Shaquille O’Neal showed just how big his heart is by picking up the tab for several customers at O’ Couture Boutique in Staten Island.
Last week, Shaq made a surprise visit to the boutique store while in town to film the Amazon Prime series Gravesend. Shaq was looking for a restroom, but his brief visit quickly turned into a memorable experience for customers and staff.
In a video shared online, the basketball hall of famer helped a young woman zip up the back of a black ball gown and spoke to a store employee before reportedly buying dresses for a bridal party and a young woman for her quinceañera. The boutique shared the moment on Instagram with a caption celebrating his surprise visit.
“LOOK WHO’S IN THE HOUSE TODAY. @shaq the ONE & ONLY stopped into @o_coutureboutique_ today,” the business wrote in their Instagram post of the moment. “We don’t lie when we say this is the best place to be in NYC. With Shaq in the building everyone gets a dress!! @shaq Thank you for coming in and truly making the employees and customers day! Always a fun day here a O’Couture.”
O’Neal is no stranger to random generosity. In recent years, he has done things such as giving a waitress a $4,000 tip, covering the expenses for a young man’s funeral, and buying an engagement ring for a complete stranger. Shaq also has the Shaquille O’Neal Foundation, which supports underprivileged children, and he also serves as a national spokesperson for the Boys & Girls Club.
