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HOLLYWOOD star Jesse Eisenberg has revealed he’s donating his kidney to a stranger.

The Oscar nominated actor, 42, is set to have the operation in just six weeks in a bid to save a person with advanced kidney disease.

He appeared on the TODAY show on Thursday morning and shared: “I’m actually donating my kidney in six weeks. I really am.“

The Social Network actor was then asked what made him want to donate his organ in such a selfless act.

He replied: “I don’t know why. I got bitten by the blood donation bug. I’m doing an altruistic donation (in) mid-December. I’m so excited to do it.”

An altruistic or non-directed kidney donor is a person who wishes to donate a kidney to a person with advanced kidney disease, who he or she does not know.

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Many non-directed donors do not know anyone personally who is in need of a kidney transplant.

Jesse went on to explain why other people should consider becoming organ donors, saying: “It’s essentially risk-free and so needed.

“I think people will realize that it’s a no-brainer, if you have the time and the inclination.”

The Zombieland actor spoke about the benefits of being an altruistic donor.

He explained: “Let’s say person X needs a kidney in Kansas City, (and) their child or whoever was going to donate to them is, for whatever set of reasons, not a match, but somehow I am.

“That person can still get my kidney and hopefully that child of that person still donates their kidney, right? But it goes to a bank where that person can find a match recipient, but it only works if there is basically an altruistic donor.”

Jesse said he first had the idea about donating his kidney nearly a decade ago.

He reached out to an organization at the time but never heard back.

But now Jesse is set to go ahead with the procedure in December.

“I was in the hospital the next day and went through a battery of tests, and I’m now scheduled in mid-December,” he shared.

Jesse also discussed the National Kidney Foundation’s family voucher program, where allows a living donor to donate a kidney to a stranger now and receive vouchers for up to five healthy family members to use in the future, if one of them needs a transplant.

He said: “The way it works now is you can put a list of whoever you would like to be the first to be at the top of the list.

“So it’s risk-free for my family, as well.”

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Jesse is best known for films such as The Social Network, Zombieland, and Now You See Me.

He is also recognized for his roles in Adventureland, The Squid and the Whale, and the DC Extended Universe as Lex Luthor in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League. 

A must-watch romantic comedy has just landed on BBC iPlayer.

An Academy Award-winning period drama starring an unrecognisable A-lister is now streaming for free.

BBC iPlayer has just added Shakespeare in Love to its library, ready for theatre and romcom lovers to devour.

Released in 1998, the star-studded film features Oscar winners Gwyneth Paltrow, Colin Firth and Ben Affleck. It also stars Dame Judi Dench in a role that almost completely disguises the acclaimed actress.

For those who missed the hit romantic drama, it follows young playwright William Shakespeare (played by Joseph Fiennes) as he is battling writer’s block.

While looking for a new muse, William meets his ideal woman, Viola (Paltrow), and is inspired to write one of his most famous plays, Romeo and Juliet.

Dame Dench plays Queen Elizabeth I, donning the hair, makeup and 16th century garments to fit the royal part. Despite being on screen for around eight minutes, Dench’s performance earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

The drama’s accolades didn’t stop there, as Shakespeare in Love also took home the Best Picture prize, alongside the Best Costume; Best Original Music; Best Screenplay, and Best Art Direction awards. Paltrow also bagged the Best Leading Actress gong, which remains her only Oscar win to date.

Directed by John Madden, the period drama has an impressive 92% Rotten Tomatoes score. The critics’ consensus reads: “Endlessly witty, visually rapturous, and sweetly romantic, Shakespeare in Love is a delightful romantic comedy that succeeds on nearly every level.”

Casual moviegoers similarly rave about the nineties hit, with one viewer writing: “Incredibly heart-warming and wildly entertaining, this movie has something for everybody, and it is so much fun to watch. I definitely recommend it for romance and comedy fans!”

A second said: “I absolutely love this movie, it’s a timeless classic and an absolute must see. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll fall in love with the characters.

“It’s quoted almost daily in my household, and rightfully so! If you haven’t seen it already, I highly recommend this movie!”

Meanwhile, a third penned: “Simply put, this is a fun film that never lacks for comedy. Everyone in this film portrays their parts with elegance. And as if to top the entire film off, Dame Judi Dench plays a rather fantastically entertaining Queen Elizabeth I.”

Shakespeare in Love is streaming now on BBC iPlayer.