According to Deadline, on March 14, billionaire Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sanchez presented the annual Bezos Courage and Civility Award . The award honors individuals who have initiatives to solve complex social problems, build solidarity, and demonstrate civility through volunteer programs and community activities.

Eva Longoria, 49, received the award for creating the Eva Longoria Foundation (founded in 2012) with the aim of "helping the Latino community build a better future for themselves and their families through education and entrepreneurship." The program provides financial support for low-income people, paying for tuition and business capital. In her acceptance speech, the actress said she was honored and excited to receive the opportunity to invest and expand infrastructure for her community.

Eva Longoria, 49, is an American actress of Mexican descent. She is best known for her role as Gabrielle Solis in the series Desperate Housewives (2004-2012), and was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Television Drama in 2006. She received a master's degree in Chicano Studies in May 2013 from California State University. In addition to her acting career, she is also a famous model. Maxim magazine honored the actress as Woman of the Year in 2014. The 49-year-old beauty's name appeared on the Walk of Fame in 2018 after many years of dedication to the Hollywood entertainment industry.

In addition to Longoria, Jeff Bezos also gave Bill McRaven - 68 years old, former president of the University of Texas system - 50 million USD.

The University of Texas system website notes that McRaven "leads the Preservation of the Force & Family initiative, which aims to ensure the mental and physical health of service members and their families. His wife, Georgeann Brady McRaven, has devoted much of her career to leadership for military and wounded warrior families."

Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez team up to save the Earth (video: Bezos Earth Fund)

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez began presenting the award in 2021 (with a hiatus in 2023). The inaugural award went to attorney Van Jones and chef Jose Andres, who each received $50 million. Both are humanitarians with notable community projects. In 2022, country singer and philanthropist Dolly Parton was the next honoree.

After stepping down as CEO of Amazon in 2021, Bezos has focused on conservation and his space exploration company Blue Origin. His net worth is now more than $192 billion, according to Forbes .

Lauren Sánchez, 54, is an American actress, TV host and film producer. She went public with her relationship with Jeff Bezos in January 2019, shortly after Bezos announced his divorce from MacKenzie Scott after 25 years of marriage. At the same time, Sánchez divorced her husband of 13 years, Patrick Whitesell.

Phuong Thao (according to Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter )