Historic wildfires across Los Angeles County this week have destroyed more than 2,000 structures, killed at least five people and left countless residents grieving. Given the fabric of the community in and around Los Angeles, celebrities are among those facing loss.
In one of the most destructive firestorms to hit the region in recent days, fires caused by worse-than-normal “life-threatening and destructive” winds raged across the Pacific Palisades and Hollywood Hills, causing at least 130,000 Angelenos fled for safety. And Altadena.
“We’re not out of the woods yet,” Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Christine Crowley said Wednesday.
From Mandy Moore to Chrissy Teigen to John Legend, stars have spoken out about evacuations, property loss, and efforts to help fire victims. Like many Angelenos, they remain evacuated, while firefighters continue to battle the blaze that started Tuesday.
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Paris Hilton said she watched her Malibu home burn on TV.
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“It’s heartbreaking beyond words. … Sitting with your family watching the news and watching your Malibu house burn down on live TV is something no one should ever have to experience.” the deejay, reality TV star and heiress wrote on Instagram on Wednesday. The 0% content Palisades fire continued to burn. “This house is where we made so many precious memories. It’s where Phoenix took his first steps and where we dreamed of creating lifelong memories in London.
“While the sense of loss is overwhelming, I remain grateful that my family and pets are safe. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the families affected by these fires. I am grateful for their homes, memories, and prayers. And to all those who have lost their beloved pets. My heart aches for those who have been left behind, and those who are grieving the greater loss.The devastation is unimaginable.So many are today without the place they called home. It really breaks my heart to know that I’m awake. … Everyone, please follow the evacuation orders and stay safe. Let’s protect each other and have hope that this fire will be extinguished soon. 🙏 Sending you all much love and strength. We are together. We’re working through this, LA…Hug your loved ones a little tighter tonight. You never know when everything will change.”
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Many Moore said goodbye to their Altadena home through Instagram posts.
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the “I Love You, Altadena” and “This Is Us” star wrote on Instagram Wednesday while driving through his area affected by the Eaton Fire. “We are grateful that our family and pets got out last night before it was too late (and infinitely grateful to our friends who took us in and brought clothes and blankets. To be honest, I am shocked and stunned by the loss of so many people, including my family. My child’s school is gone. We have leveled our favorite restaurants. So many friends and loved ones have also lost everything. Our community is falling apart, but we are here to rebuild together. Sending love to everyone affected and everyone on the front lines trying to get this situation under control.
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Janice and Billy Crystal lost their Pacific Palisades home of 45 years.
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“Words cannot describe the enormity of the devastation we are witnessing and experiencing,” Billy Crystal and his wife, Janice, said in a joint statement to The Associated Press from their Pacific Palisades home. “We feel sad for our friends and neighbors who lost their homes and jobs in this tragedy. Janice and I have lived in this home since 1979 and raised our children and grandchildren here. Every inch of our home was filled with love. Beautiful memories that will never leave us. We are of course heartbroken, but we will get through this with the love of our children and friends.”
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In a television interview during the evacuation of the Pacific Palisades, Steve Guttenberg urged people not to abandon their cars without leaving their keys behind.
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In one of the most talked-about celebrity interviews amid a series of fires in the news, the “Police Academy” star told a KTLA reporter Tuesday that the fire was left at Sunset Boulevard and Palisades Drive in the neighborhood to make way for the fire. He said he was working to remove the car. Fire engines and emergency vehicles. He did not reveal the status of his home, but later told the “Today” show that he planned to return soon to see what was left.
“What’s happening now is people carrying their keys around like they’re in a parking lot. This isn’t a parking lot. We really need people to move their cars,” said the longtime Pacific Palisades resident. The man there said. “If you’re going to leave your car behind, leave your keys there so a guy like me can move it so the fire trucks can get there.”
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Cameron Matheson showed footage of his burned down home.
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“General Hospital” star Matheson shared street footage of her Pacific Palisades block being destroyed, writing on her Instagram Story, “The last piece of land where our home used to be… It’s the location.” Matheson said he and his family were safe, but showed footage of “what’s left of our beautiful home.”
The soap star, who appeared on “Cuomo,” said her family is safe, but the loss is devastating.
“I’ve never experienced anything like that before. It feels unreal, and I know I’m not alone. Hundreds, if not thousands, of people are affected by this fire. And it’s so cool to see you bond with so many people and share their stories,” Matheson said. He added, “That video.” It was filmed early in the morning… We were up and watching the news and I woke up around 5 o’clock and they were reporting from our block and I I saw the house crumbling down, and I could see it. It was insane, but I couldn’t see it. The house was okay, so I couldn’t take it anymore, so I got my car and drove down the street. . …I went up in almost darkness and the clouds were just, it was a crazy sight. And when I turn the corner, my home that used to be there, our home, is no longer there, and it seems real, and not so, and not real. ”
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Diane Warren lost her Malibu beach house.
