Actress Nicole Kidman poses in the press room at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 17, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California. (Getty Images)more pics »Nicole Kidman is one of the many in Hollywood opening up their hearts and wallets to help the people of earthquake-stricken Haiti.
Nicole Kidman at the Hope for Haiti telethon last Friday. (Getty Images)
The actress was one of five Hollywood stars to promise the Caribbean island $50,000-a-year over the next five years to help the people of Haiti rebuild their lives. Nicole’s ‘Nine’ co-star
Penelope Cruz and her partner
Javier Bardem – who are believed to be engaged – have committed to hand over the same large sum each.
The
Bounty Hunter hunk
Gerard Butler,
James Bond star
Daniel Craig and
Milk actor
Sean Penn matched the monetary donation and have also pledged $250,000 of their earnings to the Artists for Peace and Justice’s Haiti relief fund.
The donations were made during a fund-raising bash held by filmmaker
Paul Haggis – who also founded the charity. Paul – who worked on
Terminator Salvation, Quantum of Solace and
Casino Royale - has pledged to spend every penny donated on emergency relief and on the purchase of much-needed medical supplies.
Since Haiti suffered two devastating earthquakes earlier this month, many of the world’s biggest stars have rallied around to help raise funds. Last week,
Madonna,
Beyonce Knowles and
Tom Cruise joined
George Clooney and other celebrities for a TV telethon appeal.
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