are your favorite celebrities, dear Pandas, whether they’re actors, athletes, or public figures? What do you like about them the most? Do you know any wholesome facts about them that you’d like to share with the rest of us?

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    What do you value the most when it comes to how stars conduct themselves in public? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

    #19

    Low-Key But Iconic

    Low-Key But Iconic Keanu Reeves cured his sister's leukemia. I mean he didn't, but he paid for all of the research to be conducted on her specific type of leukemia so that it would be cured.

    scienceforbid , Anna Hanks / Wikimedia Report

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    #20

    Ready for a Mic Drop

    A person with a beard holding a microphone, wearing a brown jacket, embodies the wholesomeness of beloved stars. Zach Galifianakis paid for an apartment for an elderly homeless woman and brought her as his red carpet date to the premiere of the hangover 3.

    Ootguitarist2 , CleftClips / Wikipedia Report

    Marlene Ricker
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow! He has a very generous spirit. That homeless lady must have been thrilled to attend a premiere with him. He sounds like a very special man.

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    #21

    Rocking the Spotlight

    Rocking the Spotlight A woman went on the UK version of Deal or No Deal and wanted £15k for IVF treatment. She didn't win nearly that much.

    George Michael phoned the show the day after it aired and paid for her IVF treatment.

    anon , RJ Photos UK / Wikipedia Report

    #22

    Classic Sarcasm Mode Activated

    Classic Sarcasm Mode Activated Gene Wilder wanted his Alzheimer’s diagnosis kept from the public so kids could remember him as Willy Wonka.

    pardonmywandering , imdb Report

    #23

    The Subtle Power Play

    Man in a suit smiling warmly, representing beloved stars in a wholesome context. Gary Sinise started the Gary Sinise Foundation to help wounded veterans. One of the programs within it helps fund the construction of adapted smart homes and they’re given mortgage free. He also plays in the “Lt. Dan Band” to raise money for disabled veterans and ran Operation Iraqi Child for some time.

    MissSailorSarah , U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley / Wikimedia Report

    Joe Reaves
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's taken kids of military personnel KIA to Disneyland too

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    #24

    Classic Action Face

    Classic Action Face When filming total recall (1990 version), arnold schwarzenegger noticed that michael ironside was always on the phone between takes. curious, arnold approached ironside to ask what was up and ironside mentioned his sister was sick with cancer and couldn't really eat properly. so arnold had an hour long three-way phone conversation with her and advised her what exercises and diet to undertake to feel better. ironside and his sister have never forgotten the kindness from arnold.

    maqryptian , imdb Report

    Lady Eowyn
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would people Pu-leese use capital letters for proper names!

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    #25

    Classic Night, Low-Key Vibes

    Man in a tuxedo and glasses at an event with woman smiling, highlighting wholesome stars. Rick Moranis left Hollywood to be a full time father.

    anon , Alan Light / Wikipedia Report

    Nancy Lynch
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His wife had died of cancer. He didn't leave all of Hollywood behind. He worked as a voice actor. Better hours for his kids.

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    Rathoren
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    So basically a dude who was doing his duty and was being a father to his kids?.... 🙄

    primeline31
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    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No. His wife had breast cancer and died Feb. 1991, when she was only 35 years old. He gradually left the business to become a full time single dad.

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    #26

    Rock Legends Reunited

    Two musicians performing on stage, one singing at the microphone, capturing a wholesome moment about beloved stars. Oh! That recent moment when Bon Jovi helped talk a lady down from jumping off a bridge? I think there were a couple other people as well.

    TimtamBandit , slgckgc / Wikimedia Report

    Zander Porbanda
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And how about Bon Jovi’s serious commitment to helping people who are homeless access services and affordable housing. I can’t think of a celebrity who has done more for this population.

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    #27

    Chuckles and Chill

    Chuckles and Chill Adam Sandler (*allegedly)* cast Katie Holmes in Jack and Jill to give her space from Tom Cruise and purposely over-scheduled her during production despite a smaller role, so that she could have a credible excuse to keep Suri from Scientology for an extended period and protect themselves from harm or abuse tactics by higher-ups.

    It’s reported that she was only able to successfully blindside Tom with the divorce because she had ample time and separation to prepare her legal proceedings in secret with her father and secure full sole custody of Suri and flee the church. Especially when not monitored by leadership or compromised by Tom leaking info when they otherwise would have kept a watchful eye on any transgressions and intervene—like they previously did with Nicole Kidman’s public divorce + fallout with her adopted children via a coordinated public smear / private psy ops campaign to incite a rift.

