Pacific Palisades Fire in Los Angeles: Which Celebrities Are Impacted?
Los Angeles experienced a terrifying weather event that has significantly affected its celebrity-rich community.
An intense wind storm, triggered by Santa Ana winds, ignited rapidly spreading brush fires around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 7. Motorists along Sunset Boulevard and Palisades Drive had to leave their vehicles in search of safety, as reported by the Los Angeles Times.
Evacuations took place in local areas, including the upscale neighborhood of Pacific Palisades, situated approximately 20 miles west of Downtown L.A., known for its lavish residences favored by A-list stars.
Among those affected are famous names such as Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, Bradley Cooper, Reese Witherspoon, Adam Sandler, Michael Keaton, Miles Teller, Michael Mann, Ann Sarnoff, Alan Bergman, Kathleen Kennedy, and Carol Lombardini, all of whom call this exclusive area home.
As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, the National Weather Service classified the wind storm as a “particularly dangerous situation… Red Flag Warning event.” This alert affected regions including Malibu, San Gabriel Valley, San Fernando Valley, Beverly Hills, Hollywood Hills, Santa Monica Mountains, San Gabriel Mountains, Eastern Ventura Valley, and coastal areas near the Sepulveda Pass, according to the publication.
The Associated Press indicated that over 13,000 structures were deemed “at risk.” The cause of the fires remains unverified.
See below for a list of celebrities impacted by these wildfires:
Sandra Lee
The renowned chef, 58, revealed on Instagram that the flames were approaching her home.
Los Angeles amid Tuesday’s wind storm Apu Gomes/Getty Images
“My haven in Malibu has supported me through some of the toughest times in my life. I have loved creating, decorating, building, caring for, and safeguarding it,” she expressed. “Every moment spent there has been cherished. As the encroaching fire draws near, I pray for it—and for everyone in Los Angeles. This is truly a harrowing moment for my community.”
Lee continued, “As the fire threatens our very doorstep, let’s maintain contact with one another; in crises like these, community is our lifeline. We are safe, but the fire inches closer to my paradise in Malibu.”
Kate Beckinsale
Beckinsale, 51, expressed her sorrow over her neighborhood’s devastation via Instagram.
“Hearing the winds last night, I prayed. I anticipated it would be severe—we had to evacuate several times while living there—but the reality of the Palisades being annihilated is horrifying beyond belief,” she shared. “My daughter [Lily] and I resided there during most of her childhood, and now so much of that is gone. Her primary school, every shop or restaurant we frequently visited with my parents and Michael [Sheen]’s parents, and tragically, so many friends’ homes. My heart is shattered.”
Cameron Mathison
The General Hospital actor, 55, disclosed that his home was lost to the fires, sharing on Instagram: “We are safe, but this is all that remains of our beautiful home. This is where our children grew up and where they envisioned raising their families someday.”
Mathison and his estranged wife, Vanessa Marie Arevalo, are parents to son Lucas, 21, and daughter Leila, 18.
Steve Guttenberg
Mass evacuations forced more than 30,000 residents to leave their homes for safety. Actor Guttenberg, 66, lent a hand to firefighters by relocating abandoned vehicles to adjacent streets to aid their access. In an interview with KTLA on Tuesday, he remarked, “I live just up the hill,” indicating the visible flames. “I have friends up there struggling to evacuate due to the gridlock on Palisades Drive. There are families and pets who truly need assistance.”
James Woods
Casino actor Woods, 77, also had to evacuate, sharing pictures and videos of the raging flames via X on Tuesday.
One image depicted the flames and thick smoke ascending the sky, captioned, “The view from one of our security cameras.”
A subsequent video was identified as “Leaving,” followed by another post from Woods stating, “To all the wonderful individuals who’ve reached out to us, thank you for your concern. Just a quick note to let you know we managed to evacuate safely. I’m uncertain if our home still stands at this moment, but sadly, houses on our street have been lost.”
On Friday, January 10, Woods provided an update on his home via X. “A miracle occurred,” the actor shared along with a video showing the fire’s extensive damage to neighboring homes.
“We were able to reach our property, and the home we thought was lost forever remains standing,” he continued. “In this harrowing landscape, the term ‘standing’ is relative, but the smoke damage and other issues don’t match the total devastation surrounding us.”
