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Celebrities Who Lost Their Homes in the Los Angeles Wildfires

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The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have left a trail of destruction, displacing countless residents and destroying homes, including those of several celebrities.

Below is a detailed account of notable figures who have suffered losses during this tragedy:

Paris Hilton – $16 Million

The television personality and socialite lost her Malibu beach mansion to the Palisades Fire. Hilton shared her grief on social media, expressing her heartbreak:

“The heartbreak is truly indescribable. 💔🥺 When I first saw the news, I was in complete shock—I couldn’t process it. But now, standing here and seeing it with my own eyes, it feels like my heart has shattered into a million pieces.”

Mel Gibson – $14.5 Million

While filming in Austin, Texas, the “Mad Max” star learned of his home’s destruction. In an interview with NewsNation, Gibson said:

“It’s kind of devastating. It’s emotional. You know, you live there for a long time, and you had all your stuff. I’ve been relieved from the burden of my stuff, because it’s all in cinders.”

Anthony Hopkins – $10 Million

Priyanka Chopra – $20 Million

Diane Warren – $6 Million

John Goodman – $11.2 Million

Jeff Bridges – $15.7 Million

The veteran actor’s Malibu home was lost to the Palisades Fire. A representative for Bridges told The Hollywood Reporter that the actor and his family were safe but devastated by the loss.

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Ricki Lake – $4.7 Million

Miles Teller – $3.5 Million

Ed Harris – $9.8 Million

Mark Hamill – $12 Million

The “Star Wars” actor and his family evacuated their home in time, but it was ultimately consumed by the flames.

Cary Elwes – $4.2 Million

The “Princess Bride” actor announced the loss of his family home on Instagram:

“Sadly, we did lose our home, but we are grateful to have survived this truly devastating fire.”

Adam Brody – $6.9 Million

Eugene Levy – $7 Million

Billy Crystal

The 76-year-old comedian and star of When Harry Met Sally lost the home he had owned since 1979 in Pacific Palisades. Crystal expressed his sadness:

“We are heartbroken, of course, but with the love of our children and friends, we will get through this.”

Mandy Moore

The This Is Us star evacuated her family from their Altadena home before it was badly damaged by the Eaton Fire. On Instagram, she wrote:

“I love you, Altadena. Grateful for my family and pets getting out last night before it was too late. Honestly, I’m in shock and feeling numb for all so many have lost, including my family. My children’s school is gone. Our favorite restaurants, leveled.”

Milo Ventimiglia

Another This Is Us star, Ventimiglia, and his pregnant wife, Jarah Mariano, lost their Malibu home. Speaking to CBS News, he said:

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“There’s a kind of shock moment where you’re going, ‘Oh, this is real and this is happening.’ At a certain point, we just turn it off. We kind of accepted the loss.”

Additional Evacuations

Several other celebrities, including Chrissy Teigen and her husband John Legend, James Woods, comedian Marc Maron, and Mark Hamill, evacuated their homes during the fires.

Impact on Communities

With resources stretched thin, concerns have risen about unequal allocation of firefighting efforts. Inez Moore, a lecturer at California State University whose family home was destroyed in Altadena, told Reuters:

“You’re going to have some folks who are not going to get as much as they deserve, and some folks who may get more than actually they need.”

The wildfires have left scars across communities, highlighting the urgent need for support and recovery efforts for everyone affected.


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Suspended Dearborn Ford worker Thomas Sabula received more than $320K after Trump flips him off

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TJ Sabula Suspended Dearborn Ford worker Thomas Sabula received more than $320K after Trump flips him off UAW Ford auto
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DEARBORN, Mich. — A suspended Ford Motor Company employee has become the focus of national attention after a confrontation with former President Donald Trump during a visit to a Dearborn assembly plant, prompting an outpouring of public support that has raised more than $324,000 for his family through an online fundraiser.

The worker, Thomas “TJ” Sabula, a 40-year-old United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 600 member, was placed on suspension pending an internal investigation following an exchange that occurred while Trump was touring the facility.

According to video later obtained and published by TMZ, an off-camera voice can be heard shouting “pedophile protector” at the former president, an apparent reference to the administration’s handling of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case.

In the footage, Trump appears to mouth an expletive and make a hand gesture before walking away.

The Washington Post subsequently identified Sabula as the individual who made the remark.

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In an interview with the newspaper, Sabula confirmed that he was suspended after the incident and said he believes the action amounts to political retaliation.

“As far as calling him out, definitely no regrets whatsoever,” Sabula told The Post. “But I am concerned about my job. I believe I’ve been targeted for political retribution for embarrassing him in front of his friends.”

Sabula, who describes himself as politically independent, said he has never voted for Trump, though he has supported Republican candidates in the past.

In the days following the incident, a GoFundMe campaign was launched to assist Sabula and his family during his suspension.

The campaign states that Sabula is “a father of two young children, a husband, and a proud UAW Local 600 line worker,” and that the funds will be used to help cover household and living expenses “during this time of uncertainty.” Donations quickly surged past $100,000, with notable contributions reportedly made by the rock band Dropkick Murphys.

Supporters have characterized Sabula’s actions as a form of protest and free expression, while others have questioned whether his conduct violated workplace policies.

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Ford Motor Company and union representatives have not publicly released details regarding the status of the internal investigation or whether disciplinary action beyond the suspension is being considered.

Following his visit to the Dearborn plant, Trump went on to deliver remarks at the Detroit Economic Club, where he had last spoken in October 2024.

The incident continues to draw attention amid broader political debate, as questions remain about workplace discipline, free speech, and the role of political expression in employment settings.


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