How celebrities are being affected by the LA wildfires as thousands lose their homes

It's no secret that Los Angeles is the home of the stars, and that means that like hundreds of thousands of others in the city, A-listers have had to pack up, get out, and even say goodbye to their homes forever.

In many cases, wealthy stars living in LA have more options when it comes to emergencies. They're able to afford alternative accommodation or even relocate to other properties they own during evacuations; they have the means to go without work for longer periods of time without worrying about paying the bills, and they have the wealth to rebuild their lives more quickly.

That being said, celebrities are not immune to natural disasters. They're only human, and there are a number of ways the LA wildfires have impacted many big names.

Evacuations

At the time of writing (January 13), three fires in Los Angeles continue to burn in spite of firefighters' ongoing and exhaustive efforts. The Hurst Fire covers 799 acres and is 89 percent contained, the Eaton fire spans 14,117 acres and is 27 percent contained, and the largest, the Palisades fire, covers 23,713 acres and is just 13 percent contained.

As a result, more than 153,000 residents are under evacuation orders, with thousands more warned that they may need to leave at any moment.

Among those who have fled the area include Chrissy Teigen, Mandy Moore, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Mark Hamill.

Many of the stars have taken to social media to share updates on their situations, with Curtis sharing footage on Instagram of the remains of the streets surrounding her home.

"Our beloved neighborhood is gone," she wrote alongside the clip, before adding: "Our home is safe. So many others have lost everything. Help where you can. Thank you to the first responders and firefighters."

Lost homes

Though leaving your home behind is tough, in many cases it was the right move to keep the stars safe as their properties went on to suffer damage and destruction due to fires.

Nobody Wants This star Adam Brody and his wife, Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester, reportedly had their home reduced to 'rubble and ash' as a blaze swept through the area.

Paris Hilton's Malibu mansion was also completely destroyed in the fire - a realization Hilton had as she watched her home 'burn to the ground on live TV.'

Hilton described the loss as 'overwhelming', though expressed gratitude that her family is 'safe'.

Other stars who have lost their homes include Miles Teller, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt and Anna Faris.

Canceled events

Staying safe and continuing to raise awareness for the fires and the victims is paramount at the moment, but celebrities have also been impacted by the blazes in slightly less direct ways.

The fires come in the midst of awards season in Hollywood, and as a result the 2025 Oscar nominations and Critics’ Choice Awards, as well as a number of movie premieres, have been delayed. Though not a priority at a time when people's lives are at risk, the events are some that celebrities work towards all year, and which they strive for when performing.

Joey Berlin, CEO of the Critics Choice Awards, noted that the fires have had a 'profound impact' on the community.

"All our thoughts and prayers are with those battling the devastating fires and with all who have been affected,” he said.

According to Sky News, the Oscars nominations have been delayed in a bid to give members of the Academy 'more time to cast their ballots'.

Premiers that have been canceled include Jennifer Lopez's movie, Unstoppable.

You can support those affected by the fires by donating to the Red Cross online, by calling (800) 733-2767 or texting REDCROSS to 90999.

All the celebrities who have lost their homes in LA wildfires

Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton said on social media that she watched her Malibu home 'burn to the ground' on television.

She wrote: "I’m standing here in what used to be our home, and 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."

Mandy Moore

Meanwhile, singer and actor Mandy Moore spoke of her heartbreak as the fires 'levelled' her neighbourhood of Altadena.

The This Is Us star shared an update on her 'home' on Instagram, explaining: "This is Altadena. Leveled. My sweet home.

"I am devastated and gutted for those of us who've lost so much. I'm absolutely numb."

Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt

The Hills' Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt also lost their home, with Pratt sharing a heartbreaking update on Instagram.

Posting a photo of thick smoke suffocating his sons' nursery, he wrote: "The one positive sign i saw as our house burned down was ours son's 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."

Anna Faris

Scary Movie star Anna Faris tragically lost the home she shared with her family in the Pacific Palisades.

