Billionaire Jeff Bezos gave Eva Longoria – actress “Desperate Housewives” – 50 million USD to honor her contribution to society.
According to Deadline, on March 14, the American billionaire and his fiancee Lauren Sánchez presented the annual Bezos Courage and Civility Award . The award aims to honor individuals with initiatives to solve complex social problems, build a spirit of solidarity, and demonstrate civilization through volunteer programs and activities for the community.
Eva Longoria, 49 years old, received the award for building the Eva Longoria Foundation (founded in 2012) with the purpose of “helping the Latin community build a good future for themselves and their families through education and entrepreneurship.” . Financial support program for low-income people, paying tuition and business capital. In his acceptance speech, the actor said he was honored and excited to receive the opportunity to invest and expand infrastructure for his community.
From left to right: Billionaire Jeff Bezos, Ms. Lauren Sanchez, Eva Longoria and Mr. Bill McRaven at the awards event. Photo: Courtesy of the Bezos Courage and Civility Awards
Eva Longoria is a Mexican-American actress, famous for her role as Grabrielle Solis in the series Desperate Housewives (2004-2012), who received a Golden Globe nomination for drama in 2006. She has a master’s degree in television. in Chicano Studies (Latino studies) in May 2013 from California State University. Besides her acting career, she is also a famous model. The Maxim newspaper honored the actress as Woman of the Year in 2014. The 49-year-old beauty’s name appeared on the Walk of Fame in 2018 after many years of dedication to Hollywood entertainment.
In addition to Longoria, Jeff Bezos also gave Bill McRaven – 68 years old, former president of the University of Texas system – an amount of 50 million USD.
The University of Texas system’s website notes that McRaven is “the leader of the Preservation of the Force & Family initiative, which aims to ensure the mental and physical health of military service members and their families. His wife, Georgeann Brady McRaven, contributed much of her career as a leader to the families of military and wounded soldiers.”
EntertainmentCelebrityInternationalSaturday, March 16, 2024, 13:21 (GMT+7)Jeff Bezos donated $50 million to actress Eva LongoriaBillionaire Jeff Bezos gave Eva Longoria – actress “Desperate Housewives” – 50 million USD to honor her contribution to society.
According to Deadline, on March 14, the American billionaire and his fiancee Lauren Sánchez presented the annual Bezos Courage and Civility Award. The award aims to honor individuals with initiatives to solve complex social problems, build a spirit of solidarity, and demonstrate civilization through volunteer programs and activities for the community.
Eva Longoria, 49 years old, received the award for building the Eva Longoria Foundation (founded in 2012) with the purpose of “helping the Latin community build a good future for themselves and their families through education and entrepreneurship.” . Financial support program for low-income people, paying tuition and business capital. In his acceptance speech, the actor said he was honored and excited to receive the opportunity to invest and expand infrastructure for his community.
Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez, Eva Longoria and Bill McRaven at the awards event. Photo: Courtesy of the Bezos Courage and Civility AwardsFrom left to right: Billionaire Jeff Bezos, Ms. Lauren Sanchez, Eva Longoria and Mr. Bill McRaven at the awards event. Photo: Courtesy of the Bezos Courage and Civility Awards
Eva Longoria is a Mexican-American actress, famous for her role as Grabrielle Solis in the series Desperate Housewives (2004-2012), and received a Golden Globe nomination for television drama in 2006. She has a master’s degree in television. in Chicano Studies (Latino studies) in May 2013 from California State University. Besides her acting career, she is also a famous model. Maxim magazine honored the actress as Woman of the Year in 2014. The 49-year-old beauty’s name appeared on the Walk of Fame in 2018 after many years of dedication to Hollywood entertainment.
In addition to Longoria, Jeff Bezos also gave Bill McRaven – 68 years old, former president of the University of Texas system – an amount of 50 million USD.
The University of Texas system’s website notes that McRaven is “the leader of the Preservation of the Force & Family initiative, which aims to ensure the mental and physical health of military service members and their families. His wife, Georgeann Brady McRaven, contributed much of her career as a leader to the families of military and wounded soldiers.”
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez accompany in environmental protection activities. Video: Bezos Earth Fund
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez will start presenting the prize from 2021 (interrupted only in 2023). The first prize went to lawyer Van Jones and chef Jose Andres, each receiving $50 million. Both are humanitarians with outstanding community projects. In 2022, country music singer and philanthropist Dolly Parton is the next name to be honored.
Billionaire Jeff Bezos, 60 years old, is an American media mogul and investor. He is famous for founding and building Amazon as an online bookstore, then expanding to include e-commerce products and services. During his 27 years at the helm, he turned Amazon into the world’s largest retail empire.
After stepping down as CEO of Amazon in 2021, Bezos focused on conservation and the space exploration company Blue Origin. His net worth is currently more than $192 billion, according to Forbes.
Lauren Sánchez, 54 years old, is an American actress, MC and film production company owner. She announced her relationship with Jeff Bezos in January 2019, right after Bezos announced his divorce from MacKenzie Scott after 25 years of marriage. At the same time, Sánchez divorced her husband of 13 years, Patrick Whitesell.