As fires continue to spread across the Los Angeles area, thousands of houses, businesses and many other buildings have been destroyed. Celebrities have been speaking out about losing their homes and urging people to donate money to fire relief efforts.
Hollywood events, such as the “Wolf Man” and “The Pitt” premieres, were canceled, and production on shows like “Fallout,” “Hacks,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Suits: L.A.” and many more were paused. Nominations for the Oscars, PGA Awards and WGA Awards have been pushed back. The 2025 Critics Choice Awards, originally set for Jan. 12, was moved to Jan. 26, and the BAFTA Tea Party and AFI Luncheon were delayed.
Billy Crystal and his wife lost their Pacific Palisades home, where he had lived for 46 years.
“Words cannot describe the enormity of the devastation we are witnessing and experiencing. We ache for our friends and neighbors who have also lost their homes and businesses in this tragedy,” he said in a statement. “Janice and I lived in our home since 1979. We raised our children and grandchildren here. Every inch of our house was filled with love. Beautiful memories that can’t be taken away.”
Milo Ventimiglia, whose wife is nine months pregnant, lost his house to the fires in Malibu. He revealed during a CBS News interview that he found out about the fire through security footage.
Anthony Hopkins’ home, which he purchased in 2021, burned down, according to the Daily Mail, as did John Goodman’s Pacific Palisades house and Miles Teller’s house between Palisades Bluffs and Palisades Village that he bought in 2023.
Jeff Bridges’ Malibu home burnt down, TMZ reported, as did producer Candy Spelling’s house. “I’m in shock and processing this massive loss for our family,” she told TMZ. “I am beyond grateful for the memories. It was truly a wonderful gift to have.”
Paris Hilton’s beachfront Malibu home also burnt down. The reality star took to X to share some words of support for those struggling with the L.A. fires. She wrote, “Praying for LA/California right now.”
Eugene Levy lost his Pacific Palisades home. “The smoke looked pretty black and intense over Temescal Canyon,” he told the L.A. Times. “I couldn’t see any flames but the smoke was very dark.”
Mandy Moore, who had posted Tuesday about evacuating, seemed to indicate that her house had burned down. She wrote on her Instagram story, “This is Altadena. Leveled. My sweet home. I am devastated who those of us who’ve lost so much. I’m absolutely numb.”
“The Princess Bride” actor Cary Elwes posted that he and his wife, Lisa Marie Elwes, lost their home but “are grateful to have survived this truly devastating fire.”
“Our hearts go out to all the families impacted by this tragic event and we also wish to extend our gratitude to all the firefighters, first responders and law enforcement who worked so tirelessly through the night and are still at it.”
Actor James Woods broke down in tears on CNN after his Pacific Palisades home was lost to the fire.
“One day you’re swimming in the pool and the next day it’s all gone,” Woods said on air. “There was so much chaos, it was like an inferno. Every house was on fire around us.”
Adam Brody and Leighton Meester‘s home in the Pacific Palisades burned down, TMZ reported, as did Anna Faris’ home. Oscar-nominated songwriter Diane Warren posted on Instagram that her beach house of nearly 30 years was lost to the fire.
“There’s a rainbow shining on it which I’m taking as a sign of hope for all creatures who have been affected by this tragedy,” she wrote. “The animals and the rescue ranch are OK tho which is the most important thing. Stay safe everyone.”
Reality TV stars Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag lost their home, in addition to Pratt’s parents’ house.
“The one positive sign I saw as our house burned down was ours sons bed burned in the shape of a heart,” Pratt wrote. “A sign of how much love was in this house so thankful for all the years and memories there with our family.”
“All My Children” and “General Hospital” star Cameron Mathison wrote, “We are safe. But this is what’s left of our beautiful home. Our home where our kids were raised and where they wanted to raise their own someday. Thanks to all who reached out and checked in. Can’t respond to all so wanted to give an update here. Sending so many prayers to everyone being affected by these fires.”
Mel Gibson shared in a NewsNation interview on Thursday that his Malibu home had burnt down in the fires — but his chickens survived. “It was amazing,” he said. “They were fine, so we gave them some grain and some water and they’re happy and laying eggs and stuff. So there you go, they weren’t roast chickens.”
It happened while Gibson was in Austin, Texas, filming Joe Rogan’s podcast. Gibson had lived their for 14 or 15 years, he said. “I was kind of ill at ease while we were talking because I knew my neighborhood was on fire, so I thought, ‘I wonder if my place is still there.’ But when I got home, sure enough, it wasn’t there. I went home and I said to myself, ‘Well, at least I haven’t got any of those pesky plumbing problems anymore.’”
Gibson said his neighbor, actor Ed Harris, also lost his home. “I think his place is gone. And many of my friends, up and down the street,” Gibson continued. “It was kind of random, it wasn’t every place, but it was quite a few places. There were a dozen places or so that were just nonexistent … It’s the perfect firestorm. I mean, my place looked like Dresden.”
From Variety US