23. Tyler Perry
Location: Green Vegetable Cuisine
Initial cost: $27*
Amount added: $500*
In a notable act of generosity at Green Vegetarian Cuisine in San Antonio, Texas, filmmaker Tyler Perry left a $500 tip on a modest $27 bill in September 2017. Without seeking attention for his deed, Perry’s act of kindness became known through the waitress’s husband, underlining the filmmaker’s humility.
The waitress’s husband highlighted the impact of Perry’s generosity by sharing the receipt online. He remarked that Perry’s decision to leave such a significant tip was driven purely by the goodness of his heart, coming at a crucial time for the couple.