These A-List Actors Made $1 Million Donations To The SAG-AFTRA Foundation Strike Relief Fund

    Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was reportedly the first star to step up with a $1 million donation, and then several more followed suit.

    Jen Abidor
    by Jen Abidor

    BuzzFeed Staff

    As you surely know by now, SAG-AFTRA has been on strike since July 13, joining the WGA, which has been striking since May 2.

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    While a small percentage of SAG-AFTRA members are big celebrities who command large paychecks, the VAST majority of the union's members are workers who often barely make enough money to pay rent. 

    In light of that, the SAG-AFTRA Foundation — a nonprofit charity currently led by Courtney B. Vance — has been working to raise more money for their emergency relief fund.

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    The foundation has been around since 1985 and provides aid to actors facing "unexpected financial crises," but according to Vance, per the Hollywood Reporter, they are "currently fielding over 30 times more applications for emergency aid, or around 400 applications in the last week."

    Many of the high-profile actors who have contributed have been revealed in a report from the Hollywood Reporter. Here are the stars who donated $1 million or more to the cause:

    1. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

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    The Rock was reportedly the first star to make a sizable donation to the nonprofit. 

    2. George and Amal Clooney

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    After Dwayne, George Clooney was reportedly one of the next celebs to step up. “We’ve stood on the shoulders of the likes of Bette Davis and Jimmy Cagney, and it’s time for our generation to give something back,” Clooney said in a statement. “I can’t thank Courtney enough for his determination in putting this effort together by shedding light on the human toll happening right now, and how we can work together to alleviate some of the pain and suffering.”

    3. Matt and Luciana Damon

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    4. Leonardo DiCaprio

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    5. Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness

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    6. Nicole Kidman

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    7. Meryl Streep

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    “I remember my days as a waiter, cleaner, typist, even my time on the unemployment line," Meryl said. "In this strike action, I am lucky to be able to support those who will struggle in a long action to sustain against Goliath. We will stand strong together against these powerful corporations who are bent on taking the humanity, the human dignity, even the human out of our profession. I am proudest of my fellow actors who have immediately offered to fund the Emergency Financial Assistance Program.”

    8. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds

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    9. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck

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    10. Julia Roberts

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    11. Arnold Schwarzenegger

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    12. Oprah Winfrey

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    Here's a look at the foundation's official recognition of the donations and a link filled with resources including how to donate or how to apply for aid.