In 2018, at just 22 years old, Timothée Chalamet made a bold move that went beyond Hollywood headlines — choosing to donate his entire salary from the Woody Allen film A Rainy Day in New York to three major organizations dedicated to justice and equality. Among them: Time’s Up, the Legal Defense Fund supporting survivors of sexual harassment and abuse.
At the height of the #MeToo movement, Chalamet became one of the first high-profile young actors to speak out — not with words alone, but with action. His donation also benefited RAINN (the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) and The LGBT Center in New York, demonstrating a broad commitment to advocacy and inclusion.
In a statement posted to Instagram at the time, Chalamet acknowledged that he couldn’t fully comment on the production due to contractual obligations — but that he wanted to be “worthy of standing shoulder to shoulder with the brave artists who are fighting for all people to be treated with the respect and dignity they deserve.”
Chalamet’s decision resonated across the industry. It signaled a shift: that integrity and accountability matter, even — and especially — when they come with risk. Instead of distancing himself quietly, he redirected his earnings to fuel progress.
More than a donation, it was a stand — one that proved this generation of artists is redefining what leadership looks like.
Timothée Chalamet didn’t just write a check. He sent a message.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
