A slew of celebrities like Paris Hilton, Eugene Levy and Heidi Montag have unfortunately lost their homes in the Los Angeles wildfires.
Over 100,000 Californians have been forced to evacuate their homes after a state of emergency was declared due to wildfires spiralling out of control across Los Angeles.
The wildfire, which began to spread rapidly on January 7, has since taken the lives of five people and decimated the abodes of some of Hollywood’s elite.
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Red flag warnings issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Los Angeles are expected to stay in place until tomorrow, with displaced residents remaining in limbo regarding their return to their neighbourhoods.
As per the BBC, 1,400 firefighters have been deployed, with surrounding states also providing first responders.
Below, we’ve provided an update on the celebrities who have been directly impacted by the fires, including those who have lost their homes, and others who have been forced to evacuate.
Paris Hilton
The Simple Life star and mother-of-two Paris Hilton, 43, has confirmed she excruciatingly ‘watched [her] house burn down live on TV’.
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In an Instagram post, she confirmed that she and her 43-year-old husband Carter Reum’s young family - son Phoenix Barron and London Marilyn - were ‘safe’, before extending her condolences to other people affected by the fires.
“To all the people who have lost their homes, their memories, and their beloved pets,” she commented. “My heartaches for those still in harm’s way or mourning greater losses. The devastation is unimaginable.”
Before thanking the thousands of firefighters currently battling the Californian blaze, Hilton revealed members of her 11:11 Media Impact Team had already reached out to nonprofit organisations to ‘figure out how we can best support the communities impacted by these fires.’
Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag
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The Hills’ Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag have tragically lost their home in the wildfire that broke out on Tuesday (January 7).
Prior to their evacuation, 41-year-old Pratt shared footage of the Los Angeles Fire Department officials attempting to control the raging Pacific Palisades fire from across the mountains.
The actor’s sister Stephanie Pratt, 38, took to Instagram and shared: “I am beyond heartbroken for my brother, Heidi & the kids.
“And to all of our friends and neighbours who have lost their houses today.
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"Just spoke to my dad - he tried to save my brother's house but the wind is so strong there was nothing he could do. Even the fire station in the Palisades has burned down. The Pacific Palisades is completely on fire. No one is there."
Bill Crystal
Bill Crystal, 76, and his wife, Janice, have confirmed the demise of their family home in Los Angeles.
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In a statement, the six-time Primetime Emmy Award winner wrote: “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."
Ricki Lake
“It’s all gone. I can’t believe I am typing these words,” confirmed Hairspray actress Ricki Lake.
Describing the loss of her ‘dream home’ as ‘immeasurable’, the 56-year-old said: “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.”
Lake also confirmed she will share ‘how [she] escaped’, adding: “For now I grieve.”
James Woods
Oscar-winning actor James Woods, 77, has confirmed he has lost ‘everything at once’ in the Californian wildfires.
He broke down in tears during an interview with CNN, stating his wife’s eight-year-old niece had actually ‘came out with her little piggy bank for us to rebuild our house.’
“I’m sorry, it’s just one day you’re in the pool and the next it’s all gone,” he continued, before saying: “I’m sorry, I thought I was stronger than this.”
Miles Teller
Top Gun: Maverick actor Miles Teller, 37, and his wife Keleigh Sperry Teller are two of the latest celebrities to lose their worldly possessions in the devastating fires, according to The Daily Mail.
It’s understood the couple - who married in 2019 - purchased their 6,600-square-foot home in April 2023 and that it was built in 2015.
Tyla has reached out to representatives of Miles Teller for further comment.
Adam Brody
According to TMZ, Adam Brody’s Los Angeles home has been ‘reduced to rubble and ash’. Images shared by the publication showed ‘black smoke’ devastatingly rising from the wreckage.
Brody, 45, who recently appeared on the Golden Globes red carpet with his wife and Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester, 38, reportedly bought the pad in 2019 and lived there with their two children.
Tyla has reached out to representatives of Adam Brody for further comment.
Diane Warren
Academy Honorary Award winner Diane Warren, 68, has confirmed via Instagram that embers have engulfed her Los Angeles home.
