Carrey Donates $1 Million to Victims' Families

September 20 -- Jim Carrey, the first actor to earn a $20 million salary, is opening his wallet to aid relief efforts in the wake of last week's terrorist attacks. Carrey, who is one of the stars scheduled to appear on Friday night's multi-network fund-raising special, America: A Tribute to Heroes, has donated $1 million to victims' families.Carrey's publicist said that through his donation, the actor "hopes [to] encourage other people to contribute as generously as they can."

He's certainly not alone. Joining the dozens of performers who have already donated money or are involved in benefits, Rosie O'Donnell has pledged $1 million to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. A donation in the same amount from rapper/producer Dr. Dre is earmarked for Los Angeles-area radio station KPWR ("Power 106")'s Knowledge Is Power Foundation.

Reuters contributed to this story.