    It should not be understated how skillfully and airtight the divorce proceedings were prepared and what a monumental uphill battle she was facing—and it likely only succeeded because Katie’s parents were fighting for her at every turn and her father was a very accomplished attorney himself.

    notchandlerbing , Elena Ternovaja / Wikipedia Report

    Kit Black
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you take a good look at Adam Sandler's 'flops', they are generally always vehicles for a friend in need

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    #28

    Confidence Wears Yellow

    Confidence Wears Yellow I always think about one time when Salma Hayek had a baby and she went on a UNICEF trip and when she encountered a young mother with a baby who needed milk, Salma didn't hesitate, she breastfed that baby.

    AussieDog87 , imdb Report

    brittany
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    truly an act of kindness. its been a few years but i recall a story about a female officer who breastfed a patient's baby while the mom was being treated either in hospital or on the way to hospital.

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    #29

    Unexpected Confidence Boost

    Smiling man in a colorful shirt, captured in a joyful moment, representing beloved stars' wholesome qualities. John Candy was a good cook, and he used to put on an apron and a chef's toque and make pasta meals for the crew on the sets of his films.

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    OzzyTheMano (They/Them)
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would pay a s**t ton of money to have this guy make me a pasta!

    #30

    Unleashing the Stage Storm

    Singer performing passionately on stage, holding a microphone, dressed in a graphic t-shirt during a live music event. The lead singer of Cannibal Corpse is an expert at arcade claw machines and gives the toys away to kids.

    MKEMARVEL , Markus Felix / Wikipedia Report

    Steve Hobson
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher is his name. The amount of photos of him holding armfuls of stuffed toys is pretty heartwarming. A really good dude

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    #31

    KingZaneTheStrange reply

    When Steven Spielberg was working on Schindler's List, Robin Williams would call him and tell him jokes to cheer him up.

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    Rinso The Red
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Spielberg also refused any payment for the movie.

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    #32

    MissKayDesire reply

    Lucille Ball funded Star Trek!!!!

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    #33

    StareyedInLA reply

    A person smiling warmly, embodying a beloved star's wholesome nature in an informal setting. Alan Rickman once confiscated a rather unflattering drawing that Rupert Grint made of him and kept it.

    StareyedInLA , Marie-Lan Nguyen / Wikipedia Report

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    Informal-Term1138 reply

    When Keanu Reeves was on a plane a couple of years ago, he and the other passengers were stranded after their airplane had mechanical difficulties. So he stayed with them, helped with organizing other means of transportation for the people (a van). And drove with them the last 100miles to la.
    It's just a cool and wholesome story that makes me like him even more.

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    #35

    CatacombsRave reply

    Former NBA player Matthew Dellavedova escorted a fan, who had cancer, to her prom. She said it was the greatest thing. Best of all, though, she got better.

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    SkyyCaramba
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Matthew Dellavedova must have some kind of anti-cancer properties /j

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    #36

    BeachBoysRule reply

    Here's one. Danny Thomas was a struggling actor at one point. He went to church and put his last 7 dollars in the collection basket. He was struggling to find work, and had a child on the way. He then prayed, and was rewarded with a part the next day that paid nearly 7 times what he put in. Over the next several years, he kept praying to St. Jude at times while he was struggling with his career. Eventually it took off and he became a successful actor.

    Well, Thomas decided that, he would honor St. Jude for helping him in his career. He wanted to do something, and decided on, St. Jude's Hospital (which we all know about, it provides cancer treatment at no cost to children who need it). That's the story of St. Jude (in a nutshell).

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    Lady Eowyn
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    St. Jude is the patron saint of lost causes.

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    #37

    interpoly reply

    A man in gladiator armor, kneeling in a sandy arena, representing beloved stars in a heroic scene. The horse trainer that has trained half of hollywood to ride horses says that paul mescal was by far the most empathetic, connected with the horses, and treated them like his friend.

    interpoly , imdb Report

    Lady Eowyn
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    Name of trainer? Paul Mescal is a proper name, use capital letters.

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    #38

    Nabzarella reply

    This is more sad wholesome, rather than happy wholesome, but it does off-shoot some of the reputation of Burt Reynolds being an a*****e for me.

    When filming All Dogs Go To Heaven, all of the lines for Ann Marie were recorded first, voiced by Judith Barsi. Before recording was complete for Burt Reynolds (as Charlie), Judith Barsi was m******d by her father, at only 10 years old. Burt's lines for the end scene where Charlie is saying goodbye to Ann Marie; were all recorded after Judith's death. Apparently, it took so many takes for Burt to get through it; because he struggled to do so without crying. :(.

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    #39

    eddyathome reply

    A couple of guys stole Mister Roger's car and it made the news in Pittsburgh. They saw whose car it was returned it with a note saying "if we had known it was yours, we wouldn't have stolen it" and it was returned with a full tank of gas.

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    #40

    MagnusStormraven reply

    On the set of *Blazing Saddles*, Burton Gilliam (Lyle) felt so uncomfortable saying a certain racial slur against black people that he apologized in advance to Cleavon Little (Sheriff Bart), wanting to be clear it was only due to the script.