Eugene Levy
Levy, 78, also underwent evacuation. Speaking with the Los Angeles Times on Tuesday, the Schitt’s Creek star stated, “The smoke appeared very dark and intense over Temescal Canyon. I didn’t see flames, but the smoke was ominous.”
Jennifer Love Hewitt
The actress, 45, shared an update about her home via Instagram, expressing, “I’m at a loss for words, only prayers and hope for our home and children as we witness everything around us burn. A heartfelt thank you to every first responder risking their lives for us. I appreciate each friend reaching out, and every new person I’ve embraced in tears over the past day. 💔🙏🏻.”
Hewitt and her husband, Brian Hallisay, are parents to Autumn, 11, Atticus, 9, and Aiden, 3.
Whitney Cummings
Cummings, 42, announced that her family was “doing okay for now but evacuating” on Wednesday. “Sometimes leaving too early complicates things for the LAFD, but this fire is spreading so fast we can’t afford to take any risks,” she shared via Instagram Story. “This will change everything forever.”
Maria Shriver
“Heartbreaking, devastating, beyond comprehension. Everything is gone. Our neighborhood, our restaurants. All our friends have lost everything,” Shriver, 69, remarked on Instagram on Wednesday. “We’ve evacuated, but we are safe. Yet, many have lost everything.”
Mandy Moore
Moore, 40, disclosed that she, along with her husband Taylor Goldsmith, evacuated their residence with their three children—Gus, 3, Ozzie, 2, and Lou, 4 months—and pets. “Thankful for friends who provided shelter last night,” she noted on Instagram Stories on January 8. “Trying to shield the kids from the overwhelming sadness and worry I feel. I pray for everyone in our beautiful city. It’s heartbreaking to witness such destruction and loss. I’m uncertain if our home survived.”
Moore recently moved to this Spanish Revival home after completing a major renovation.
Lamentably, later on Wednesday, Moore shared that her kids’ school—among other local fixtures—had been completely destroyed.
“Sending love to Altadena. Grateful my family and pets got out last night before it was too late (endless appreciation to friends for taking us in and providing clothes and blankets),” she shared on Instagram along with footage of their evacuation. “Honestly, I’m in shock and numb at the overwhelming loss faced by so many, including my family. Our children’s school is gone. Our favorite restaurants are leveled. So many friends and loved ones have lost everything as well. Our community is shattered, but we will band together to rebuild. Sending strength to all affected.”
Mark Hamill
Star Wars legend Hamill, 73, also evacuated the area, updating followers via Instagram on Tuesday evening. “7 p.m. — Evacuated Malibu, had to leave last-minute with small fires on both sides of the road as we approached PCH,” he reported.
Hamill also indicated that he, his wife Marilou York, and their dog, Trixie, reached their daughter Chelsea’s house in “Hollywood” by 8:15 p.m. “This is the most horrific fire since ’93,” he said, hoping others would “remain safe.”
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt
The reality star couple, Montag, 38, and Pratt, 41, lost their residence to the fire; Pratt’s sister Stephanie Pratt disclosed via Instagram on Tuesday.
“I’m utterly heartbroken for my brother, Heidi, and their kids,” she stated. “And for all our friends and neighbors who lost their homes today. My dad tried to save my brother’s house, but the winds overwhelmed him, leaving him powerless.”
Landon and Alabama Barker
Travis Barker‘s children, Landon, 21, and Alabama, 19, managed to evacuate their home amidst the Pacific Palisades fire.
Landon updated his followers via his Instagram Story on January 7, writing alongside a selfie: “Just evacuated, praying for everyone affected by the fires.”
Alabama also shared the evacuation news via her Instagram Story: “We just evacuated from our home due to the wildfires in Los Angeles. Please stay safe!! They say the fires are spreading the length of a football field in seconds.”
Jamie Lee Curtis
Curtis, 66, provided an area update via Instagram on January 7, stating, “My community—and potentially my home—is on fire. My family is safe, but many of my friends will face losing their homes, along with numerous other communities.”
Following a heartfelt appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Curtis announced she would donate $1 million to aid those affected by the wildfires.
“My family is contributing $1 million today to relief efforts,” she announced in a Thursday Instagram post. “We are in touch with Governor [Gavin] Newsom, Mayor [Karen] Bass, and Senator [Adam] Schiff, and I’ll keep you updated on where to send vital resources to reliable organizations.”
Josh Gad
Gad expressed on Wednesday that he’d “never” witnessed such “devastation” in his 20 years residing in Los Angeles.
“Many of my friends have lost their homes. Countless firefighters put their lives on the line, battling multiple fires. Each time one is contained, another ignites,” he stated via Instagram alongside a fiery image. “We are experiencing a catastrophic event of apocalyptic proportions. Please consider supporting the LAFD foundation right away. They desperately need assistance. The link is in my bio. 🙏 Stay safe City of Angels.”
Diane Warren
Warren revealed her beach house of 30 years was lost in one of the fires during Tuesday night.
“This is the last photo I took of Leah’s rock from my beach house,” she captioned an Instagram image of a rock on the beach. “Having owned this house for nearly 30 years, it seems it’s been lost in the fire last night. A rainbow is shimmering above it, which I’m taking as a hopeful sign for all creatures affected by this disaster. Luckily, the animals and the rescue ranch are safe, which is what truly matters. Stay safe, everyone. ❤️💔.”
Jennifer Grey
Grey’s daughter, Stella Gregg, informed followers via an Instagram Story on Wednesday that their mother’s residence allegedly burned to the ground.
“Last night, my mama’s house was burned down,” she wrote. “Fortunately, she and Winnie are safe. Give your loved ones an extra embrace today.”
Emily Procter
The West Wing actress revealed in a CNN interview with Jake Tapper that she believes her home was destroyed in the fires.
“Selfishly, I wanted to be here to say we loved our neighborhood and that we still do; it was an incredible community. We have evacuated, and I believe our home is also lost. I learned this news from a stranger, which was a surreal experience,” she told the news anchor. “However, it was amazing witnessing the efforts of those going in to help. I remember fire station 69 and all the firefighters we knew—they organized bake sales and toy drives… they are as integral to our neighborhood as anyone else, and I can only imagine how challenging their tasks now must be.”
Procter added that she is “grateful” her family managed to retrieve “some clothes” and “a few essentials” before their departure but realized homes are “not just structures; they embody people’s lives.”
“I have a neighbor who is pregnant and another whose son is college-bound, and we welcomed a new neighbor and made plans to drop off items for them,” she shared, with tears welling. “I’m grateful we escaped, but it is my home. It’s my neighborhood, and it’s my community. What we mourn is our lives.”
Anna Faris
A representative for Faris confirmed on Wednesday that the Scary Movie star’s home had been consumed by the flames, telling Us in a statement, “Anna and her family are safe and extremely thankful.” (Faris shares 12-year-old son Jack with ex-husband Chris Pratt.)
Paris Hilton
Hilton expressed feeling “heartbroken beyond words” after losing her residence.
“Sitting with my family, watching the news, and seeing our Malibu home burn to the ground on live television is something no one should ever have to endure,” she wrote via Instagram on Wednesday. “This house holds so many cherished memories. It’s where Phoenix took his first steps, and where we envisioned creating a lifetime of memories with London.”
While the loss is “overwhelming,” Hilton noted that she feels “grateful” her family is safe and sent her “prayers and heart” to “every family affected” by the fires.
“To those who have lost their homes, precious memories, and beloved pets,” she added. “My heart aches for those still in jeopardy or mourning greater losses. The devastation is unimaginable. Knowing many are waking up today without the roof they called home is truly heartbreaking.”
Hilton also indicated that her 11:11 Media Impact Team, her nonprofit focused on advocating for child safeguarding, is “already in contact” with other organizations to “determine how we can best support the affected communities.”
“We commit to providing assistance as soon as feasible and making a meaningful difference for those in most need,” she continued, before expressing her gratitude to those responding on the ground.
“To the courageous firefighters and first responders putting their lives on the line to shield us—you are true heroes. I’m immensely grateful for your bravery, commitment, and the significant sacrifices you’re making in this harrowing battle. Thank you from the depths of my heart,” she concluded. “Please stay safe and adhere to evacuation orders. Let’s look out for one another and hold onto the hope that these fires will soon be contained. Sending a wave of love and strength to all of you. We are in this together, LA. Hold your loved ones a little tighter tonight; you never know when everything might change.”
