Some fans are defending Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson after their Maui fundraiser was met with backlash
Arts And Entertainment,Oprah Winfrey
• Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Oprah Winfrey announced a fund to help Maui residents. • They faced backlash as viewers asked why wealthy celebrities were asking ordinary people for money. • Some fans jumped to the defense of the duo and pointed out they were just trying to help. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Oprah Winfrey were met with significant backlash when they asked people for donations towards a fundraiser for those affected by the Maui wildfires, as many questioned why they didn't contribute more themselves. But now some...
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