Wendy Williams has lashed out at Australians Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban for donating just $500,000 to their home country’s fires.
The host went after the couple on the Hot Topics segment of her show today, saying she expected them to give more money.
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She said: “You got two Australians the Keith and the Nicole, and they donated $500k. That would be 250 a piece… That’s it? That’s it?
“These are your people. These are your countrymen, and that’s all you do?”
However, she quickly back-pedaled on her comments, saying she shouldn’t judge what they gave to the cause.
Wendy went on: “And then I found myself acting like you all and saying oh wait let me pull pack and stop counting their money.
“Let me pull back. Any penny is something…although there were non Australian people who donated a million dollars.”
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Her beef with Nicole and Keith followed talk of the Kardashians apparently being slammed for not donating to the relief efforts.
Kim Kardashian, 39, responded saying: ““Nothing gets me more heated than to see people think they know what we donated to and to think we have to publicize everything.”
During the segment Wendy mentioned how US stars like Pink pledged a million dollars to the relief efforts.
However, according to Pink’s twitter, the singer has donated $500K.
She posted on social media:“I am totally devastated watching what is happening in Australia right now with the horrific bushfires.
“I am pledging a donation of $500,000 directly to the local fire services that are battling so hard on the frontlines. My heart goes out to our friends and family in Oz.”
Australian pop star Kylie Minogue also announced on twitter she and her family have donated half a million dollars.
But Wendy persisted during the segment: “Where do the Urbans get off with $500K simple dollars… I don’t mean to judge.”
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When it comes to bigger donators, Sir Elton John and Chris Hemsworth have given $1 million each toward to efforts.
The star with the deepest pockets may be Australian comedian Celeste Barber whose Facebook fundraiser has brought in more than $20 million for the bushfires.
Over the weekend Nicole, 52, took to Instagram to encourage others to support the cause.
She said: “Our family’s support, thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by the fires all over Australia.
“We are donating $500,000 to the Rural Fire Services who are all doing and giving so much right now.”
A rep for Nicole told People that their house in Australia is not on fire but is under threat in the area.
She and Keith, 52, also vacationed in Sydney over the holidays.
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People also reported Nicole was visibly upset at a Golden Globes event in Beverly Hills before the awards show.
She told reporters: “I’m so sorry I’m so distracted by what’s happening in Australia.”
The Australian bushfires have killed more than 26 people in addition to the 500 million animals and destroyed thousands of homes.
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