Hated Celebrities and the Causes They Support

It turns out that not all press is good press, because the negative press associated with these celebrities overrides the positive impacts they’ve made.

Kanye West

Maybe it’s that people still can’t get past the whole Taylor Swift feud, that or they can’t get past his enormous ego. Either way, Kanye West remains one of America’s most hated celebrities. But while the rapper has certainly engaged in some eyebrow-raising antics, his good deeds largely remain unknown. Among them is Donda’s House, an arts and music program that he co-founded with his mother back in 2005. The organization benefits at-risk youth by providing them with access to recording studios, writing workshops, and open mics. Donda’s House was named after Kanye’s mother, Dr. Donda, who passed away in 2007.

Kim Kardashian

Birds of a feather flock together. Kim Kardashian, who married Kanye West in 2014, caught some flak in 2013 for auctioning off her clothes on eBay, with only 10 percent of the proceeds benefiting the victims of Typhoon Yolanda. But what people may not realize is that Kim has been donating to multiple charities long before this incident ever took place. Charities she’s donated to include the Alzheimer’s Association, American Foundation for AIDS Research, the Dream Foundation, and the Humane Society.

Justin Bieber

Beloved amongst tween girls, hated by the rest of the American population, Justin Bieber can’t seem to catch a break even when he donates to noble causes. The pop star has given generous amounts of money to the ALS Association, the Food Bank for New York City, PETA, the American Red Cross, and World Vision.

Miley Cyrus

Originally famous for being Hannah Montana, Miley Cyrus has morphed into a twerking, culture-appropriating nightmare. But racist accusations aside, Miley Cyrus has supported a variety of different causes, including St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, the YWCA, Feeding America, and Habitat for Humanity.

Simon Cowell

Known for his brutally honest commentary on American Idol and the X Factor, Simon Cowell is cited as being rude, callous, and arrogant. But beneath the rough exterior, Simon actually has a heart, and even donated £25,000 to help pay for a three-year-old’s life-saving cancer treatment. But Simon has come under fire for his charitable donations in the past. In 2014, Simon gave $150k to Israel’s Defense Force, an act that angered pro-Palestinian activists.