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Source: Albert L. Ortega / Getty When major disasters happen in the world, people look to the stars for answers — and not the ones in the sky. Celebrities have been using their star power all week to help the victims devastated by Hurricane Harvey in Houston and the surrounding areas. On Monday, Kevin Hart kicked off the #HurricaneHarvey challenge in which he challenged his famous friends to donate at least $25,000. Check out these 16 stars who took the comedian up on his offer or simply made a donation on their own: Beyoncé The Houston native didn’t publicly announce her donation (or how much she gave), but her Reverend Rudy Rasmus revealed that the queen gave a healthy contribution. Kevin Hart Kevin Hart lead his own social media challenge to the people of Houston and called on his famous friends for support. Drake Drake is currently overseas in London, but that hasn’t stopped him form working with local relief groups to assist the people of Texas. Sandra Bullock Sandra Bullock donated a hefty $1 million to the Hurricane Harvey victims. SZA GUYS JUST DONATED TO THE HURRICANE HARVEY RELIEF FUND! Here's how you can too! every lil bit helps! https://t.co/ZqvbDyj3Vd #HoustonStrong — SZA (@sza) August 29, 2017 SZA took to Twitter to announce her donation. T.I. Tip took Kevin Hart up on the #HurricaneHarvey challenge. Diddy Diddy even followed the comedian up on his challenge. Check the link in his bio. The Rock The Rock revealed that he also is a natural disaster survivor, so it’s only right that he helps those in need. Chris Brown Chris Brown donating $100,000 to help hurricane relief efforts in Houston pic.twitter.com/IWt5HD4HyC — DJ Akademiks (@IamAkademiks) August 29, 2017 Breezy says he’ll donate $100,000 to Hurricane survivors — just not to the Red Cross. Kim Kardashian #HurricaneHarvey has left catastrophic effects. Join me in donating to @salvationarmyUS at https://t.co/O79TMuNi5q or text STORM to 51555 — Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) August 29, 2017 Kim K. and her family sent a donations the Salvation Army and the Red Cross. Oprah Winfrey Woke up still praying for #Harvey to recede. Donating to @RedCross and @SalvationArmyUS . Do whatever you can. — Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) August 30, 2017 Queen O is sending her donation to the Red Cross. DJ Khaled DJ Khaled and Asahd will follow Kevin Hart up on his challenge and donate $25,000. J.J. Watt Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt’s fundraiser raised over $6 million for hurricane relief efforts. Ellen Degeneres Texas, I love you. #HoustonStrong pic.twitter.com/z1ly4bFG7l — Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) August 28, 2017 Ellen pledged her donation in a heartfelt video during her show. Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez J. Lo and her beau A. Rod have vowed to pledge $25K a piece to hurricane relief efforts. Nicki Minaj Praying for the people of Houston today. These images are heartbreaking. — NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) August 28, 2017 Nicki is taking Kevin Hart up on his #HurricaneHarvey challenge to pledge $25,000. Ezekiel Elliot Giving $21k to @SalvationArmyUS #Harvey2017 relief. I challenge @dak @DezBryant & @dallascowboys fans to join me. https://t.co/ZXx6K4WQ8N — Ezekiel Elliott (@EzekielElliott) August 28, 2017 The Dallas Cowboys star will donate $21,000 to the Salvation Army. You don’t have to be a celebrity to make a difference. Give what you can to any organization of your choice. [ione_media_gallery src=”https://globalgrind.cassiuslife.com” id=”4234416″ overlay=”true”]
17 Celebs Who Donated Major Cash To Help Hurricane Harvey Survivors
