Actress Sandra Bullock has opened her heart and wallet in response to last week’s devastating earthquake and tsunami that rocked Japan, killing over 10,000 people.According to CNN, Bullock sent a $1 million donation to the American Red Cross to help fund disaster relief efforts on the ground. “This contribution is vitally important as the Red Cross works to provide critical assistance and essential relief items in this time of urgent need for so many people in Japan,” the relief organization said.

It was the largest celebrity donation to be announced since the tsunami struck last weekend. Other celebrities donating to the Japan disaster relief include Charlie Sheen and singers Lady Gaga and Katy Perry.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Barack Obama said Thursday he was “heartbroken” over the events unfolding in Japan. He offered his full support to the Japanese people and he reiterated his call for U.S. citizens to evacuate to beyond a 50-mile radius of the broken nuclear reactors.