Jason Momoa, the Hollywood actor known for his roles in
Aquaman and Game of Thrones, has recently made headlines
for openly criticizing Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne “The Rock”
Johnson. The two celebrities teamed up to launch a
fundraising campaign for the victims of the devastating
wildfires in Maui, Hawaii. However, their efforts have been met
with significant backlash, with Momoa being one of the most
vocal critics.

The controversy began when Oprah and The Rock launched a
fund called “The People’s Fund of Maui,” aiming to provide
relief for the victims. While their intentions seemed noble on
the surface, many people, including Momoa, were quick to
point out that both Oprah and The Rock are worth billions and
could have donated much more of their own money. Instead,
they asked the public, many of whom are struggling
financially, to contribute.
Jason Momoa, who has strong ties to Hawaii and has been
actively involved in raising awareness for various social and
environmental causes in the region, expressed his
disappointment publicly. He highlighted the disparity between
the immense wealth of these celebrities and their reliance on
everyday people to fund the relief efforts. Many on social
media echoed his sentiments, accusing Oprah and The Rock of
using the campaign to deflect attention from their own lack of
substantial personal donations.

The backlash has sparked a larger debate about celebrity
philanthropy and whether those with immense wealth should
be doing more to address crises like the Maui wildfires. Jason
Momoa’’s comments have further fueled this discussion, calling
into question the motives behind high-profile fundraising
efforts and the responsibilities of the ultra-wealthy during
times of crisis.

As the controversy continues, many are watching closely to
see if Oprah and The Rock will respond to the growing
criticism, and if they will take steps to personally contribute
more to the relief efforts in Hawaii.