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Celebrities Who Lost Their Homes in the Los Angeles Wildfires
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.
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:
“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.
Hutchinson, KS – Authorities have issued evacuation orders for parts of downtown Hutchinson following a gas leak and building explosion on Main Street.
An emergency alert was sent to residents, advising them to avoid the area between Avenue A and Avenue F, from Adams Street to Plum Street due to the ongoing emergency.
The City of Hutchinson has urged all residents and businesses within these boundaries to evacuate immediately as a safety precaution.
The City of Hutchinson issued the following statement via Facebook:
“Due to a large fire in the downtown area, we are implementing an evacuation of Avenue A to Avenue F, and Plum to Adams. All residents and businesses within these boundaries are urged to evacuate immediately for their safety. A warming shelter has been established at the Salvation Army located at 7th and Walnut for those in need of temporary shelter. We will provide additional information as it becomes available. Please stay safe and stay tuned for further updates.”
As of now, Reno County Dispatch has not confirmed the cause of the explosion, the extent of damages, or whether there have been any injuries.
First responders remain on the scene, assessing the situation and working to contain the fire and potential hazards.
Residents are advised to stay clear of the area, follow emergency services’ instructions, and await further updates from local authorities.
This is a developing situation. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.