Yahoo Lifestyle 16 Famous People Who Spoke About The Heartbreaking Loss Of Their Homes In The LA Fires
As of Friday, the fire in the Pacific Palisades has burned over 20,400 acres, with more than 10,000 properties damaged. At least 10 people have died, and thousands remain under evacuation orders.
Here are some of the celebrities who've spoken about the heartbreaking loss of their homes:
He and his wife, who is nine months pregnant and due any day now, watched their house burn down on their security cameras. He returned to the wreckage with CBS Evening News, saying, "You start thinking about all the memories in different parts of the house and whatnot. And then you see your neighbors' houses and everything, kind of around, and your heart just breaks."
Fans of This Is Us will remember that his character, Jack Pearson, died from cardiac arrest due to smoke inhalation after his house burned down. "It's not lost on me, life imitating art," Milo said, adding, "Wife and baby and dog most important."
2.Miles Teller and Keleigh Teller
In an Instagram post, Keleigh shared the last picture she took of their house while evacuating. "💔 snapped this driving out," she wrote in the caption. "To everyone reaching out I can’t thank you enough, your kind hearts have meant the world, I’ll never forget them. Community has come out stronger than I could imagine, pacific palisades I love you beyond measure you are a little slice of heaven, we will come back stronger than ever. If you’re in the LA area PLEASE get out if you can. I wish I grabbed my wedding dress .. wish I did a lot different but it doesn’t matter, stay safe, get out. 🥹🥹💔💔 there are no words. THANK YOU to the first responders fighting."
In an Instagram post, she shared images of the destruction, writing in the caption: "We were able to park and walk up our street to bear witness to all the loss. Miraculously, the main part of our house is still standing. For now. It’s not livable but mostly intact. We lost Taylor and griffin’s studio with every instrument and piece of equipment they’ve ever owned. We lost our garage and back house. Everyone we know lost everything. Every house on our street is gone. My in laws. My brother and sister in law- 6 weeks from welcoming their first baby. Our best friends. Feeling weird survivors guilt."
4.Jamie Chung and Bryan Greenberg
In an Instagram Story, Bryan shared a video of the wreckage. "It was all a dream. Thankfully the family is safe. Thank you to all of the firefighters risking their lives. Stay safe out there," he wrote.
On her Instagram Story, Jamie also shared a video, writing, "Damn. Our entire neighborhood is gone."
5.Tina Knowles
In an Instagram post, Tina, mother of Beyoncé and Solange Knowles, shared a video of what looked to be dolphins in the ocean. "This is what I was looking at on my birthday this past weekend from my tiny little bungalow on the water in Malibu!" she wrote. "It was my favorite place, my sanctuary , my sacred Happy Place . Now it is gone !! God Bless all the brave men and women in our fire department who risked their lives in dangerous conditions . We Thankyou for your dedication and bravery and for saving so many lives."
6.Mel Gibson
His house burned down while he was in Austin. Mel told NewsNation’s Elizabeth Vargas Reports, "Obviously, it’s kind of devastating. It’s emotional. You live there for a long time, and you had all your stuff... I've never seen a place so perfectly burnt. You could put it in an urn."
Thankfully, his family and chickens evacuated safely while he was away. "The good news is that those in my family and those I love are all well, and we’re all happy and healthy and out of harm’s way, that’s all I can care about, really."
7.Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag
On TikTok, Spencer documented the fires racing through the hills and the couple revisiting the remains of their home. Heidi posted a TikTok letting people know they were safe, thanking everyone for their thoughts and prayers. Then, she began to tear up. "It's just... no words."
On Instagram, Spencer shared a beautiful message. "The one positive sign i saw as our house burned down was ours sons bed burned in the shape of a heart. A sign of how much love was in this house so thankful for all the years and memories there with our family."
8.Jhené Aiko
She confirmed the loss of her home in an Instagram post. "Me and my children's home is gone, burned to the ground with all of our things inside. Lord have mercy. Thankful we still have each other. Starting from scratch. My heart is so heavy."
9.Candy Spelling
Candy, mother of Tori Spelling and wife of the late producer Aaron Spelling, confirmed the loss of her Malibu home on PCH. "I’m in shock and processing this massive loss for our family. I am beyond grateful for the memories. It was truly a wonderful gift to have," she told TMZ, adding that Aaron loved that house.
10.Ricki Lake
In an Instagram post, she shared numerous pictures of her beloved home. "It’s all gone. 💔," she wrote. "I can’t believe I am typing these words. After a valiant and brave effort by our friend and hero @kirbykotler_ Ross and I lost our dream home. This description ‘dream home’ doesn’t suffice. It was our heaven on earth. The place where we planned to grow old together. We never took our heavenly spot on the bluff overlooking our beloved malibu for granted, not even for one second. I shared our sunset 🌅 views almost daily with all of you. This loss is immeasurable. It’s the spot where we got married 3 years ago. I grieve along with all of those suffering during this apocalyptic event."
11.Diane Warren
"This is the last pic I took of Leah's rock from my beach house," she wrote on Instagram, referring to her late friend, Leah. "I've had this house for almost 30 years. It looks like it was lost in the fire last nite. 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. The animals and the rescue ranch are OK tho which is the most important thing. Stay safe everyone.❤️💔."
12.Bozoma Saint John
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star shared pictures and videos of her home in an Instagram post. "This is the house I wanted. The house I prayed for. The house I worked in blood, sweat and tears for," she wrote. "The house that I put a key pad instead of a key hole in the front door because I wanted all my family and friends to have a code and use the house whenever they wanted. This is the house where I found peace after battling with racist neighbors and a community that made me have to buy it in a trust within a trust so no one would know that widowed, single Black woman with a teenager was buying on the exclusively-held beach... This is the house where I finally felt like I could choose to spend time… when I wanted to and how I wanted to. It is gone."
13.Anna Faris
While the actor herself did not make a statement, her rep shared one, per the Hollywood Reporter: "Anna and her family are safe and grateful."
14.Billy Crystal
Billy confirmed the loss of his house in a statement with CNN. "Words cannot describe the enormity of the devastation we are witnessing and experiencing," he said. "We ache for our friends and neighbors who have also lost their homes and businesses in this tragedy. 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. We are heartbroken of course but with the love of our children and friends we will get through this."
15.Cary Elwes
In an Instagram post, the Princess Bride and Stranger Things star confirmed the safety of his family. "Sadly we did lose our home but we are grateful to have survived this truly devastating fire," he wrote. "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."
16.And finally, Paris Hilton
In an Instagram post, she shared an ABC news clip of the wreckage. "Heartbroken beyond words.💔," she wrote in the caption. "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.😢 This home was where we built so many precious memories. It’s where Phoenix took his first steps and where we dreamed of building a lifetime of memories with London.🥹While the loss is overwhelming, I’m holding onto gratitude that my family and pets are safe"
In a later tweet, she shared a video walking through the destroyed home. "To everyone who has sent love, prayers, and kindness—you’ve reminded me that even in the ashes, there is still beauty in this world. Thank you from the deepest part of my heart. And to everyone going through this pain, please know you’re not alone. We’re in this together. We will rebuild, we will heal, and we will rise stronger than before."