On Thursday, January 9, Hilton shared footage of the remnants of her home via an emotional Instagram post.
“I’m standing here in what used to be our home, and the heartbreak is truly indescribable. 💔🥺 When I first saw the news, I was in absolute shock—I couldn’t process it. Now, standing here witnessing it with my own eyes, it feels as if my heart has shattered into a million pieces. 😢💔” she wrote.
Even amidst this devastating loss, which she described as “beyond devastating,” Hilton acknowledged her gratitude for the safety of her loved ones.
“Yet, despite the pain, I recognize my immense fortune. My loved ones, children, and pets are safe. 🥹,” she expressed. “That’s what matters most, and I’m clinging to that gratitude with all I have. I’m immensely thankful for all the firefighters, first responders, and volunteers risking their lives to battle these fires. 🥺🙏”
Billy Crystal
Billy and his wife, Janice Crystal, addressed the loss of their residence—where they had lived for over 40 years—in a statement on Wednesday to Us.
“Words cannot capture the scale of the devastation we are witnessing and enduring,” the statement declared. “We grieve for our friends and neighbors who have also experienced losses of their homes and businesses in this calamity.”
In the statement, they added, “Janice and I have been at our home since 1979. We raised our children and grandchildren there. Every corner of our house was filled with love, rich memories that can never be taken away. We are, of course, heartbroken, but with the support of our children and friends, we will endure. We pray for the safety of all firefighters and first responders. The Pacific Palisades is a resilient community of remarkable people, and we believe in time it will rise again. It is our home.”
Julianne Hough
Hough evacuated her Hollywood Hills home as a fire broke out in the region on Wednesday evening.
“OK, so, there is a fire right near my home,” Hough reported via Instagram Stories, in a clip recorded at her residence. “We’re with friends, but I feel an intuitive pull that we’re located in a bowl surrounded by everything, and now this is at the center of Hollywood. Everyone needs to evacuate right now!”
After conveying this warning, Hough updated her followers with a follow-up video taken in a car alongside her dog, Sunny.
“Sunny and I are safe, and we’re on the road, but the reason I urge immediate evacuation, even if it’s not near you, is that traffic will ensue,” she explained. “And being stuck in traffic is dangerous. So, everyone, please stay safe and send your emails to all first responders and firefighters to unite—together, we must support one another.”
Melissa Rivers
The daughter of the late Joan Rivers called into CNN on Wednesday, revealing that her house was ravaged by the fires.
“My heart is shattered—not solely for myself, but for everyone going through this,” Melissa expressed, of the Pacific Palisades, stating, “It’s a community, and now it’s been erased.”
“This marks the end of everything that belonged to my family and the history tied to it,” Melissa shared with CNN. “I managed to save my mom’s Emmy, a photo of my dad [Edgar Rosenberg], and a drawing my mother made of me and my child… I prioritized saving her drawing rather than a photo. Photos can be recovered, but a drawing is irreplaceable.”
Chrissy Teigen
The model shared the “surreal” experience of evacuating with her husband John Legend and their four children—Luna, 8, Miles, 6, Esti, 23 months, and Wren, 18 months—through social media.
“I’m very afraid now. Packing,” Teigen captioned a selfie featuring her next to a suitcase. She subsequently posted a video showing them in a hotel, confirming their successful evacuation to a safe location.
“Four dogs, four kids, and a bearded dragon walk into a hotel,” she humorously captioned the clip. (Teigen and Legend have pets named Petey, Pearl, Pebbles, and Penny, along with a reptile named Sebastian.)
Ricki Lake
The actress shared several photos from her California home on Instagram, informing her followers it was “completely gone” amid the flames.
“I cannot believe I’m writing this. After a heroic effort from our friend @kirbykotler_, Ross and I lost our dream home,” she remarked, referring to husband Ross Burningham. “The term ‘dream home’ doesn’t do it justice. It was our paradise on earth—the place where we intended to spend our lives together. We never took our slice of heaven on the bluff overlooking Malibu for granted, not even once.”
Lake deemed their loss as “immeasurable,” stating it was where she and Burningham wedded in 2022.
