The relentless wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles have left tens of thousands of residents displaced, their futures hanging in uncertainty. Amid the chaos, damage assessments are only just beginning, with thousands of homes reduced to rubble. From the Pacific Coast to Pasadena, over 1,80,000 people remain under evacuation orders.
Amid the tragedy, some stars have turned their grief into action. Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis donated $1 million to aid wildfire victims, collaborating with government leaders to ensure the funds make a meaningful impact.
This unfolding tragedy hasn’t spared the city’s elite, as some of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces count themselves among the victims. Actors like Jeff Bridges and Milo Ventimiglia, alongside musicians including Jhené Aiko and Diane Warren, have seen their homes devoured by flames.
A list of celebrities who lost their homes in the fire:
1. Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton’s Malibu home, where her son Phoenix took his first steps, was destroyed in the fire. Hilton, who discovered the loss while watching the news, shared her heartbreak on Instagram: “To know so many are waking up today without the place they called home is truly heartbreaking.” The $8 million mid-century beach house was a beloved family retreat.
2. Mandy Moore
The ‘This Is Us’ star posted harrowing videos of her smoke-filled Altadena neighborhood, now reduced to ashes. The destruction included her children’s school and cherished local spots.
3. Billy Crystal
Billy Crystal and his wife Janice lost their home of 45 years. The legendary comedian reflected on the memories they created there, saying, “We raised our children and grandchildren here. Every inch of our house was filled with love. Beautiful memories that can’t be taken away.”
4. Cary Elwes
The ‘Princess Bride’ star confirmed the loss of his Palisades home. “Sadly, we did lose our home, but we are grateful to have survived this truly devastating fire,” he shared, expressing gratitude for his family’s safety.
5. Cameron Mathison
The actor walked through the charred remains of his home in an Instagram video, giving followers a glimpse of the devastation.
6. Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag
The Hills stars faced the flames together, losing their home and cherished possessions. Pratt recounted the frantic evacuation, while Montag shared moments of rebuilding.
7. James Woods
In a candid CNN interview, actor James Woods described the shock of losing his home: “One day you’re swimming in the pool, and the next day it’s all gone.” Woods also became a local hero, helping his 94-year-old neighbor escape the fire.
8. Melissa Rivers
Melissa Rivers mourned the loss of her family’s legacy, telling CNN, “That’s it, that’s the end of everything that belonged to my family and the history of it.”
The wildfires also claimed the homes of Adam Brody, Leighton Meester, Ricki Lake, and Jhené Aiko.