Singer-actor Donnie Wahlberg praised after leaving $2,020 tip for server

The kind gesture came to light when Wahlberg’s wife Jenny McCarthy shared a picture of the bill.

Singer-actor Donnie Wahlberg was praised on social media after reports emerged that he left a massive $2,020 (Rs 1.44 lakh) tip for a server at an Illinois restaurant. Wahlberg, who is the brother of actor Mark Wahlberg, wished the woman a happy new year and said it was part of the 2020 tip challenge, in which patrons leave a tip of $2,020 for servers.

The ‘Blue Blood’ actor left the massive tip for his server named Bethany after he ran up a bill of $78 at the IHOP outlet. Wahlberg’s wife Jenny McCarthy described her husband as an amazing man and tweeted out a picture of the bill, with the hashtag #2020tipchallenge.

. @DonnieWahlberg starting 2020 off like the amazing man he is. #ihop #2020tipchallenge
🥰 pic.twitter.com/AjAEN0hqL6

— Jenny McC-Wahlberg (@JennyMcCarthy) January 1, 2020

On social media, many praised the actor’s decision. Here are some reactions:

He is such a wonderful human being.

— Sharebear1968 (@ShateBear) January 2, 2020

He’s Friggen amazing!!! I wish I had money to do this. But I pay it forward at Dunkin’ and buy coffees when I can

— Paola (@Donnielover6) January 1, 2020

That’s so awesome. I bet he totally made her day. Super sweet guy to do this for sure. 🤗💗🥰

— Petrina Joyce Fryer (@PetrinaJoyce) January 1, 2020

They really don’t make them like him anymore ♥️♥️♥️

— WendyW🖤Ddub Girl (@itsmisswendy79) January 1, 2020

And just when I think he cannot get any more loving and giving he’s goes and does this!

— cassandraTT (@CassTThompson) January 1, 2020

I can only imagine how grateful Bethany’s heart feels. ❤️🙌🏼 Makes me want to cry happy tears.

— Leilani🌺 (@specialpatti) January 1, 2020

He’s the best and probably put the biggest smile on her face because you never know what somebody is facing #2020tipchallange

— Michele (with one L) (@MicheleKastler) January 1, 2020

Omg. I’m in tears. 😭 he is an amazing man and we are all so blessed to call him and you #family #Bhlove

— Tisha (@tacolover1980) January 1, 2020

❤️❤️ No surprise there!

— Beth (@Cuttersftbll) January 1, 2020

Awesome!! I always do my best to give! Rather give then get just how I was raised!! Every and any bit helps!! Need more of this in this crazy but beautiful world we live in!! ❤️🙏🏼

— Jessica 🇵🇹 (@jessaugie) January 1, 2020

We are the same. You have a heart of gold 💜☺️😘

— Paola (@Donnielover6) January 1, 2020

Wow. He is just an amazing person. Bethany just paid off Christmas

— 🍀🍀 Katie Loring 🍀🍀 (@KatieLoring1) January 1, 2020

Kindest, most generous and down to earth guy I’ve ever met. ❤️ his heart is so big and full of love, thank you Donnie for spreading your love and positivity with others🙌🏼

— Jaelynn~Ddub’s Cover Girl ♡ (@jmfnkotb1) January 1, 2020

Holy shocker…. such love!! I love that you bless others with what you’ve earned!!❤️

— Joy Full 4 Step 2 (@JoyFull4Step2) January 1, 2020

Recently, another waitress in Michigan received a $2,020 tip from a patron who chose to remain anonymous.