Chris Hemsworth Pledges $1 Million to Australian Wildfire Relief Efforts

By Denise Petski

Instead of posting photos of the devastation caused by the Australian wildfires, Margot Robbie decided to take a different approach to help raise money for the crisis. The actress - who grew up in on a farm in rural Queensland - showed fans candid pictures from her childhood, kept in family albums, to demonstrate how much her home country means to her.

Leonardo DiCaprio is putting up even more money to combat devastating wildfires.

The Australian bushfires have destroyed over 15.6 million acres so far and taken 24 lives as they've raged on since September. The crisis has prompted many celebrities to use their platform to ask their fans to help and pledge financial support on their own to the victims and firefighters there.

Amid Australia's bushfire crisis, a growing host of celebrities have pledged donations to firefighters and organizations supporting those affected, including Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, Lizzo, Pink, and Selena Gomez. This week, Chris Hemsworth joined the list of donors, contributing a staggering $1 million and urging his followers to pledge whatever they can.

Heavy rock legends Metallica are sending more than thoughts and prayers to those battling the bushfire emergency in Australia: they’re sending money.The Bay Area rockers have pledged $750,000 to the NSW Rural Fire Service and to the Country Fire Authority in Victoria to support relief efforts.“We are totally overwhelmed by the news of the wildfires sweeping through millions of acres across Australia, with major impact in New South Wales and Victoria,” reads a statement issued by the band.“The

Kylie Jenner is joining the list of stars contributing to the Australia wildfire relief efforts.

Kim Kardashian has fired back at criticism from fans on social media after urging them to donate to relief efforts for Australia’s bushfires.

Kylie Jenner is making things right after being in hot water.

Kylie Jenner donated $1 million to the Australian bushfire relief efforts, People exclusively reported. The donation follows Jenner receiving social media backlash for simultaneously showing off mink fur Louis Vuitton slippers while encouraging her followers to donate to Australia.

As the wildfires continue to devastate in Australia, Elton John and Chris Hemsworth have each donated $1 million to support relief efforts on the continent. Since the bushfires began ravaging the area months ago, there have been more than 20 human casualties, thousands of wildlife in the region have died and millions of acres have been scorched.

Chris Hemsworth has donated $1 million to the wildfire relief efforts in his native Australia.

Chris Hemsworth has donated $1 million to the wildfire relief efforts in his native Australia.

Australia is suffering from some of the worst wildfires in its history, as 25 people have died, along with half a billion animals.

By Jake Kanter