Paul Newman was one of Hollywood’s brightest stars. He could have spent his fortune on yachts, mansions, or luxury. Instead, in 1982, he put his face on a jar of salad dressing—and changed lives forever.
The brand was called Newman’s Own. From the very beginning, Paul made a promise: 100% of the profits would go to charity. Not some. Not most. Every single penny.
People thought it was crazy. But Newman just smiled and said, “Let’s give it all away.”
That small experiment on grocery shelves grew into something extraordinary. Over the decades, more than $600 million has been donated—building camps for children with serious illnesses, feeding families, and supporting thousands of community charities worldwide.
Paul never wanted credit. He didn’t want headlines. He just wanted kids to laugh at summer camp, families to share meals, and communities to feel cared for.
His legacy wasn’t the movies. It was the simple belief that success means nothing unless you share it.