If Hollywood had saints, these celebrities would make the list

5. Dolly Parton

Otherwise deemed the Queen of philanthropy at this point, is literally one of the world’s greatest gifts.

With an emphasis on children and education, Parton has founded and contributed extensive efforts toward near hundreds of organizations throughout her lifetime. She seems to make every world problem hers and selflessly helps anyway she can.

I could not even begin to list everything that Parton has done for the world, but Billboard has condensed all of her notable deeds over 34 years.

6. Keanu Reeves

Reeves once donated over $30 million to cancer research. Those close to him in the industry say his humanitarian efforts extend far beyond that, but he has noted on several occasions that he doesn’t wish to make all of his charitable associations known.

7. Oprah Winfrey

What would an article about humanitarianism and Hollywood be without mention of Oprah?

Oprah has donated millions to various organizations through her foundation, but her educational efforts in Africa are particularly notable.

There are many more good eggs of Hollywood, but the list above outlines a few that I found to be widely appreciated by their counterparts. So not only generous in their activism and philanthropy, but they are overall respected and loved by other celebrities, which says a lot about their character.