London: Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio has raked in USD 40 million for his charity at his second annual auction gala in France.
Leonardo DiCaprio. Pic/Santa Banta
The 40-year-old "Inception" star invited his celebrity friends,
including singer Elton John, Michelle Rodriguez and Orlando Bloom, to
help raise funds for the Leonardo Dicaprio Foundation, his environmental
conservation organisation, reported Contactmusic.
"Tonight's event is about supporting LDFs efforts to protect key
species like the tiger, rhino, shark, and mountain gorilla by working
with governments to conserve the jungles, coral reefs and forests they
call home," he said at the event.
The star then opened the lucrative live auction, which was overseen
by Swiss auctioneer Simon de Pury and included a host of luxury items
donated by the actor.
DiCaprio pledged a number of personal lots including rare pieces by
iconic artist Andy Warhol and British graffiti star Banksy, and a Rolex
watch.
John, who performed at the event with John Legend, offered two personal concerts, which raised USD three million each.
The "Rocket Man" hitmaker took to Instagram to share a photograph
with Legend, writing, "Such a honour (sic) to share the stage with the
incredibly talented John Legend.
And a joy to raise money to help save our planet for the Leonardo Dicaprio Foundation."
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