“I mourn alongside all those suffering during this apocalyptic event. I hold in prayer all my neighbors, friends, community members, animals, firefighters, and first responders,” she added. “More updates to come regarding our escape with Dolly and not much else. For the moment, I grieve.”
Gabby Windey
The former Bachelorette star shared on Wednesday that she and her girlfriend Robby Hoffman evacuated early in the morning “due to heavy smoke and lack of power.”
“Feeling fortunate we have a place to go and praying for everyone losing their homes, firefighters, medical personnel, and patients,” her Instagram Story read.
Kid Cudi
The artist revealed on social media that he also evacuated his residence.
“I’m safe, with my loved ones, and my dogs are safe. For all the folks who lost their homes and are dealing with this, my heart pains for you, and I’m praying for us all. I’m sending ALL my love to you and your families,” he shared. “If you need to evacuate, do it immediately. Don’t wait. Stay safe, LA. Love you all.”
Karla Souza
The actress from How to Get Away With Murder announced she lost her home to the wildfires on Thursday.
“Palisades has been our family’s home for 11 years—a place where my children were born, grew up, surrounded by the love and care of our wonderful neighbors and this incredible community. Witnessing its unimaginable devastation breaks my heart into pieces,” Souza, 39, wrote on Instagram.
“Our hearts are heavy as we tackle the uncertainty and loss these fires have inflicted on this cherished community,” she continued. “My family is safe, and we’re keeping everyone affected close in our thoughts.”
Jeff Bridges
Representatives confirmed to TMZ that Jeff, 75, lost the Malibu home he shared with his family. The four-bedroom residence overlooking the Pacific Ocean had been in the Bridges family for generations, passed down to Jeff, his brother, fellow actor Beau Bridges, and their sister Lucinda.
Candy Spelling
Tori Spelling’s mother, Candy, 79, also lost her house on the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu due to the wildfires—a place she claimed her late husband, Aaron Spelling, adored.
She told TMZ, “I’m in shock and processing this immense loss for our family. I’m incredibly thankful for the memories it holds. It truly was a wonderful gift to have.”
Previously, Candy listed the house for sale at $24 million but later removed it from the market.
Cary Elwes
The Princess Bride star, 62, posted a video capturing the destruction he encountered while evacuating his Malibu residence on Tuesday.
The following day, he updated his followers, confirming he and his family lost their home, expressing via Instagram, “We are grateful to have survived this truly devastating fire.” He also extended thanks to first responders and well-wishers.
Jhené Aiko
Aiko, 36, shared in a now-deleted Instagram post that she had lost her house to the fires.
Late Thursday morning, she posted that her home “burned to the ground” and is now focusing on “starting from scratch.”
Tina Knowles
Knowles disclosed she lost her home in the wildfire while sharing a video featuring dolphins in the ocean. “This was my view this past weekend from my modest bungalow in Malibu! It was my favorite space, my sanctuary, my cherished happy place,” she wrote via Instagram. “Now it has vanished! God bless all the courageous men and women in our fire department who put their lives on the line. We are eternally grateful for your dedication, bravery, and for saving so many lives.”
She added, “This could have ended much worse without the efforts of disaster workers and first responders. My heart goes out to the families who lost loved ones. My deepest prayers are with you!!!”
In her posting, Knowles sent a message to those affected by the wildfire.
“For those who have lost homes and belongings, I can only imagine how painful it feels to lose everything you own! My heart and prayers go out to you all ❤️. I struggle to comprehend your pain, distress, and fear… I’m actively praying for our splendid City of Los Angeles! We are resilient and will recover! ‘This too shall pass’ ❤️.”
Eric Braeden
The Young and the Restless star recorded a series of videos depicting the advancement of the Los Angeles fires toward his home just before he evacuated.
“Saying goodbye,” Braeden captioned a video shared on Wednesday, January 8, showcasing the blaze visible from his backyard.
Braeden’s Pacific Palisades home was entirely consumed. He returned to the wreckage for an interview with Entertainment Tonight, which aired on Friday, January 10.
“45 years, man. I never expected it would affect me so deeply,” the actor said, visibly emotional as he surveyed what remained of his house.
