Celebrities are now the closest thing to royalty. Why? Because they have millions of fans who support and root for them no matter what project they’re working on. So, it’s no surprise that these stars promote different brands and companies. The influence they have could mean crazy profits from worldwide sales. However, some celebrities don’t care about the fame or which brands want to use them for their next campaign or promotion. A select few are more concerned about being an excellent example to others and making a change in society. These are only a few reasons why millions of fans respect, love, and support the celebrities on this list.
Steve Carell
Steven Carell is a famous American actor known for his role in the NBC sitcom, The Office. However, he does much more than make people laugh through his shows and Hollywood films. He has also contributed to various charities. Steve Carell has been cited as being a genuine and loveable person not only because of his movie-star looks and charm but also his generosity towards fans worldwide. The star is down to earth and even has a general store run by his sister-in-law in Massachusetts.
Betty White
Betty White is commonly known as the First Lady of game shows, but she was much more than that. Throughout her career, which spanned over seven decades, she impacted the lives of the people around her through her performances and movies. Although she was a talented performer, she was also known for being charming and comical around everyone she met. She never got into any drama, which is probably one reason she lived a very long and happy life.
Will Smith
Despite the slap-gate incident, Will Smith is known to be a great guy. From his funny Instagram videos to his charity work, The Fresh Prince is known for his charisma and charm toward people he meets. The actor is multi-talented and has been an actor and rapper throughout his career. His non-profit organization, The Will Smith Foundation, is dedicated to providing positive life experiences to those who need them, especially children. These include providing social services, promoting art education, and working to end malaria deaths worldwide.
Meryl Streep
Mary Louise Streep is an American actress known for roles in films like Devil Wears Prada, Mamma Mia, and Death Becomes Her. On top of being a legend in Hollywood, the Academy Awards winner is known to be kind and caring towards her costars and fans. The actress has a foundation known as Silver Mountain Foundation for the Arts. She founded it in collaboration with her husband, Donald Gunner. When she isn’t nabbing Oscars, the actress likes to knit. She’s even been found knitting on set.
Sandra Bullock
Sandra Bullock is a famous American actress and producer. Some of her popular roles include The Proposal, The Blind Side, and Miss Congeniality. However, the actress has rarely been caught in any career-ending drama. Maybe because fame doesn’t matter to her that much? While she is always glamorous on screen or on the red carpet, the actress loves to relax and escape the paparazzi when she can. Bullock even stays away from social media to protect her privacy. Instead, she prefers to spend her time remodeling homes.
Robin Williams
Although Robin Williams is no longer with us, he left a mark in people’s hearts and minds through his words, laughter, and movies. The actor made people happy and was always kind to strangers and fans he met worldwide. Robin Williams participated in over 30 charities and brought light to various issues and illnesses during his life. Williams was one of the most famous people diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder(ADD). However, it didn’t make him cower and hide away from the world. He used this to make the rest of the world laugh.
Sir Ian McKellen
This X-Men actor is known to be a charming and personable man. Aside from being a very talented and remarkable actor, that isn’t the only lovely thing about him. He is also a good man to the people around him. Despite his fame, Sir Ian McKellen is still very warm and generous towards people. The people who have met him said he is cordial towards them, which must be one reason he survived this long in the entertainment industry.
Fred Rogers
Fred Rodgers is an American producer, tv host, and writer known for his popular show Mister Rodgers’ neighborhood, which lasted between 1968 to 2001. Throughout his life, he stood for what was right. He took a stand against racial inequality in the United States. In 1969, Mister Rodgers invited a black man into a pool. This was when black and white people were not allowed to share the same facilities like buses, restaurants, or even schools. Most say that that episode of mister Rodgers broke the color barrier in the states.
Julie Andrews
Julie Andrews is a famous actress known for her roles in movies like My Fair Lady and The Princess Diaries. She always plays very charming and considerate roles, but from what we’ve heard, she is closer to these characters than we know. In Hollywood, Julie Andrews is known to be very kind and caring, whether on or outside it. While some costars didn’t have the best words to describe her, she has been helpful to others by supporting numerous charitable causes over the years.
David Attenborough
Sir David Attenborough is trying to make the world a better place despite the harm other humans may bring to the planet. Throughout his adult life, he has helped show the world some of the most beautiful creatures while educating the masses on better care of our environment. It’s no surprise that the Queen herself knighted him. He worked for Nat Geo for a while and even got a chance to be interviewed by a sitting president—Barack Obama. Despite all this fame, he is still down to earth and focused on doing what’s best for the planet, the animals, and the people living on it.
