Keanu Reeves has expressed concerns about Hollywood elites like Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson using the Maui fires to solicit donations. Oprah and Johnson launched the People’s Fund of Maui, claiming it would provide financial aid directly to fire victims. However, rumors suggest the fund might be a scam, with accusations that Oprah and Johnson aren’t using their own wealth sufficiently to aid victims, but instead asking the public for donations.

Following the Maui wildfires, which resulted in 115 deaths and significant devastation, Oprah and Johnson requested public donations while promising each survivor $1,200. Critics have pointed out that the fund’s administrators are earning substantial salaries, raising doubts about the fund’s efficacy. Further skepticism arose when it was revealed Oprah owns over 2,000 acres of land in Maui, sparking allegations she might be exploiting the situation for personal gain. This controversy has led to widespread backlash, with some suggesting Oprah’s actions are more about maintaining a positive public image than providing genuine help.