George Floyd Protest: Chrissy Teigen and More Donate Bail Money

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Chrissy Teigen

“In celebration of whatever the f—k maga night is, I am committed to donating $100,000 to the bail outs of protestors across the country,” she tweeted.

A troll responded to her tweet and called protesters “rioters and criminals.” The supermodel then quote-tweeted their comment with the response: “Ooo they might need more money then. Make it $200,000.”

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Colin Kaepernick

“In fighting for liberation there‘s always retaliation. We must protect our Freedom Fighters. We started a legal defense initiative to give legal representation to Freedom Fighters in Minneapolis paid for by @yourrightscamp,” the NFL free agent tweeted.

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Steve Carell

The Office alum donated $1,000 to the Minnesota Freedom Fund, a community-based nonprofit that pays the bail for low-income protesters who could not afford bail otherwise.

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Seth Rogen

The Pineapple Express actor also donated $1,000 to the Minnesota Freedom Fund.

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Jameela Jamil

In addition to matching her fellow celebrities’ $1,000 donations, the Good Place actress also shared a list of other charities to donate to that will help support protesters.

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Harry Styles

The former One Direction singer confirmed he was donating to “help post bail for arrested organizers” on May 30.

“I do things every day without fear because I am privileged, and I am privileged every day because I am white,” the “Watermelon Sugar” singer tweeted. “Being not racist is not enough, we must be anti-racist. Social change is enacted when a society mobilizes. I stand in solidarity with all of those protesting.”

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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds

The Rhythm Section actress said she and her husband “contributed $200,000 to the NAACP legal defense fund.” She expressed in a lengthy statement on Instagram they want to be “an ally” for people of color and are “committed to raising [their] kids so they never grow up feeding this insane pattern.”

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Kanye West

The “Runaway” artist donated $2 million to support the families of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor, his rep told CNN.

Part of West’s generous donation went toward a 529 education plan, which will fully cover the college tuition for Gianna Floyd — the 6-year-old daughter of George Floyd. The donation also “includes funding for legal fees for Arbery and Taylor’s families, along with black-owned businesses in crisis in his native Chicago and other cities,” CNN reported.

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Olivia Jade Giannulli

Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli‘s daughter, Olivia Jade, made a donation to the National Bail Out Fund after receiving backlash for her comments on white privilege. After posting her receipt to her Story, the YouTuber called out several others to do the same, including her sister, Bella Giannulli. In May, Olivia was criticized for saying she “feels awful” for “not always” being “aware” that these issues are “still so present.”
Several social media users suggested her parent’s involvement in the college admissions scandal is the epitome of white privilege. “Olivia Jade: The universal poster-child for white privilege.”

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Taylor Swift

The “Blank Space” singer quietly donated $1,300 to Minneapolis residents Yasmine Norman and Grace Norman after spotting their fundraiser video on Instagram, which was set to Swift’s song “Only the Young.” In response to the gesture, Yasmine wrote, “THANK YOU @taylorswift13. You amaze me.”

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NFL

The National Football League announced on its website in June that it is committed to donating $250 million over a 10-year period to help fight systemic racism.

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Natalie Portman

The Avengers: Endgame actress pledged to match donations up to $100,000 in honor of her 39th birthday.

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BTS

K-pop group BTS and Big Hit Entertainment donated $1 million to Black Lives Matter. “Black people all over the world are in pain at this moment from the trauma of centuries of oppression,” Kailee Scales, managing director for Black Lives Matter, told Variety. “We are moved by the generosity of BTS and allies all over the world who stand in solidarity in the fight for Black lives.”

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John Cena

The WWE star announced on Twitter that he teamed up with BTS, revealing he donated $1 million to the Black Lives Matter movement. “Very happy to join #BTSARMY in efforts to match @BTS_twt tremendous donation. One of the many reasons I respect @BTS_twt and #ARMY #ARMYMatch1M #ArmyMatchedForBLM.”

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Michael Jordan

The Charlotte Hornets owner and his Jordan Brand have pledged $100 million over 10 years to organizations that are “dedicated to ensuring racial equality, social justice and greater access to education.”

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Leonardo DiCaprio

DiCaprio announced in early June that he would “be donating personally” to Color of Change, Fair Fight Action.

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Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie made a $200,000 donation to the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. “Rights don’t belong to any one group to give to another,” she said in a statement to Entertainment Tonight, adding, “Discrimination and impunity cannot be tolerated, explained away or justified.”

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Jack Dorsey

The Twitter CEO donated $3 million to Colin Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights Camp.

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Drake

The “God’s Plan” rapper sent $100,000 to the National Bail Out Fund and revealed he got “called fraud on my card” before the donation went through.

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‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Cast

The NBC show’s cast joined together to make a $100,000 donation to the National Bail Fund Network. Cocreator Dan Goor said in a statement they “condemn the murder of George Floyd and support the many people who are protesting police brutality nationally.”

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The Weeknd

The “Starboy” singer contributed $100,000 to the National Bail Out Fund, $200,000 to the Black Lives Matter Global Network and $200,000 to Colin Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights Camp.

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