US EditionOprah Winfrey Addresses Backlash After Asking Fans To Donate To Maui Relief Efforts
- Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson joined forces to create the People's Fund of Maui, with $5 million each donated, to support those affected by wildfires in Maui.
- Despite facing online backlash and accusations of hypocrisy, Oprah and Dwayne remained committed to their goal of providing direct financial assistance to the people impacted by the wildfires, inspired by Dolly Parton's successful charity efforts. The fund has already verified and cleared 2,200 individuals to receive support.
- The attention and controversy surrounding the fund highlighted the divided state of the country, making Oprah feel sad about the overall situation. However, she used her experience to express compassion for young individuals who face online attacks and bullying, acknowledging the toll it can take on their well-being.
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Oprah Winfrey, who owns 1,000 acres of land on Maui, angered fans with her fundraiser after the wildfires. Here's a rundown of her history with Hawaii.
Oprah Winfrey and one of her properties in Hawaii.Getty Images Oprah Winfrey reportedly owns around 1,000 acres of land across Maui, Hawaii. After the August wildfires, Winfrey visited shelters and started a fund to help locals. Some fans online criticized her call for donations, which she referred to as "vitriol" this week. Oprah Winfrey has been a part-time resident of the Hawaiian island of Maui since 2004 when she purchased around 100 acres…
Oprah Winfrey says online backlash against her call for Maui donations makes her ‘sad’ at ‘vitriol’
Oprah Winfrey responded to online backlash against her fundraising efforts for the victims of the fire in Lahaina on the island of Maui in Hawaii, saying, "It made me sad that we're at this state in our country."
Oprah Winfrey 'terrorized and vilified' over her Hawaii relief fund - Entertainment News
Oprah Winfrey was shocked and saddened after she was "terrorized and vilified online" over her Hawaii relief fund. The TV titan teamed up with wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson to form the People's Fund of Maui to help all those affected by the devastating wildfi...
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