Friday, August 15, 2008

Actors Donate Salary


posted by ~thea 3:13 PM

Although this news has been posted on different sites over the last few days, this particular one is from TONIGHT. Although I know next to nothing about Colin Farrell or Jude Law, I am not at all surprised that Johnny Depp did this.

'The money goes to Heath's daughter
August 15, 2008

Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell and Jude Law have donated their earnings from new movie The Imaginarium Of Dr Parnassus to Heath Ledger's daughter Matilda.

The actors - who replaced Heath following his death from an accidental prescription drugs overdose in January - wanted to give their money to Heath's two-year-old child with actress Michelle Williams to ensure she has a secure future.

The movie's director Terry Gilliam said: "The three actors were totally heroic coming in. This doesn't happen very often - where there's a tragedy like this, and very famous, very successful actors suddenly say, 'OK, we'll do whatever it takes to help.'

"They came, they did the work, they allowed the movie to be finished, they didn't take money - the money goes to Heath's daughter. That's extraordinary!

"I am so glad these guys are so humble. That's why they make a great addition to the film. It will be bittersweet seeing this movie knowing he was filming it only days before he died. This picture still hurts to see because as we all know he did die a couple of days after this picture was taken. My thoughts will always be with Heath."

Johnny, Colin and Jude will all play Heath's character Tony as he is transported into three separate dimensions, which he accesses via a paranormal mirror belonging to a travelling theatre troupe.


5 Comments:

Anonymous Bella said...

I don't know what to say to that. Johnny and Colin and Jude did a wonderful thing.

August 16, 2008 12:23 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

This is why Johnny is a true star !

NC65, Anahiem, CA

August 16, 2008 5:06 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Just another example of the kind of humble humanitarian that is Johnny Depp. I believe he does even more, whenever children are involved. God Bless him.

August 17, 2008 9:47 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

That is why I like him because when it comes to kids he is kind and caring person.

August 18, 2008 3:44 PM  
Anonymous sheryl said...

I don't really follow Jude Law and Collin Farrell, but that was really great of them to donate their paychecks. As far as Johnny donating his, no surprise there. Excellent actor with a golden heart.

August 19, 2008 12:50 AM  

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