Hollywood on Fire: Stars Who Lost Homes in the Pacific Palisades Blaze
The glamorous hills of Los Angeles turned into a disaster zone as wildfires ravaged Southern California. Among the 80,000 evacuees were some of Hollywood’s biggest names, many of whom were forced to flee their homes as flames engulfed their upscale neighborhoods.
Here’s a roundup of the celebrities impacted by the blaze and their heartfelt reactions.
1. Ricki Lake
Talk show legend Ricki Lake shared the heartbreaking news that her dream home had been destroyed. “It’s all gone 💔,” she wrote in an Instagram post. The house held sentimental value as the place where she got married just three years ago. Lake mourned not just her loss but also the suffering of her neighbors, calling the event “apocalyptic.”
2. Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton took grieved the loss of her Malibu home, sharing live news footage of its charred remains. “Sitting with my family, watching the news, and seeing our home in Malibu burn to the ground on live TV is something no one should ever have to experience.” she wrote.
3. Billy Crystal
Comedy icon Billy Crystal revealed that the home he shared with his wife for 45 years was gone. “We raised our children and grandchildren here,” he said to PEOPLE.
4. Anna Faris
Anna Faris’ representative confirmed the actress and her family were safe but deeply shaken. The Just Friends star hasn’t commented publicly, but fans are glad to hear she’s out of harm’s way.
5. Jennifer Grey
Jennifer Gray’s daughter, Stella Gregg, revealed that their home was “burnt to the ground.” Fortunately the Dirty Dancing star and her dog, Winnie, escaped unharmed.
6. Kate Beckinsale
British actress Kate Beckinsale wrote, “My daughter and I lived there for most of her childhood and most of her childhood is gone.”
7. Mandy Moore
Mandy Moore and her family, including pets, were forced to seek alternative lodgings. “Grateful for the kindness of friends that we had a place to land last night,” she wrote on social media.
8. Eugene Levy
Eugene Levy from Schitt’s Creek described a harrowing escape through dense, black smoke in Temescal Canyon. Though he avoided harm, the fate of his property remains unclear.
9. Mark Hamill
Star Wars legend Mark Hamill had a close brush with disaster, fleeing Malibu with his wife and dog. “We were fleeing for our lives,” he shared as he encouraged fans to stay safe.
The fire’s destructive path didn’t spare the homes of other celebrities, including those of James Woods, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Adam Brody. Even high-profile events like Jennifer Lopez’s Unstoppable premiere were postponed due to the chaos.
The wildfire has already claimed five lives, destroyed over 1,100 structures, and displaced tens of thousands. As the tragedy casts a shadow over affluent neighborhoods, it’s a sobering reminder of what’s truly important—protecting our loved ones and cherishing the time we have with them.
