Ryan Reynolds and his wife, Blake Lively, made a generous donation to two separate food banks in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. But even during the announcement of their combined charitable act, the Deadpool actor couldn't help but take a shot at his longtime 'rival' and counterpart, Hugh Jackman, during the process. For years both, Reynolds and Jackman have been participating in an ongoing fictitious beef to publicly humiliate one another. Last year, the two attempted to end their ongoing feud on camera but failed miserably. Now, the rivalry continues even during a philanthropic act of generosity. Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively donated a total of $1 million to be split between the Feeding America and Food Banks Canada organizations. The Waiting... actor took to his Twitter account to encourage others to the same for those in need struggling, captioning his statement, "I think we can all agree, Covid-19 is an asshole. If you can help, visit, http://FeedingAmerica.org and/or http://FoodBanksCanada.ca." Within the post, the declaration reads:
"Covid-19 has brutally impacted older adults and low-income families. Blake & I are donating $1 million to be split between FEEDING AMERICA and FOOD BANKS CANADA. If you can give, these orgs need our help. Take care of your bodies and hearts. Leave room for joy. Call someone who’s isolated and might need connection."
The 43-year-old thespian then closed out his call-to-action taking a dig at the Wolverine actor, writing:
"(Hugh Jackman’s # is 1-555-[crying emoji]-HUGH.)"
Blake Lively also took to her social media accounts to announce her act of charity and to encourage others to participate in coronavirus relief efforts. However, it appears that she might be on Team Hugh as she ended her statement, writing:
"Sending so much love," the post reads. "Now can someone please tell Ryan that ’emotional distancing’ from his mother in law is not a thing. Nothing can save him."
Even in the midst of a global pandemic, the saga between Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman has yet to come to an end. Check out the duos "truce" in the video provided below.
Justin Timberlake Donates To Food Bank, Encourages Charity
Justin Timberlake has got the right mindset in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak.
Justin Timberlake took to his social media platforms to reveal that he's donating to his regional hometown food bank and is also raising awareness about the importance of charity in the midst of the pandemic coronavirus outbreak. The 39-year-old singer/songwriter chose not to announce an official dollar amount on how much support he offered the Mid-South Food Bank, the resource located closest to his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, but he is urging those fortunate enough to donate to their local food bank during these trying times in order to help in the prevention of spreading the life-threatening novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
On Sunday (March 15), the "Midnight Summer Jam" performer took to his Twitter account to inspire the masses to provide aid to their local neighborhoods the Feed America’s website and to remain calm. Timberlake wrote:
"Link below if you're looking for ways to donate or volunteer in your own community. Stay healthy, stay calm, and help everyone stay fed. Spread the word. @feedingamerica," with a Bitly link attached to a photo that reads:
"This is a crazy time, but remember we're all in it together. Start small and support your local communities by getting food out to those in need. I'm donating to @midsouthfoodbank... an organization in my hometown that is helping people assemble and deliver non-perishable food in the Mid-South, so families can be prepared to stay home. Every. Little. Thing. Helps."
While Justin Timberlake has been known for his philanthropic ways, he's recently attempted to make his way back into the realm of the culture. Following the release of his mildly-successful LP, Man of the Woods (2018), the part-owner of the Memphis Grizzlies has enlisted some standout names in the hip-hop and R&B genres including Meek Mill for a single entitled "Believe," SZA for a track called "The Other Side," and Anderson.Paak and Mary J. Blige for a soulful and uplifting anthem "It's All Love."
Check out Justin Timberlake's Tweet urging us, the culture, to donate below and if you have the ability to contribute to your local food banks/pantries you can do so by hitting the link provided, here.