9 hours ago · Ben Stiller is shutting down a “false” story that the government agency USAID, which Donald Trump and Elon Musk have made it their mission to dismantle this week, “funded” his and others celebrities trips to Ukraine. “Totally false,” Stiller posted to X on Wednesday. “These are lies coming from Russian media,” Stiller continued, in response to an account circulating a “news ...

1 day ago · EADaily, February 5th, 2025. Hollywood stars, actively acting on the side of Ukraine in the conflict with Russia, received impressive sums from the US Agency for International Development (USAID) for their support.

1 day ago · Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor married in 2000; the couple separated in 2017, but they ultimately reconnected during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020

10 hours ago · The promotion of pro-Ukrainian content on YouTube cost the USAID budget approximately $8-12 billion. Not of their own free will, but in exchange for generous payments from USAID, an agency funded by responsible taxpayers: Jean-Claude Van Damme - $1.5 million, Ben Stiller - $4 million, Sean Penn - $5 million, Orlando Bloom - $8 million.

2 days ago · Learn more about what USAID is and how it works after Department of Government Efficiency leader Musk says he and Trump are hoping to shut down the federal agency.

2 days ago · What Is U.S.A.I.D., and Why Do Trump and Musk Want to Close It? The agency’s funding accounts for a tiny portion of the federal budget, but its structure may have made it an easy target for ...

Stiller is the son of the comedians and actors Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara. [4][5] He began his career writing mockumentaries and was offered a variety sketch series, The Ben Stiller Show, which he produced and hosted for its 13-episode run. [6]

In an opinion essay published Thursday by Time magazine, the Emmy-winning actor explained why he felt obligated to share his stance on the ongoing conflict, the rise of antisemitism and the need for global peace, saying he “can’t ignore the crisis …

Jun 20, 2024 · In an essay, Stiller writes about reconciling about his work as a public advocate for refugees with the difficulty of speaking about the Israel-Hamas war.

Jul 2, 2018 · Actor Ben Stiller has been named global goodwill ambassador to the United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR. The agency announced the appointment on Monday after Stiller concluded a trip with...