Representatives for the actor told People: "Anna and her family are safe and very grateful."

Ricki Lake

Hairspray star and talk show host Ricki Lake took to social media to confirm the 'immeasurable' loss of her 'dream home'.

“It’s all gone. I can’t believe I am typing these words,” she began. “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 confirmed she will soon share ‘how [she] escaped’, adding: “For now I grieve.”

Diane Warren

Celebrated songwriter and Academy Honorary Award winner Diane Warren confirmed the house she'd lived in for nearly 30 years was destroyed in the blaze.

She wrote: “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.”

Billy Crystal

When Harry Met Sally star Crystal and his wife, Janice, confirmed they lost the home they'd lived in since 1979 in the devastating blaze.

In a statement, Crystal said all that remained of his property was its tennis court.

He said: "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."

Eugene Levy

Schitt's Creek star Eugene Levy is among those whose homes were lost in the raging wildfires, as per the Daily Mail.

The actor had 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."

Cameron Mathison

General Hospital star Cameron Mathison shared a shocking video of his house reduced to rubble and ash as he gave fans an update.

Taking to Instagram, he wrote: "We are safe But this is what’s left of our beautiful home. Our home where our kids were raised and where they wanted to raise their own someday."

The Canadian actor had lived in the home with their now-estranged wife, Vanessa Arevalo, and their two children, having purchased it in 2012.

Sandra Lee

Cookbook author and TV show host Sandra Lee revealed that the fires destroyed her Malibu home, which had been a sanctuary during her 'darkest moments '.

Posting an emotional Instagram Reel, she spoke of her heartbreak but also expressed gratitude for the safety of her loved ones.

"I cried all night and thought about every room, nook, and cranny," she explained, adding: "Everyone is safe, that is all that matters," she resolved.

Lee purchased the home in November 2019, a milestone moment after splitting from former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.

The chef had aspired to purchase such a property since her early days as a waitress in 1989.

Cary Elwes

Having previously shared a video of the 'biblical' Los Angeles blaze as he was evacuated, The Princess Bride star later confirmed his home was no longer.

Taking to Instagram, he said: "Sadly, we did lose our home, but we are grateful to have survived this truly devastating fire.

"Our hearts go out to all the families impacted by this tragic event and we also with 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."

Milo Ventimiglia

The This Is Us star revealed that he'd watched his house burn down on his security cameras.

He told CBS: "It’s heavy. You start thinking about all the memories in different parts of the house and whatnot, and then you see your neighbours' houses and everything kind of around, and your heart just breaks."

Mel Gibson

The Mad Max actor said he found out his home had been destroyed in the fires while filming an episode of Joe Rogen's podcast.

He told NewsNation’s Elizabeth Vargas Reports: "It’s kind of devastating. It’s emotional. I was doing the Rogan podcast… And [I was] kind of ill at ease while we were talking because I knew my neighbourhood was on fire, so I thought, I wonder if my place is still there."

Tina Knowles

Beyoncé's mother took to Instagram to share that her Malibu bungalow had been lost to the fires.

She wrote: "This is what I was looking at on my birthday this past weekend from my tiny little bungalow on the water in Malibu! It was my favourite place, my sanctuary, my sacred Happy Place. Now it is gone!!"

Adam Brody and Leighton Meester

Adam Brody’s Los Angeles home has been ‘reduced to rubble and ash,' according to reports from TMZ.

Images shared by the publication showed ‘black smoke’ rising from the wreckage.

Brody and his wife, Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester, reportedly purchased their home in 2019 and lived there with their two children.

Miles Teller

According to the Daily Mail, Whiplash star Miles Teller and his wife Keleigh Sperry Teller join the list of stars who've lost their homes in the brutal natural disaster.

The couple, who married in 2019, purchased the 6,600-square-foot mansion in April 2023.

His wife later took to Instagram to share some photos of their house, writing: "Snapped this driving out.

"To everyone reaching out I can’t thank you enough, your kind hearts have meant the world, I’ll never forget them."