“I’m devastated, man. I’m devastated. All the memories… I don’t want my family to endure this,” he added. “Clearly, there’s been extensive televised coverage recently, and I never envisaged this. I simply couldn’t have conceived it.”
He admitted he and his wife “didn’t expect [the fire] to reach here,” stating, “That’s why we lingered and only made the final preparations in the last hour.” He concluded, “It’s an overwhelming sense of loss, man. It’s beyond words.”
Milo Ventimiglia
Milo Ventimiglia and his pregnant wife Jarah Mariano lost their Malibu residence to the fires. Coincidentally, in a parallel to Ventimiglia’s character in This Is Us, who died from smoke inhalation after their home burned down in scripted scenes.
Ventimiglia reflected on this during an interview with CBS News on Thursday, January 9, stating, “It’s not lost on me that life has imitated art.”
The actor, who watched his residence engulf in flames via security footage, described the loss as “heavy.”
“You start remembering all the moments in various parts of the house and glance at your neighbors’ homes amidst the devastation, and it’s heartbreaking,” he shared with sadness.
Even though he lost property and personal belongings—including a crib and nursery furniture for their baby, expected shortly—Ventimiglia expressed gratitude that his loved ones remain safe.
“We have good friends and supportive people around us, and we will manage. Wife, baby, and dog—the most vital aspects,” he reassured.
Bryan Greenberg and Jamie Chung
One Tree Hill alum Bryan Greenberg and Bride Wars star Jamie Chung confirmed they too lost their home to the fires.
“The family is safe, and that’s what ultimately matters. Everything else is simply material. I appreciate your concern. Stay safe out there!” Greenberg, 46, expressed via his Instagram Stories on Wednesday, January 8.
A day later, he took to Instagram Stories again, sharing a clip of the remnants of their family home, which he shared with Chung and their three-year-old twin boys.
“It was all a dream,” he noted. “Fortunately, the family is unharmed. Thanks to all the firefighters risking their lives. Stay safe!”
Mel Gibson
Mel Gibson confirmed that his Malibu residence perished in flames while he was in Austin recording for the “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast.
The actor revealed the traumatic loss during an interview on NewsNation’s Elizabeth Vargas Reports on Thursday, January 9, confirming that his wife Rosalind Ross and son Lars evacuated safely.
“It’s undeniably devastating. It’s emotional,” Gibson said. “You live there for a long while, and all your belongings are tied to that space. It reminds me of George Carlin‘s routine about our stuff; this stuff is now reduced to ashes.”
He lamented the loss of numerous “personal” items in the fire.
“I’ve lost many personal items; you can’t retrieve those… All sorts of things, from photographs to files, and clothing that was special to me, past encounters, but you know, these are only thing. The good news is that my family and the people I care about are safe and healthy, and that’s all that matters to me,” he added.
Ed Harris
During his Thursday interview with NewsNation’s Elizabeth Vargas Reports, Mel Gibson confirmed that his neighbor and fellow actor, Ed Harris, also suffered the loss of his Malibu home in the wildfires.
Britney Spears
Britney Spears, 43, took to Instagram on Thursday, January 9, to convey that she had evacuated her Thousand Oaks home due to the advancing fires.
She selected a clip showing pink stilettos worn by a doll to share her message.
“I hope everyone is doing well! I evacuated my home and I’m driving for four hours to a hotel! I’m posting these cute shoes to brighten people’s moods!” she wrote in her caption. “Most likely, many aren’t even on their devices! I wasn’t available the last couple of days because of power outages, but I just regained access to my phone! I send my love to you all! 🌹”
Miles and Keleigh Teller
Keleigh, 32, confirmed the destruction of her and husband Miles’ residence via Instagram on Thursday. She posted images of the devastation, expressing, “To everyone reaching out, your kindness has meant the world; I will never forget it. Our community has shown strength beyond what I could have ever imagined. Pacific Palisades, I love you endlessly; we will return stronger than ever. If you are in the LA area, PLEASE evacuate if possible. I wish I had taken my wedding dress… I wish I had done a lot differently, but at the end of the day, it doesn’t matter—stay safe, and evacuate. 🥹🥹💔💔 There are no words. THANK YOU to the first responders fighting valiantly.”
