Jesse Eisenberg attends the Academy Gala Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. Eric Thayer/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images
Jesse Eisenberg shocked some folks during an appearance on “Today” with an announcement which seemed to also surprise him.
The “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” star was being hailed by the morning show’s co-anchor Craig Melvin for being a big supporter of blood drives, given that Eisenberg once helped out and donated during one held at “Today.”
“Yeah that’s true,” Eisenberg said. “I’m actually donating my kidney in six weeks. I really am.”
As those present expressed their surprise, the actor added, “I don’t know why. I got bitten by the blood donation bug. Yeah, I love it..”
“The Social Network” actor explained that he

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