Thousands of people in California were forced to flee their homes due to massive wildfires engulfing Los Angeles County.

Dry weather and strong Santa Ana winds exacerbated the situation.

The flames destroyed over a thousand buildings in Los Angeles, including estates in the Hollywood Hills. The largest wildfire covered nearly 12,000 acres (4,856 hectares) in Pacific Palisades.

Among the affected are many Hollywood stars whose homes are located in this prestigious area between the beach cities of Santa Monica and Malibu.

Paris Hilton

It is already known that Paris Hilton’s beach house in Malibu was destroyed. The socialite wrote a lengthy post on Instagram.

«Sitting with my family, watching the news, and seeing our home in Malibu burn to ashes live on air is something I wouldn’t wish on anyone. This house became a place where we created so many precious memories. It’s where Phoenix took his first steps and where we dreamed of building memories for a lifetime,» she said.

 

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She emphasized, however, that her family and pets are safe.

Adam Brody and Leighton Meester

In addition to Paris Hilton’s house, the mansion of Leighton Meester and Adam Brody, worth $6.5 billion, also burned down. The couple has not yet commented on the incident.

 

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Anthony Hopkins

Welsh actor and director Anthony Hopkins also lost his home. He purchased the property in 2021 for $6 million. It had four bedrooms and five bathrooms.

Cameron Mathison

TV host and actor Cameron Mathison also showed on Instagram what remains of his home. He noted that his family is safe and expressed support for others affected by the disaster.

 

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Ricki Lake

TV host and actress Ricki Lake’s home was also destroyed. According to her, it was her and her husband’s paradise on earth, a place where they planned to grow old together.

 

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Jamie Lee Curtis

The actress wrote on social media that her family is safe, though it’s very likely their home is engulfed in flames. She also urged people not to spread fake information, as it could interfere with those who truly need help.

 

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Kate Beckinsale

The actress, like many other public figures, had to evacuate. There is no news yet about damage to her home. Nevertheless, she expressed sorrow over the losses suffered by the residents of the area.

 

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«We lived there for most of my daughter’s childhood. The primary school, all the shops and restaurants we used to go to with my parents and Michael’s parents, and most terribly, the homes of her friends have all burned down. My heart is broken,» she wrote on Instagram.

Mandy Moore

«This Is Us» star Mandy Moore was also forced to leave her home. She fled the fire in Eton with her children, husband, cats, and dog.

 

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Ben Affleck

Among the evacuees is Ben Affleck. Paparazzi even managed to capture him returning to his Los Angeles mansion surrounded by flames. According to tabloids, the actor later went to his ex-wife Jennifer Garner’s home.

Ben Affleck Evacuated, Races to Jennifer Garner’s Home in Palisades Fire | Click to read more https://t.co/3FdXfKQyXd

— TMZ (@TMZ) January 8, 2025

Event Cancellations

Landmarks of Hollywood are also at risk due to the fires, including the Dolby Theatre, where the Oscars are held, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

As a result, the announcement of the Academy Award nominees has been postponed. Originally scheduled for January 17, it will now take place on January 19. The voting period has also been extended by two days, now running from January 8 to 14.

The 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards ceremony was canceled. Instead, the nominations were announced in a press release and published on the SAG Awards website.

 

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The Critics’ Choice Awards, initially scheduled for January 12, have been moved to January 26 «due to the catastrophic fires devastating Southern California,» according to a statement from the organizing committee published on social media.

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