Jesse Eisenberg Reveals He's Donating His Kidney to a Complete Stranger
September 26, 2026
Jesse Eisenberg announced on "The Today Show" that he'll donate a kidney to a stranger in mid-December through an altruistic donation program. The actor, a longtime blood donor, said the procedure is "essentially risk-free" and hopes to inspire others. Using a national kidney exchange, his organ could reach a patient in Kansas City or anywhere in the country, potentially triggering a chain of life-saving transplants.
Taking generosity to a new level. Jesse Eisenberg's selfless act.
Jesse Eisenberg is taking generosity to a whole new level.
Donating to a complete stranger. Revealed on 'The Today Show'.
The Social Network star revealed during an interview on The Today Show that he'll be donating one of his kidneys to a complete stranger.
The procedure in six weeks. Set for mid-December.
The 42-year-old actor said he's actually donating his kidney in six weeks, with the procedure taking place in mid-December.
An altruistic donation. Giving to someone he'll never meet.
Eisenberg explained that he's doing what's known as an altruistic donation, meaning the recipient is someone he doesn't even know.
"Essentially risk-free." Hoping to inspire others.
He described the procedure as essentially risk-free and so needed, hoping to inspire others to consider doing the same.
A longtime blood donor. A natural next step.
The actor, who's long been a regular blood donor, says the idea struck him after realizing how many lives a single donation can save.
Using a national kidney exchange. His organ could travel anywhere.
Using a national kidney exchange, his organ could go to a patient in Kansas City or anywhere in the country.
Creating a chain of transplants. One donation, multiple lives saved.
The donation could create a chain of life-saving transplants, extending its impact far beyond a single recipient.
"I'm so excited to do it." A genuine sense of purpose.
Eisenberg expressed genuine excitement about the upcoming procedure, calling it something he's truly looking forward to.
A star using his platform for good. Generosity beyond the screen.
Beyond his acting career, Eisenberg is using his platform to highlight the life-saving impact of organ donation.