Celebrities tend to have a hard time with getting bad publicity for publicity's sake. It's easy to figure out which celebrities are doing better than others based on how little attention they get through mass media, as everyone knows the news loves to pick on everything that's awful in the world.
However, not all celebrities are famous for being jerks. Some of them have made a name for themselves by being genuinely nice people who have gone out of their way to be kind. Some have had some rough lives themselves and use their new leaf to help those around them. It' s refreshing and hopeful to know that despite the spotlight, these celebrities still bring good into the world aside from the works they produce.
10 Tom Hiddleston Is A Humble Sweetheart
Most well-known for his work as the MCU's Loki, Tom Hiddleston has often mentioned being insecure about how he portrays his roles and that he isn't sure he's good enough for the praise he receives. He has also been known to post uplifting videos and positively interact with those around him. He once brought warm soup to a reporter who was cold and had made a comment on his social media about wanting some. Tom is also known to bring his mother around with him, so of course he's regularly on his best behavior.
9 Misha Collins Really Is An Angel
Misha Collins gained massive popularity for his work in Supernatural as Castiel. As the favorite of so many people, every movement he made outside of the show was scrutinized by fans, but they found little to be disappointed by. He is known to be a genuinely relaxed and positive person with a lot of love for his family and friends. Collins appreciates his fans as well, having gone so far as to send out the occasional personalized Happy Birthday message or well-wishes.
8 Emma Watson Fights Hard
Emma Watson is one of the most prolific celebrity social activists of the current age. She is such a positive influence for everyone around her that she even inspired the later characterizations of her debut role of Harry Potter's Hermione. She uses her fame to get attention for projects and charities she is passionate about, and those who work with her are quick to say how kind she is in every aspect of her life.
7 Steve Buscemi Only Plays Bad Guys
Despite the fact Steve Buscemi plays nothing but the crazy and the villainous, he is reportedly an amazing person to be around. Before he was an actor, he was a firefighter, and he worked as one again after the events of 9/11 despite the fact that he was already famous. Buscemi went out of his way to help as best as he could, and continues to do so now. He's a kind soul who has clearly seen enough in the world to portray the worst of society on screen.
6 George Takei Is A Living Cinnamon Roll
George Takei has been making waves ever since he landed his famous role of Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek. He has worked to portray his nationality and sexuality in a positive light ever since the beginning, knowing full well that all eyes were on him. He is well-loved by those he works with and the community at large, and for good reason. Takei has been through a lot as evident by his memoir, They Called Us Enemy, but he continues to be a beacon of hope for all those who struggle, both on set and off.
5 Tom Hanks Is An Award Winner For A Reason
Tom Hanks has been in everything from chick-flicks to war movies and has enough awards for his acting to get plenty of praise as is. He didn't stop there, as he also has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which is a clear nod to the fact he is genuinely a good person who makes it a constant goal to help others. People love working with him and love being around him; he's an exceptional human being with a track record of doing a lot of good.
4 Hugh Jackman Always Has A Smile
Hugh Jackman pours himself into everything he does, from singing, to acting, to passing around a smile to everyone. He's a fun guy with joy to spread, valuing respect and personal worth over anything else.
He has explicitly stated that he considers other people and what it's like to be in their shoes, trying his hardest to be as respectful and considerate to everyone as he can. That can only mean he's also a fabulous person to be around on set as well.
3 Ryan Gosling Is Literally Famous For Being Nice
Ryan Gosling has been caught on camera breaking up fights and has been reported saving a woman's life by pushing her out of the way of a vehicle. He's well-known for going out of his way to help people, and clearly, he doesn't care if his own life is at stake. In just about every mention of him, someone has something kind to say. He's a genuinely good person who doesn't clog up the newsfeeds with acts of selfishness.
2 David Tennant Loves To Love
David Tennant packs so much love into his wild and crazy acting that it's hard to miss. He has chemistry with just about every actor he's worked with, so much so that he has been mentioned as being a wonderfully hilarious person to be around in multiple interviews and references.
Known for his work as the 10th Doctor in the modern rendition of Doctor Who as well as various Shakespearean works, he's a highly animated person who is just as kind as he is energetic.
1 Keanu Reeves Is Breathtaking
Keanu Reeves is not only well-known for his roles in The Matrix and John Wick, but also for simply being a kind, considerate, and uplifting person. He has made it a point to know all of the staff around him by name and personally spend time with them, as well as taking massive pay cuts to help other people and hanging out with the homeless. He's another truly great person who proves a celebrity can still be kind even when they are famous.