The top 6 Hollywood celebs: How do they rank in salary and charity?

The top Hollywood actors and actresses are earning millions of dollars per movie. Do their big paychecks translate into a desire to give back? 

5. Denzel Washington

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Denzel Washington appears at a press opportunity for the upcoming Broadway production of "A Raisin in the Sun."

The iconic actor Denzel Washington has a net worth of $245 million and pulled in an estimated $82 million in the last year. He has multiple property holdings, endorsement deals with CoverGirl, and his own burger chain. So does he give to charity?

The answer is yes. In 2006, the star donated $1 million to Save Africa’s Children, and gave another $25,000 to a North Carolina charity that helps locals pay their heating bills. He is a spokesperson for the Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs of America, a Lifetime Founder Member of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, and an honorary chairperson for Save Africa’s Children. He also donated $1 million to Wiley College to help re-establish its debate team.

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