Best Celebrity Tippers

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The best celebrity tippers seem to understand that not everyone is raking in the cash like they are. These kind-hearted big spenders appreciate the good service that they get when they visit any establishment and tip with a generous hand.

Johnny Depp is the best celebrity tipper.

Serving Celebrities

Any wait staff, doorman, valet or other employee in the service industry knows that tips increase their sometimes meager salaries. When a celebrity walks in, most people would assume that a big tip is in his or her future. Many hard working servers put in overtime to accommodate celebrities and their entourages and bend over backwards to ensure everything is perfect. A good tip should be a sign from anyone, especially stars who can afford to be generous, that this extra work is appreciated.

This isn't always the case, of course, as there are some notoriously bad tippers among the stars. Some, however, understand that leaving a big tip will ensure good service in the future. The good press that follows sure doesn't hurt, either!

The Best Celebrity Tippers

So who are these big hearted celebrities that tip so well? One of the best is actor Johnny Depp, who has been in the news on more than one occasion for his generous tipping.

Depp brought a party of 15 folks, including his co-star and the director of his most recent film, Public Enemies, to a Chicago establishment called Gibson's Bar and Steakhouse. The tip was worth $4,400, which was split between the restaurant's twelve employees. On another occasion, he left a $1,500 tip for a bill that totaled $2,600.

Those who have waited on Depp say that he is soft-spoken and doesn't make demands of the staff. He apparently doesn't like to be treated any differently than the other customers. Isn't that refreshing?

Other Great Celebrity Tippers

Drew Barrymore

If you work in the service industry, here are some celebrities that you should welcome into your establishment, as they're well known for being heavy-handed tippers:

Charlie Sheen – The actor reportedly tipped each staff member $200 after his daughter's birthday party.

Drew Barrymore – Barrymore normally leaves a tip that is equal to the bill.

Julia Roberts – Roberts appreciates good service, and has also been known to tip 100% of her bill.

David Beckham – Posh Spice's husband reportedly left a $1,000 tip at Joxer Daly's Bar, when his tab was only $100.

Barrack Obama – Celebrity gossip sites say that Mr. Obama paid for a $2 beer with a twenty dollar bill, and told the server to keep the change.

Bill Murray – The comedian is widely known for his generosity in tipping.

Hulk Hogan – The Hulk is not only happy to offer a large tip, but he also takes time to speak with staff, get photos taken and sign autographs.

Hulk Hogan

Paris Hilton – Believe it or not, the heiress is said to be a very good tipper at restaurants, as well as with her stylists, manicurists, hair dressers and various other service folks.

Drew Carey – The comedian turned game show host is known to leave $100 bills as a tip.

Mike Tyson – Mike Tyson is said to enjoy passing out hundred-dollar tips, no matter where he goes.

Richard Dreyfuss – This actor once had a reputation for being on the stingy side, but it seems that he's seen the error of his ways. He recently left a fair sized tip at a restaurant, and even stuck around to help staff clean up the mess left by his kids.

The Best and the Worst Celebrity Tippers

If you're looking for more on the tipping habits of the rich and famous, the blog Stained Apron has a long list of both the good and the bad. Though they don't include any details with the lists, such as how much the tip was or how demanding the celebrities were, it's still an interesting list to read. You can view the main blog itself though for lots of stories, including celebrity encounters.

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