Paul Newman's Generosity

We often hear Hollywood types telling us how we have to give more money to the problems of the world while they continue to live their lavish lifestyles without offering the same sacrifice they demand of everyone else. Paul Newman is the exception:

Movie star Paul Newman has quietly turned over the entire value of his ownership in Newman’s Own — the company that makes salad dressing and cookies — to charity.

Completed over a two-year period in 2005 and 2006, the amount of his donations to Newman’s Own Foundation Inc. comes to an astounding $120 million.

This is unprecedented for any movie star or anyone from what we call Hollywood. Of course Newman and actress wife Joanne Woodward have never been Hollywood types. They’ve lived their lives quietly in Westport, Conn., for the last 50 years. (They were married in January 1958. And people said it wouldn’t last!)

Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Newman.