"I've had this house for almost 30 years. It looks like it was lost in the fire last nite," she typed.
“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,” she continued. “The animals and the rescue ranch are OK tho which is the most important thing. Stay safe everyone.”
Eugene Levy
Eugene Levy, 78, has unfortunately joined the spade of celebrities who have lost their homes to the raging LA wildfires, as per The Daily Mail.
Previously, the Schitt’s Creek favourite told the Los Angeles Times that he had been caught in a gridlock while attempting to evacuate the danger zone.
“The smoke looked pretty black and intense of Temescal Canyon,” he stated. "I couldn't see any flames, but the smoke was very dark."
Anna Faris
Representatives of 48-year-old Anna Faris have confirmed to PEOPLE that she has lost the home she shared with her family in the Pacific Palisades.
“Anna and her family are safe and very grateful,” they told the publication.
Cameron Mathison
Unfortunately, actor Cameron Mathison has shared a clip of his Californian home reduced to ash.
“We are safe. But this is what's left of our beautiful home," the General Hospital star, 55, wrote.
"Our home where our kids were raised and where they wanted to raise their own someday."
Mark Hamill
Mark Hamill announced that a ‘last-minute’ evacuation notice forced him to flee his Malibu home, confirming he saw ‘small fires on both sides of the road’.
“Most horrific fire since ‘93,” the 73-year-old commented. “STAY SAFE!”
Harrison Ford
It’s not known whether Harrison Ford’s home in the Brentwood neighbourhood has been ravaged by the wildfires. However, he was evacuated from the area.
The Star Wars legend, 82, purchased his estate back in 2011 for a cool $12.6 million, as per The Daily Mail.
Tyla has reached out to representatives for further comment.
Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis has revealed her evacuation agony in an emotional appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
Appearing on the US TV staple to promote her new movie, The Last Showgirl, the 66-year-old admitted: “I’m literally just about to cry.”
“As you know,” she continued, “where I live is on fire right now. Literally, the entire city of the Pacific Palisades is burning.”
"It’s f**king gnarly. This is literally where I live. Everything. The market I shop in, the schools my kids go to… Many many many many friends now have lost their homes, so it is, it’s a really awful situation.”
In an Instagram post, Curtis added: “Our beloved neighborhood is gone. Our home is safe. So many others have lost everything. Help where you can. Thank you to the first responders and firefighters."
Mandy Moore
This is Us actress Mandy Moore has taken to Instagram to share how ‘devastated and gutted’ she is after watching her neighbourhood burn down.
“Grateful for my family and pets getting out last night before it was too late (and endless gratitude to friends for taking us in and bringing us clothes and blankets),” the 40-year-old said after fleeing her home.
“Honestly, I’m in shock and feeling numb for all so many have lost, including my family,” she continued. “My children’s school is gone. Our favorite restaurants, leveled. So many friends and loved ones have lost everything too.”
“Our community is broken but we will be here to rebuild together. Sending love to all affected and on the front lines trying to get this under control.”
The Associated Press is reporting that Moore has since lost her home in the blaze.
Alabama and Landon Barker
Travis Baker’s children Alabama, 19, and Landon, 21, confirmed they’d been evacuated from the area.
“Just evacuated praying for everyone the first have effected,” typed the latter.
Meanwhile, Alabama said: “Just evacuated from my home due to wild fires in Los Angeles, please be safe!!
“They are saying the fires are spreading football field amounts in seconds.”
Other actors who have homes in the affected area
A slew of Hollywood icons, sporting stars, and music veterans reportedly all own houses in the Pacific Palisades area.
These include Ben Affleck, 52, who owns a home between Brentwood and the affected area which he purchased for $20.5 million (£16.6 million) last summer.
Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson, 68, American basketball star Kawhi Leonard, 33, and Jennifer Aniston, 55, are also stars who own homes in the area.
Other famous faces such as Jhene Aiko and Big Sean, both 36, The Hangover’s Bradley Cooper, 50, Reese Witherspoon, 48, and Michael Keaton, 73, have properties nearby.
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