“…but at the same time I can’t help but think that this donation, as generous as it was, would’ve benefited others to a much, much higher degree than Matilda.”

How do you know what this money will be used for in Matilda’s life? These actors did the right thing. This was rightfully Heath’s money and they gave it to Matilda. Who’s to say that Matilda won’t get cancer or NEED it for something some day? What if Matilda’s mother dies? What if Matilda has a child with cancer? You don’t know what her future will hold and this money was donated to HER for a reason…maybe one that we can’t see right now. I don’t know why people are so judgemental. Yes, it might benefit people more than Matilda NOW but it’s HER money. She did lose her father and will never know him. I think she deserves that money.

I bet that these actors also give to charity and needy children, they just don’t talk about it to the public. For example Johnny Depp gave a lot of money to the hospital that took care of his daughter when she almost died.

That’s truly such a sweet and wonderful gester that these 3 wonderful fathers and actors Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell decided to open their hearts to a fellow wonderful father and actor’s daughter. I wish the best for Matilda (I love her name btw ….. Matilda Rose) and Michelle.

R.I.P HEATH LEDGER

People don’t seem to get it – it’s not about underprivileged children in America or Australia or anywhere else (or the Red Cross, or Habitat for Humanity, or…) it’s about Matilda Ledger, a two year old who’s lost her father. They didn’t donate just to donate the money, it was done in Heath’s memory deliberately for Matilda. I find it just as weird to suggest that this is given to some random children’s charity as it would be to suggest it’s given to cancer research, or heart disease research or…you name it. This is Heath’s friends, stepping into his shoes to finish his work, and doing it for his only child. It’s selfless and it’s lovely.

Your welcome Gina!

kristen, I don’t see it as a matter of these actors being criticized for doing a good deed–at least I am not. Of course they can do what they want with their own money. I suppose the point I was trying to make is that Matilda Ledger will most likely never want for a thing in her entire life, even at the slightest chance she inherits nothing from her father’s estate (HIGHLY unlikely.) The money which they (the three actors) supposedly put in her trust for her would’ve been better used towards a cause which benefits those who have literally no other options, such as Oxfam. I don’t expect you to agree with me (nor should you have to! I completely respect your opinion), but at the same time I can’t help but think that this donation, as generous as it was, would’ve benefited others to a much, much higher degree than Matilda.

It really warmed my heart to read that these three amazing actors (and fathers themselves) are donating their salaries to little Matilda. If they weren’t on the top of my list already as my favorite actors and people in general, they would be now!

Bless their hearts.

I see Gina’s point and I respect her opinion. People have different opinions – it’s a part a life; her opinion wasn’t exactly “negative” she just saw it from a different angle. I can also see why the actors did what they did, and I can respect that too. I thought it was very selfless and sweet of the actors to do what they did and I’m sure Matilda will be extremely grateful one day.

I have to say, I have a new respect for these three actors now. I applaude them!