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“This is the last photo of Leah Rock from her beach house,” the Grammy-winning songwriter wrote on Instagram Wednesday, sharing a photo from a Malibu beach in the midst of the Palisades fire. “I’ve lived in this house for about 30 years. It looks like it was destroyed in last night’s fire. There’s a rainbow shining there, a sign of hope for all living things affected by this tragedy. I think the animals and the rescue farm will be fine, but that’s the most important thing. Stay safe.”
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Melissa Rivers fled her Palisades home with important documents and irreplaceable items related to her late mother, Joanne Rivers.
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Rivers, the daughter of TV personality and famous cartoonist Joan Rivers, told CNN she fled her Palisades home on Wednesday and lost everything she could get, including her mother’s Daytime Emmy Award for “The Joan Rivers Show.” said he accepted anything.
“Fortunately, my office was at my home… [I grabbed] Whatever was there,” Melissa Rivers said. “In my personal situation, that’s it. Everything that belongs to my family and its history is over. To be 100% honest, I don’t want my mom’s Emmy award, my dad’s photo, and my mom’s And I got a picture of my son…What you grabbed is amazing, what you took is amazing too.I knew I would find the picture, so I took a picture of my mother instead. I went looking for it. [But a drawing of hers] I can’t replace you. ”
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Cary Elwes said she lost her home in the Palisades fire, which also affected Malibu.
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“Updates from the fire. First, I and my family are all safe, thank God,” the “Princess Bride” star wrote on Instagram Wednesday after the Palisades fire broke out. “Unfortunately we lost our home, but we are grateful that we survived this truly devastating fire. Our hearts go out to all the families affected by this tragic event. We would also like to thank all the firefighters, first responders and law enforcement who have worked tirelessly through the night and continue to provide incredible outpouring of support. We would like to thank everyone for that. It really means a lot to us.”
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Ricki Lake lost her “dream home” overlooking Malibu in the Palisades fire.
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“Everything is gone. I can’t believe I’m typing these words,” the former talk show host wrote on Instagram Wednesday, sharing the loss of his “dream home.” “As a result of the brave and heroic efforts of our friend and hero @kirbykotler_, Ross and I lost our dream home. This ‘dream home’ description is not enough. It was our heaven on earth. Where we planned to grow old together. We never took for granted our heavenly spot on the cliffs overlooking our beloved Malibu, not even for a moment. I shared my sunset views with you almost every day.
“This loss is immeasurable. It’s where we were married three years ago. I grieve with all those who have suffered in this apocalyptic event: our neighbors, our friends, our communities, our animals, I’m praying for all the firefighters and first responders. I’ll be sharing more about Dolly and how she escaped soon, but not much else for now. .”
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James Woods lost his newly renovated Pacific Palisades home.
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The Emmy Award-winning actor fought back tears on CNN as he spoke about his newly renovated Pacific Palisades home and the evacuation during the Palisades fire. He said he and his wife, Sarah Miller Woods, moved back into their home last month after completing repairs to the property.
“I took this last night from the deck of our beautiful and beloved home in the Palisades,” Woods wrote on Instagram Wednesday. “All my fire and smoke alarms now go off on my iPhone. It’s really heartbreaking.”
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Leighton Meester (left) and Adam Brody reportedly lost their Pacific Palisades home.
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The “Gossip Girl” alum, who is married to the “Nobody Wants This” actor, reportedly lost her Pacific Palisades home she bought in 2019, according to TMZ and the Daily Mail. . The couple has not yet publicly commented on the fire.
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Anthony Hopkins reportedly lost his Pacific Palisades fortune.
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Hopkins lost his $6 million Pacific Palisades home, the Daily Mail reported. The Oscar winner bought the home in 2001, but photos showed the four-bedroom, five-bathroom property reduced to rubble.
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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend left their home in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday and headed to a hotel with their four children and pets.
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“This is surreal. I’m so scared right now. I’m packing,” Teigen wrote on her Instagram Story during the Sunset Fire in the Hollywood Hills late Wednesday. “Four dogs. Four children and a bearded dragon came into the hotel,” she added.
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“Star Wars” star Mark Hamill said on social media that his area was being evacuated.
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“Personal Fire Update: 7:00 PM – As we evacuated Malibu, a small fire broke out on both sides of the road as we approached PCH at the last minute. 8:15 PM – Marilou, Trixie, and I arrive at Chelsea’s home in Hollywood The deadliest fire since 1993…stay safe! …,” the Star Wars star wrote to Blue Sky on Tuesday, later revealing that “there was a small fire (give me a break, we were running for our lives).”
