'Real Prince of Wales': Welsh Actor Michael Sheen writes off $1 million in debt for 900 people; netizens laud his good deed

In a major development, Welsh Hollywood star Michael Sheen wrote off debt for 900 people totaling over $1 million using his own money.

The Romeo and Juliet actor started a debt acquisition company to help people in his native South Wales. Additionally, his new business venture is being documented in the upcoming documentary called Michael Sheen's Secret Million Pound Giveaway.

Michael Sheen's Secret Million Pound Giveaway

The show, based on Michael Sheen's new venture, aims to reveal how banks and other finance companies are making profit from the most vulnerable in the country.

Sheen bought $1 million of debt, or around $1.29 million, with the project. Raising the funds, he invested his $129,000 from his own pocket because it had come down in value.

'Prince of Wales'

The generous deed by Michael Sheen garnered much attention on social media. Fans lauded the actor for his helping gesture, as one praised him by calling him the real 'Prince of Wales.'

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On the other hand, another appreciated him by saying 'wonderful gesture'.

"But seriously this is very cool of him and he's really followed through on giving back," a user said.

While another wrote, "Unfortunately he's quite good at finding money that's helping other people and making sure it stops."

One user compared Sheen with tech billionaire Elon Musk and said, "Elon could do this for a million people and still have some money left. Sadly he, and most billionaires, are nothing like Michael Sheen."

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Michael Sheen reveals details behind his secret mission

Amid all praises and appreciations, Michael Sheen, during his appearance at BBC's The One Show on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, revealed the details about his Secret Million Pound Giveaway mission.

There is financial help from the UK Government for steel communities in Port Talbot.

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He said it took him two years to get it running instead of the few weeks or even a month that he earlier thought it would take. He said that they also had to do it 'secretly,' which complicated the process even more.