People Are Sharing The Least Problematic Celebrities, And This Sure Is A Breath Of Fresh Air
Recently, Reddit user u/matiignr posed the question, "Who's a celebrity no one can hate?"
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And there were so many wonderful responses! Here are some of the top-voted answers:
1.Steve Irwin
"Steve Irwin's handling and rehab centers did so much for conservation and animal education. It may not have been everyone's cup of tea, but the man AND his family had such big hearts for all the animals they handled, both wild and in their care."
"I was just watching some of his videos on YouTube, and seeing how much he cared for animals nearly made me cry. He was my childhood hero."
2.Shaquille O'Neal
"Every so often, a new story comes out where he bought a school new computers or paid to have a handicap ramp built for a family with a child with disabilities, as well as a new handicap-accessible van. I think the most recent one I saw was that some guy was picking out an engagement ring, and Shaq, being present, paid for it. Just a big man with a big heart."
3.Dolly Parton
"She really is an amazing woman. A lot of people don't know about her Imagination Library program, and it's a good one to look into if you have small children. Essentially, she wanted to combat high youth illiteracy numbers in her area, so she founded that program. It provides a free, age-appropriate book every month from birth to 5 years old. We are signed up for our youngest son, and he loves getting his new book in the mail each month. She was inspired to create the program because her dad was illiterate, and she felt it kept him from being able to do some things he wanted to do."
"My uncle did some contracting work for her ages ago. Years later, when I was a kid at Dollywood, she walked right up to him and thanked him for the work he did and had a long conversation with him. My mind was blown that she remembered him years later and was so nice and inviting. I was 8 or 9 at the time, and when she spoke to me directly, I nearly peed myself and was so nervous I couldn't muster up anything but a meek 'hi.'"
4.Chris Evans
"He is a sweetheart. No beef, no drama."
"He’s such an adorable goof who rescued his dog, Dodger, while filming a movie."
5.Brendan Fraser
"Dude went through hell both physically and emotionally and is finally coming back to Hollywood. Dude is as friendly and humble as he ever was, and I wish him the best."
"Brendan Fraser is a sweetie. He deserves all the love in this world."
6.Fred Rogers
"My mother used to work at Idlewild Park, and he would come often to oversee the production of the Mister Roger's Neighborhood ride. When he would talk to you, you felt like you were the only person in the room, and he was so fascinated by every single word you said (not in a creepy way). This guy heard the people around him and cared. He was a gem."
"Segregationists hated him. Southern TV stations refused to air the episode where he invites the Black mailman to sit in his pool. Good example of 'if they’re mad at you, you’re doing something right.'"
7.Alan Rickman
"As convincing as he could be playing bad guys, he seemed like he was a very nice guy off-screen."
"He was a true gem of a human being and a master of his craft."
8.Dame Julie Andrews
"I’ve met her and had a cup of tea with her in her house. Every bit as charming and as personable as you could ever imagine. The definition of a class act."
"She was the first person that came to mind for me. She's so poised and graceful, and she has such a gloriously beautiful voice. She's a national treasure, and she isn't even from my nation!"
9.Chadwick Boseman
"By all accounts, he was just a stellar human being. Tons of examples like when he took a pay cut so his female costar could make more money or how he visited kids with cancer while he secretly had it himself. As the Black Panther, he inspired kids around the world. He is missed."
10.Paul Rudd
"Paul Rudd is a sweetheart. If anyone hates him, it’s the pharmaceutical industry because they wish they knew his magical concoction that keeps him forever young."
11.Malala Yousafzai
"The Taliban banned girls from going to school, but she was determined, so she spread awareness and campaigned for women's education in Pakistan. One day, the Taliban shot her when she was coming home from school. After that, she spoke to the United Nations, published a book, started the Malala Fund to help girls and refugees get an education. She was the youngest person to win a Nobel Peace Prize at 17 years old. She is literally the human embodiment of doing good in the world."
12.Rick Moranis
"I mean, the guy literally gave up his acting career to be a full-time stay-at-home dad when his wife died."
"If you want one more reason to like him, Rick Moranis saw me staring at him at a restaurant in the '90s when I was 8. When he was done eating, he walked over, squatted next to me, and said, 'Is there something you want to ask me?' I asked for his autograph, and he gave it to me. At that age, the star of Honey I Shrunk the Kids was the coolest person for me to meet. Later that day, he saw me walking around town, and he was surrounded by a bunch of people, signing autographs. He yelled my name out and said hi again. The nicest celebrity I’ve ever met!"