Bozoma Saint John
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 47, disclosed via Instagram on Thursday that she and her daughter, Lael, lost their Malibu home in the fires.
“This was the house I desired. The house I prayed for. The house I poured blood, sweat, and tears into. The house where I installed a keypad instead of a keyhole so all my family and friends could have access, using a code whenever they wanted. This was the house that represented my strength after battling racist neighbors, where I had to buy it in a trust within a trust just so a lone Black woman with a teenager wouldn’t face hostility as she purchased this estate on the exclusive beach. This was my ultimate ‘EFF YOU, I’m here’ house,” she expressed, in part. “Now it is gone. This is unthinkable loss. I grieve alongside the rest of Los Angeles as it burns, and even though I’m at a loss for words, nothing could adequately describe how I feel.”
Jen Atkin
Celebrity hairstylist and co-owner of Ouai Haircare, Atkin, 44, posted via Instagram Story that her and her husband Mike Rosenthal’s home was reduced to ashes in the fires. She shared images of the debris on Thursday, stating, “My children’s beds, blankets, and stuffed animals were here.”
“Our neighbors have come together, checking in on one another, and that’s the theme for 2025,” she added. “We’ll be alright. We always persevere. I’m just saddened that I left my Grandma Atkin’s church blazer with her tissues and Tic Tacs in the pockets.”
Grimes
The singer faced multiple evacuations as the fires intensified.
“Just had to evacuate, tried to head to a friend’s place that was being evacuated as well—now aimlessly driving out of the city,” Grimes wrote via X on Wednesday. “Is the entire city going to disappear? This is a serious tragedy for LA—I feel profoundly sorrowful for all affected. 🙏🏻.”
Grimes shared the next day that “the atmosphere feels tremendously biblical out here.”
Barbara Corcoran
The Shark Tank star reported that her mobile home community in the Pacific Palisades has been completely destroyed.
“The beloved Tahitian Terrace Mobile Home Park in Pacific Palisades, my little slice of paradise, was entirely obliterated when the devastating fire raced through the park on Tuesday,” she expressed via Instagram on Thursday. “For the last five years, I have felt privileged to call this tight-knit community of kind-hearted individuals my home. It’s a nurturing place where friendships are valued, and neighbors turn into family. My heart breaks again and again as I witness the losses suffered by these incredible residents who have invested their lives into their homes, often many being elderly who lost everything.”
Corcoran also established a GoFundMe page to assist her fellow residents in rebuilding their lives.
Jennifer Garner
Garner disclosed she lost a close friend in the fires.
“I lost a friend, and for our church community, it’s profoundly emotional, so I don’t feel it’s appropriate to discuss it publicly just yet,” Garner shared during her interview with MSNBC on Friday, January 10. “I did lose a friend; she was unable to evacuate in time.”
Samantha Rose Baldwin
While the fires spread nearby, the Gossip Girl reboot actress chose to rescue her cat before evacuating.
“It took me 20 minutes to locate her,” Baldwin recounted to the Daily Mail on Wednesday. “She had hidden herself in her favorite spot, which was inside the couch. I wrapped her in a blanket and placed her into my cat carrier backpack.”
After locating her pet, Baldwin found herself unable to take the route back to her car and opted to flee toward the ocean on foot.
“I was stuck between the fire and the ocean, so it made sense to head to the water,” she explained to the outlet. “I was genuinely running for my life, with my cat strapped to my back and a suitcase rolling behind me.”
Barry Watson
The 7th Heaven alum evacuated his Brentwood home, posting a video via Instagram on January 10, capturing the ash falling from the sky due to nearby fires, which he noted “looks like snow.”
“Let’s go, Bill! Just received the evacuation order for Brentwood,” Watson captioned his post. “Waiting for one neighbor before I head out. #staysafe @losangelesfiredepartment @lapdhq @knxnews #LetsGoBill. Bill has left!”
Anthony Hopkins
The actor, who celebrated his 87th birthday on December 31, lost his Pacific Palisades home in the devastating fires. “As we move forward to heal from the destruction our community has faced, we must remember that the only legacy we carry with us is the love we spread,” Hopkins wrote via Instagram on January 10.
Images from the Daily Mail revealed the charred remains of the Oscar winner’s residence, which he had purchased in 2021.
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