Celebrities are using their star power for good in the wake of Hurricane Harvey [1]. Over the past week, everyone from Leonardo DiCaprio [2] to Sandra Bullock has been giving back [3] to the Texas community of Houston by sending their thoughts, prayers, and charitable donations to help relief efforts. Jamie Foxx [4] is even set to host a star-studded telethon on Sept. 12 to raise more money for people who have been affected by the tropical storm. See how some of Hollywood's biggest stars are stepping up in a major way to create change below.
Jimmy Fallon
Taylor Swift
The singer donated to the Houston Food Bank [5], according to its official Facebook page. "Taylor Swift [6] has generously made a very sizable donation to Houston Food Bank in honor of her mother, who graduated from the University of Houston," it wrote on social media. "We thank you, Taylor, and we thank everyone for donating to help rebuild our community. #houstonstrong."
Beyoncé
"My heart goes out to my hometown, Houston, and I remain in constant prayer for those affected and for the rescuers who have been so brave and determined to do so much to help," the singer said in a statement to the Houston Chronicle. While she didn't disclose how much she would be donating [7], her BeyGood Foundation [8] has teamed up with Bread of Life [9] and Greater Houston Community Foundation [10] to help with relief efforts.
Miley Cyrus
Sandra Bullock
The actress donated $1 million to the American Red Cross [11] for hurricane relief efforts. "There are no politics in eight feet of water, there are human beings in eight feet of water," Sandra said in a statement. "I'm just grateful I can do it. We have to take care of one another."
Leonardo DiCaprio
The actor has pledged $1 million [12] to the newly established United Way Harvey Recovery Fund. "We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of Leonardo DiCaprio [13] and his foundation," United Way Worldwide president and CEO Brian Gallagher said. "Responding to Hurricane Harvey requires the best of all of us — and that's what this gift represents."