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Zoe Saldaña's Generous Gift to Van Der Beek's Family
12 Feb
Summary
- Zoe Saldaña established a recurring monthly donation of $2,500.
- The donation supports James Van Der Beek's widow and six children.
- The GoFundMe reached $1.16 million toward its $1.3 million goal.
Actress Zoe Saldaña demonstrated remarkable generosity towards the family of James Van Der Beek, who died recently at 48. Saldaña initiated a recurring monthly donation of $2,500 to a GoFundMe campaign established for Van Der Beek's family.
This substantial contribution aims to assist Van Der Beek's widow, Kimberly, and their six children. The GoFundMe initiative has seen significant success, raising $1.16 million of its $1.3 million target, an amount that was increased after initial fan donations quickly met the original goal.
While Saldaña and Van Der Beek did not appear to have worked closely together, her support has been widely praised. However, a segment of online commentary criticized the donation amount relative to Saldaña's net worth, sparking defensive reactions from others who lauded her commitment to consistent, long-term support.
Van Der Beek was best known for his iconic role in the television series 'Dawson's Creek'. His fans rallied to support his family after his battle with colorectal cancer. The GoFundMe was initially set at $1 million and was later increased.
