Actors Who Helped During Natural Disasters

When natural disasters happen, the first responders, medical teams, relief workers, and local organizations do the hardest work.

Some actors use their platforms to support those efforts. They donate money, raise awareness, fund recovery work, distribute supplies, or help direct attention toward trusted relief groups.

Sean Penn

Sean Penn became one of the most visible Hollywood figures involved in Haiti relief after the 2010 earthquake.

Through his J/P Haitian Relief Organization, Penn helped run a camp for tens of thousands of displaced survivors and supported efforts around clean water, relocation, and recovery.

Sandra Bullock

Sandra Bullock has repeatedly supported disaster relief.

After the 2010 Haiti earthquake, she donated $1 million to Doctors Without Borders, which was treating earthquake victims in Haiti. That gift followed her earlier reputation for major Red Cross disaster donations, making her one of the most frequently cited actors in celebrity relief giving.

George Clooney

George Clooney helped lead one of the most famous celebrity disaster fundraisers after the Haiti earthquake.

He co-hosted the “Hope for Haiti Now” telethon, which was broadcast internationally and raised more than $60 million for relief efforts. The event showed how celebrity visibility can turn public attention into large-scale fundraising.

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were among the early celebrity donors after the Haiti earthquake.

Their foundation donated $1 million to Doctors Without Borders, which was helping earthquake victims in Haiti. The donation became part of the wider Hollywood response to one of the most devastating disasters of 2010.

Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie’s disaster-relief example is closely tied to the same Haiti response.

Alongside Brad Pitt, she helped direct a $1 million foundation donation to Doctors Without Borders after the earthquake. Jolie’s broader humanitarian profile made the action consistent with her long public connection to crisis response and displaced communities.

Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively donated $1 million to Feeding America’s disaster relief fund after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Their donation was part of a wider celebrity response to communities affected by the storms. Feeding America said the support would help provide food, water, and supplies for recovery.

Blake Lively

Blake Lively joined Ryan Reynolds in donating $1 million to Feeding America for hurricane relief after Helene and Milton.

The donation supported affected communities through food and essential supplies. It is a strong example of celebrity giving routed through an established relief organization rather than a vague personal campaign.

Eva Longoria

Eva Longoria pledged $1 million to support people affected by the Los Angeles fires.

Her pledge supported the Latino Community Foundation’s Wildfire Relief Fund and the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund. She also matched funds for This Is About Humanity and helped distribute care packages and meals to fire victims and first responders.

Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis announced a $1 million donation for Los Angeles fire relief through her family foundation.

Her public support came as several stars helped wildfire victims through donations, clothing drives, meals, and direct community aid. Curtis’ response stood out because it focused on the city where much of the entertainment industry lives and works.

Halle Berry

Halle Berry was among the stars publicly helping during the Los Angeles wildfire response.

Reports noted that celebrities were giving money, clothing, meals, and other support to evacuees and affected families. Berry was named among those actively offering help during the crisis.

Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Garner also helped during the Los Angeles wildfire response.

Public reports described celebrities supporting relief through meals, donations, hotel stays, clothing drives, and other aid for evacuees. Garner was among the actors named in coverage of those efforts.

Jason Momoa

Jason Momoa used his platform to support Hawaii relief after the Maui wildfires.

As a Hawaii-born actor, his public attention to the crisis carried personal meaning. Coverage of the relief response listed Momoa among the celebrities helping amplify support for affected communities.

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban donated toward relief efforts during the Australian bushfire crisis.

Their support was part of a larger celebrity response as wildfires caused widespread damage across Australia. Kidman’s connection to Australia made the disaster especially close to home.

Chris Hemsworth

Chris Hemsworth was also among the celebrities who donated during the Australian wildfire crisis.

His support drew attention because he is one of Australia’s most globally recognized actors. During that period, celebrity donations helped send more attention to firefighting, recovery, and wildlife-related relief.

Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio’s foundation donated $1 million to the United Way Harvey Recovery Fund after Hurricane Harvey.

The donation was directed toward short- and long-term relief and recovery efforts. DiCaprio’s example fits his wider public profile of supporting environmental and humanitarian causes.

Kevin Hart

Kevin Hart donated to Hurricane Harvey relief and encouraged other celebrities to contribute.

His public challenge became part of a wider celebrity fundraising wave after the storm. Hart’s role shows how actors can use social media pressure and visibility to push disaster relief into public conversation.

Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Johnson also donated to Hurricane Harvey relief after Kevin Hart’s public call.

His response helped keep the relief effort visible across entertainment and social media audiences. Johnson’s contribution was part of a broader wave of celebrity support for Texas communities affected by flooding.

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez joined relief efforts after Hurricane Harvey, donating with Alex Rodriguez.

Their contribution was reported among several celebrity donations made during the storm response. Lopez has often used her platform for relief and community support, especially when disasters affect large public communities.

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey helped support Maui relief after the devastating wildfires.

Coverage of the Hawaii relief response named Oprah among the major public figures stepping up for affected communities. Her involvement drew attention because she has long-standing ties to Maui.

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift is better known as a music star than an actor, but she belongs in a broader celebrity disaster-relief article.

She donated $5 million to Feeding America after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Feeding America said the donation would help affected communities rebuild and recover with food, water, and essential supplies.

Beyoncé

Beyoncé also fits a broader celebrity disaster-relief version of this topic.

Her BeyGOOD Foundation pledged $2.5 million to the LA Fire Relief Fund after the Los Angeles wildfires. The fund was created to help families who lost homes and support community recovery.

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