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On Sunday, January 19, the sun entered Aquarius, kicking off Aquarius season in style. Those born under this sign are known for their strong personalities, intelligence, and ability to innovate their way out of anything. However, it is their big hearts that truly make them one of a kind. This air sign is closely associated with the community, and their passion for humanitarianism trumps all. Many famous Aquarians use their fame to promote causes that matter to them, usually contributing to societal welfare. These stars take the lead with their philanthropic acts.
Paris Hilton
The hotel heiress, born February 17, 1981, never hesitates to use her inherited wealth to champion causes dear to her heart. Due to the abuse, she suffered in a private boarding school as a teenager, Paris Hilton championed the passing of the SB127 bill by the Utah State Legislature. Her activism about child welfare inspired Joe Biden to sign the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act into law. Hilton also knows how to put her money where her mouth is. The celebrity DJ is part of the First Families of the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles — a list that honors donors who have given $100,000 or more. The Simple Life alum’s charitable nature shone amid the darkness of the Los Angeles fires. Despite losing her Malibu home in the Palisades fire, Hilton pledged a $200,000 donation through her foundation, per Forbes. It doesn’t get more Aquarian than this!
The Weeknd
The Weeknd’s Aquarian energy shines through in his innovative music that consistently tops the chart. However, behind his artistic talent is a heart of gold that cares deeply about issues that affect mankind. Unsurprisingly, he won the 2022 Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award For Social Activism. That year, he launched the XO Humanitarian Fund to help the fight against world hunger as a Global Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations World Food Programme. His fund has raised over $5,000,000 to aid in providing food for those in need. The singer, born Abel Makkonen Tesfaye on February 16, is one of the many celebrities who have stepped up to help amid the California Wildfire destruction. The Earned It singer pledged a $1,000,000 donation to various organizations, including the LAFD Foundation, GoFundMe’s Wildfire Relief Fund, and LA Regional Bank, Variety reports.
Oprah Winfrey
Born January 29, 1954, the media mogul is the embodiment of an Aquarian. Through hard work and authentic creativity, she rose from humble beginnings to become one of the wealthiest women in America. She has since used her success as a platform to touch lives. Winfrey established the Oprah Winfrey Foundation in 1987 and has donated millions of dollars to thousands of organizations worldwide supporting the empowerment and education of women, children, and other disadvantaged groups. The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, which provides private education for underprivileged South African girls, is one of her many philanthropic ventures. Unsurprisingly, Oprah is the recipient of the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award and the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award.
Ellen DeGeneres
DeGeneres’s success as a renowned talk show host and comedian isn’t all that has endeared her to the hearts of many. Her impeccable generosity is genuinely what makes her an Aquarius at heart. Through her successful talk show, DeGeneres has touched thousands of lives with generous giftings and donations. However, away from the screen, the comedian continues to donate her resources to change the world, one cause at a time. The Ellen Fund, one of her most known philanthropic ventures, supports global conservation efforts for endangered species. Founded in 2018 by her wife, Portia de Rossi (also an Aquarius), the foundation has donated over $1 million to help endangered animals.
Ashton Kutcher
Kutcher’s charity acts speak so loudly that it is no surprise that his zodiac sign is Aquarius. Born February 7, the Two and A Half Men star is a humanitarian at heart. He founded THORN (formerly DNA Foundation) in 2009 with his ex-wife, Demi Moore, to combat human trafficking and sexual exploitation of children. Kutcher was also one of the vocal celebrities during the Russian/Ukraine war. Alongside his wife, Mila Kunis, he launched a GoFundMe campaign and pledged to match up to $3 million in donations. The couple successfully raised over $37 million to support humanitarian efforts for refugees.
Megan Thee Stallion
The Houston native not only helps hotties with her fire bars but also with her resources. Megan Thee Stallion founded the Pete & Thomas Foundation in honor of her late parents. Its mission is to “effect meaningful and positive change in the lives of women and children, senior citizens, and underserved communities in Houston, TX.” In July 2024, Megan, born February 15, 1995, spearheaded the Emergency Power Program to help senior citizens affected by Hurricane Beryl access power. The impactful initiative earned her the inaugural genLOVE award for outstanding philanthropy at the 2024 Golden Hearts Awards.
Jennifer Aniston
Beyond her impressive acting chops, Aniston champions aimed of animal welfare, racial injustice, and children’s health. In 2020, amid the racial tension caused by George Floyd’s death, the Friends actress quietly donated $1 million to several non-profit organizations fighting for racial justice. Last year, she launched her charity to support animal rescues called The Clydeo Fund, named after her rescue puppy. Speaking about how philanthropy is vital to her, Aniston, birthday February 11, 1969, told InStyle Magazine:
“We live an extremely beautiful, fortunate life being able to do what we get to do for a living. And so it’s a way of being able to be in a position to do something for people who are less able. It’s something that makes my heart smile.”
Shakira
The Colombian songstress is one of the few stars who constantly bring awareness to issues experienced in developing countries. After finding global success, Shakira created the Pies Descalzos Foundation to help provide quality education to underprivileged children in Colombia. Building on her passion for child welfare, she co-founded the ALAS Foundation, which helped champion policy change focused on improving early childhood education in Latin America and the Caribbean. Her humanitarian work earned her the Crystal Award at the 2017 World Economic Forum.