13.Robin Williams
"I'm still not over his death. Losing Robin felt like losing a family member. One of the first things I ever recall watching on TV as a child was Mork & Mindy re-runs. He'd been an enduring presence in my life since I was a toddler, from Mrs. Doubtfire to Jumanji to Aladdin before I grew up and began to watch his more serious stuff.
"No one could improvise like Robin Williams. From what I've heard, somewhere deep in the vaults of Disney, there are hours of material JUST from when he was let loose to develop the improvised dialogue of the Genie. I would sell my soul to watch that footage.
"The man was/is an absolute legend of the highest order, and the world will be forever darker without him."
14.Dame Maggie Smith
"Even though I hardly know anything about her, I feel strangely confident that she is a wonderfully amazing and interesting individual. Just thinking about her makes me smile."
15.Danny Trejo
16.Steve Buscemi
"During 9/11, the man went down to his old firehouse and volunteered. A fucking hero! No one can hate him."
17.Anne Hathaway
"Never heard of any drama. She seems very kind and down to earth. She is smart, beautiful, and an amazing actor."
18.Keanu Reeves
"Keanu Reeves has got to be the most selfless and down-to-earth celebrity out there."
"He gave up his seat on the subway for an old lady. And the fact that he rides the subway is pretty awesome to me."
"That’s 'St. Keanu' to the rest of us."
19.Betty White
"I’ve never heard anyone talk badly about her. She just came off as such a sweet, fun-loving, little old lady."
20.Ashton Kutcher
"The man literally saves children from human trafficking."
"He could have done literally nothing, and because of his looks, people would still love him. But instead, he continues to use his celebrity status to create awareness and save thousands of lives. He deserves all the recognition but never asks for it. Fucking legend."
21.LeVar Burton
"Great actor, host of a treasured children's show, and never involved in any kind of drama from what I can remember."
22.David Tennant
"I saw him at Motor City ComicCon a few years ago. I had a ticket for the panel he was on with Freema Agyeman at 5 p.m. after the Con was over. At 1 p.m., I heard the announcement that 'Mr. Tennant will begin signing autographs shortly.' At 4 p.m., I heard, 'Mr. Tenant will be staying until everyone who has purchased an autograph gets one.' At 5 p.m., Freema said, "David is just finishing his autograph session. He'll be here soon.'
"My god, can you imagine four straight hours of signing autographs? After three hours of photo ops? When you have just done another Con in Florida the day prior? Poor dude must be exhausted, right?
"But here he comes, bounding into the room, acting as excited as a game show contestant. He seemed generally happy to be talking with us. I try to remember David when the grind of my job is getting to me when I'm expected to greet my next customer with the same fresh attitude as the first one of the day."
23.Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
"I saw a video of him peeking out of his car window to greet a tourist bus full of middle-aged women. It was pretty sweet."
"He gave his own truck to a veteran last year. He really is a great guy in real life. He works hard to inspire others."
"He seems like a great person all around."
24.Danny DeVito
"When he directed Matilda, Mara Wilson's mom was dying of cancer, so he helped take care of Mara and rushed her mom to a screening of Matilda before she passed away. He’s an icon."
25.Sean Astin
"The dude is literally everyone’s kind, goofy dad. Both on-screen and off."
"Underrated for sure. I love that guy!"
26.Tiffany Haddish
"Geniuinely nice IRL, and she is exactly how you think she would be: funny, friendly, and engaging. She's worked incredibly hard for her success, and she deserves it."
27.Bob Ross
"Literally never heard anyone hate him before. It’s funny to me that he was a master sergeant before he was painting."
"He hated yelling at people; that's why he had a soft tone after leaving the military."
28.Sir Ian McKellen
"I went to Sir Ian McKellen’s one-man show a few years ago, and he was amazing. Obviously, I don’t know him personally and can’t confirm how he truly is, but during the intermission, he went into the crowd and spoke to the audience/shook our hands. Then, at the end, he was with the theatre crew taking donations for an organization."
29.John Candy
"John was my very favorite actor. The warmth, love, and honesty he brought to all of his roles was second to none. If I die and go to heaven, it will be walking into a warm bar on a cold day, and John turns to me with that big smile and offers me a beer and a seat next to him."
30.Zendaya
"She is so unproblematic."
31.And finally, Sir David Attenborough
"There is a good part of the English-speaking world that reckons Sir David Attenborough is a saint. We have been watching his passionate but gentle documentaries since we were babies.
"Carl Sagan once asked, 'Who speaks for Earth?' David Attenborough is who speaks for Earth. Not just the people, but all living things of Earth. There is none more gracious nor more deeply qualified. Hear him."
Which celebrity do you think is so lovable that no one could hate them? Sound off in the comments below!
Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.