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    #41

    Pilzoyz reply

    Man in a suit with a red tie smiling warmly, highlighting wholesome qualities of beloved stars. Alan Alda has been married 65 years.

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    StPaul9
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think many other are but they're no celebrities so...

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    #42

    TiredReader87 reply

    Rock star performing passionately on stage, wearing dark makeup and black outfit, with mic in hand. Alice Cooper used to babysit Keanu Reeves in Toronto.

    TiredReader87 , Raph_PH / Wikipedia Report

    StPaul9
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    I thought the hung out with Groucho Marx fact would be a break from another Keanu Reeves one.

    #43

    Educational-Ad-8939 reply

    A person wearing a tuxedo and bow tie, attending a formal event, embodying beloved star qualities. Harrison Ford saved a lost boy scout.

    Educational-Ad-8939 , Gage Skidmore / Wikipedia Report

    primeline31
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was in 2001, the 13 year old had spent a rainy, sleety 18 hours in shorts, a T shirt & sandals lost in Yellowstone. Harrison Ford flew his helicopter, searching for him and spotted him after the boy used his belt buckle to reflect sunlight at the helicopter. https://www.unilad.com/celebrity/harrison-ford-rescued-boy-scout-yellowstone-270958-20250315

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    #44

    skaterprince reply

    Thomas Tuchel (Former FC Bayern Munich/PSG/Chelsea - Coach), bought a villa for his filipina housemaid who was working at the home in Paris for him and his family. As a thankful gift and departing gesture, he bought a Villa for her in the philippines because of her good work mentality etc.

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    #45

    PokeBattle_Fan reply

    A person smiling at an event, wearing a white shirt. In one of the Thor movies (I think it was the second one, ''The Dark World''), Nathalie Portman was unavailable for a kiss scene between Thor and Jane Foster. Chris Hemsworth (guy playing as Thor) refused any replacement and asked that his wife be used as a body double for Jane Foster. So that kiss scene wasn't ''Thor kissing Jane'', it was ''Chris Hemsworth kissing his wife''.

    PokeBattle_Fan , Gage Skidmore / Wikipedia Report

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    #46

    leaf-eared-lover reply

    Smiling bearded man in a dark suit on a red carpet at an event, showcasing beloved star in a wholesome setting. On the set of Captain America 2, Sebastian Stan was so excited and flustered about working with Robert Redford that he walked into a refrigerator.

    leaf-eared-lover , Harald Krichel / Wikipedia Report

    Sue User
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is hust one if the reason i kive the graham norton show. Wa5ching one celebrity gush over another really makes them human. Favorite is Mark Ruffallo and Meryl Streep.

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    ask_me_about_my_band reply

    Keanu Reeves rides a Triumph motorcycle and likes to go to the movies by himself. I ran into him at a movie theatre once and had a 20 minute conversation about our bikes.

    I worked in the entertainment industry for about 12 years. By far the most down to earth person I had interacted with.

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    #48

    Ok_Marzipan5759 reply

    Aphex Twin and Bjork are pen pals. They share hyper-nerdy production techniques with each other. As a huge fan of both, finding this out became one of my favorite facts.

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    Owen
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Both are incredibly talented/unique musicians, and they both scare the cr*p out of me.

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    #49

    cayce911 reply

    Singer performing passionately on stage, embodying wholesome star qualities. When Stevie Nicks met Tom Petty's wife, she asked her when they met. She said the age of seventeen. With her southern accent, Stevie thought she said "edge of seventeen" She said she never heard that term but it stuck with her, hence she wrote the song.

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    #50

    Candid_Reading_7267 reply

    Smiling woman with curly hair in a white top, capturing a wholesome and beloved vibe. An award meant for Selena (NOT Gomez) was mistakenly announced as going to another artist. When the presenter corrected the error, Selena felt so bad for the other artist that she cried and refused to go onstage to accept the award.

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    #51

    killingjoke96 reply

    Got a great one about Lee Evans.

    He is a legend of comedy in Britain but is now retired. On his farewell tour he was on The Graham Norton Show and was sat next to Kurt Russell who was absolutely captivated by him and couldn't stop laughing. Kurt then mentioned to Lee that he couldn't believe he wasn't a bigger star and this was the first he was hearing of him.

    Lee explained he actually had the chance to be a bigger star. He had roles in The Fifth Element, Mousehunt, There's Something About Mary and even a co-star role in a Jackie Chan film; The Medallion.

    According to Lee he was being offered work left, right and centre by Hollywood.

    The issue was that they wanted him to be in Hollywood all the time, while his family was back in the U.K. He felt home sick too much and ended up giving it all up. Worked out alright in the end for him though, his comedy tours were **MEGA** successful in the U.K.

    During that interview he also told Kurt that the reason this is his farewell tour, was because he felt he wasn't spending enough time with his wife. He retired (to the surprise of everyone in the U.K.) at age 50 and has a net worth of **£30 Million** to this day.

    One of the few I know who played the entertainment game and got out a winner. Couldn't have happened to a better guy too.

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    #52

    Organic-Algae-9438 reply

    Though I hate football, here is one that I do love: Cristiano Ronaldo does not have a single tattoo on his body. This is because he is a regular blood donator. Yes people with tattoos can donate blood, but only after 4 months of getting a tattoo.

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    Gavin Johnson
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A fan asked if he’d donate a pair of boots to an auction to raise money for his brother’s cancer treatment. CR gave them the boots but then he paid for the whole cost of the treatment.

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    #53

    Palau30 reply

    Patrick Dempsey is very involved in the Dempsey Center is central and Southern Maine, which provides support to patients and families with cancer. Apparently his mother had some type of cancer, which was the inspiration? He is a very visual presence from what I’ve heard, not just at the annual fundraiser but more generally in the office. The people love him.

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    #54

    Stigles reply

    Ryan gosling's dad was a cellophane film salesman. As a kid, he always dreamt of someone saying "I'll take it all!" So he could spend more time with his dad. Once making it big he saw some girl scouts selling cookies, pulled over, and bought it all. He realized soon after that he had way too many boxes of cookies in his car, so he would toss them to people he passed on the street.

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    T'Mar of Vulcan
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not the story he told on Graham Norton.

    #55

    Accomplished_Tie1426 reply

    I cherry picked some of Taylor Swift’s most wholesome moments.

    “Swift wrote and released the song “Ronan” in honor of a little boy of that name, whose life and struggles with fatal neuroblastoma were documented in a blog by his mother, Maya. In September of 2012, the then country star performed the song on that year’s nationally televised Stand Up 2 Cancer event and pledged all of her proceeds from the track to cancer charities.”

    “Trinity Foster was diagnosed with stage four osteosarcoma, which spread to her lung. The 16-year-old’s GoFundMe page asked for help paying her medical bills, with a $10,000 goal. Swift donated $10,000 and left a sweet note for her fan.”

    “Swift proved she’s an-extra generous boss when she reportedly gave $100,000 bonuses to her Eras Tour truck drivers after the 2023 trek proved unprecedentedly lucrative. With about 50 drivers with her on tour, the total amount in bonuses likely equaled around $5 million.”.

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    OzzyTheMano (They/Them)
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't get people who s**t on Taylor Swift. yeah, great, her music style ain't for you, doesn't mean you should go complain about her on Twitter for literally existing on your local radio.

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    #56

    Toxic-jellies reply

    “In order to finish lines for the final scene of 1989’s “All Dogs Go to Heaven,” Burt Reynolds ended up needing around 63 takes after asking for a “closed studio” and while reflecting on a photo of slain 11-year-old actor Judith Barsi”.

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    #57

    beefixit reply

    Gary Oldman is two weeks younger than Gary Numan.

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    Tim Gibbs
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And they both like cars 🤣

    #58

    eva_rector reply

    Wallace Shawn, in spite of being a much-lauded stage and screen actor and playwright, was so nervous about his role in "The Princess Bride" that he broke out in hives during filming.

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    #59

    Lucklys reply

    Carlos Jiménez (La Mona) is a singer of my country, he's super humble and caritative, if you go to his house and ask him for money for a good cause, is probably that he gives you the money. One time a guy who was asking for food went to his house, the singer bought him an entire shop.

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    #60

    SushiDaddy89 reply

    My brother worked on a movie with William H. Macy and he said he was just a really happy, kind, caring guy, and a pleasure to work with. No ego.

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    #61

    enCloud9 reply

    Pitbull and Walmart had a contest to have Pitbull visit the store that got the most votes. Of course the internet took over and the most remote store in the USA won. Kodiak Alaska was the store and he didn’t grumble or complain but went there and gave everyone a great time. Happened in 2012.

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    #62

    THE_LEGO_FURRY reply

    Wholesome stars in action scene; four men in tactical gear stand in an elevator, looking serious. Ryan Reynolds felt like he could have done better in X-Men origins during the elevator scene and opened up to Hugh Jackman after everything was done filming and Hugh told everyone we are doing this one more time and they did.

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    #63

    el_puffy reply

    My brother sold a vintage guitar peddle on fb marketplace today, to someone who tours with City and Colour, apparently they bought it to troll Dallas Green at his show tonight lmao.

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    #64

    Klutzy-Ad-6705 reply

    Leonard Cohen bought his friend and spiritual advisor Yakov Leib ha Kohain a house and sent him money every month.

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