This week, all eyes are on Southern California. Wildfires broke out in the region on Tuesday, January 7, and have been wreaking havoc on the Golden State ever since—reports say the natural disaster is a byproduct of high winds and an ultra-dry climate. Not only has the fire reached communities like Malibu, Santa Monica, and Pacific Palisades, causing many people to evacuate their homes, but it has already destroyed thousands of homes, buildings, and storefronts.
The population in and around Los Angeles is on high alert—and the celebrities who live here are no exception. Many A-listers have received evacuation notices and have posted on social media, detailing the pain and anxiety that comes with leaving their home behind to reach safer ground. We can only imagine how devastating it must be to say goodbye to a place filled with so many memories. To keep you up to speed, read on to learn more about the celebrities who have been affected by the Pacific Palisades wildfire.
Here's what to know if you want to support the greater Los Angeles community during these devastating times.
More updates on the wildfires: The KardashiansTMZ reports the KarJenners—Kim, Kris, Kourtney, Khloé, Rob, Kendall, and Kylie—have all evacuated their respective homes. The famous family is famous for having impressive, multimillion-dollar properties in Calabasas. While the reality stars haven't posted about their own homes, many of them have been sharing resources for where to get help.
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Julia Louis DreyfusWhile the Veep star hasn't commented on the loss, various sources confirmed that her $15 million Pacific Palisades home has been lost in the fires. The actress-turned-podcaster allegedly purchased the Mediterranean-style pad in the late 1990s, presumably at the height of her Seinfeld fame.
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Mel GibsonThe actor-slash-director reveals that his home burned down while he recording a podcast episode with Joe Rogan. "[I was] kind of ill at ease while we were talking, because I knew my neighborhood was on fire, so I thought, 'I wonder if my place is still there,'" he shared in a telephone interview NewsNation's Elizabeth Vargas Reports. "But when I got home, sure enough, it wasn't there. I went home and I said to myself, 'Well, at least I haven't got any of those pesky plumbing problems anymore.'"
Jokes aside, Gibson calls the loss "devastating" and "emotional." "You live there for a long time, and you had all your stuff," he added.
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Ricki LakeThe former talk show host revealed that her Malibu "dream" house was destroyed during the wildfires. "It was our heaven on earth," she wrote. "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." In fact, Lake reveals that this property was where she married husband Ross Burningham in 2022.
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Diane WarrenThe award-winning songwriter shared that her beachfront home was burned during the spreading fires. Warren posted a sweet image of her beachfront view, which includes a rock that reminded her of a friend who passed away. "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 wrote.
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Melissa RiversJoan Rivers's daughter shared that her Pacific Palisades home—which she bought for $7.1 million in 2021—was destroyed during the fiery frenzy. Fortunately, she and her family remain safe and unharmed.
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John GoodmanPeople reported that the Roseanne actor lost his Pacific Palisades home to the wildfires this week. Goodman and his wife split time between Los Angeles and New Orleans, so it is unclear if he was in California at the time of the evacuation.
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Matthew PerryThe Friends alum's former house—yes, the Pacific Palisades property where he tragically passed away—was one of the many homes that burnt down during the fires. According to Realtor.com, the property was just purchased for $8.6 million by a real-estate developer.
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Tina KnowlesA few days after Tina Knowles's birthday, Beyoncé and Solange's mom sadly announced her Malibu bungalow had been burnt down. "It was my favorite place, my sanctuary, my sacred happy place," she wrote. While Knowles is understandably devastated by her home's demise, she remains grateful for all the firefighters who have been battling this natural disaster.
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Eugene LevyThe Schitt's Creek actor detailed his terrifying evacuation to the Los Angeles Times. "The smoke looked pretty black and intense over Temescal Canyon," he shared. "I couldn't see any flames but the smoke was very dark." Unfortunately, photos confirm that Levy's $3.9 million home in the Pacific Palisades did not survive the flames.
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Miles TellerThe couple has yet to make a formal statement, but multiple sources have confirmed that Miles and Keleigh Teller's Pacific Palisades home has been destroyed. The Whiplash star and his wife reportedly purchased the $7.5 million residence in 2023.
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Billy CrystalAccording to People, Billy Crystal lost his beloved home that he shared with wife Janice. "[We] lived in our home since 1979. We raised our children and grandchildren here," he told the outlet. "Every inch of our house was filled with love. Beautiful memories that can't be taken away."
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Jeff BridgesOf course, Crystal isn't the only celeb who lost a long-term property. TMZ confirms that actor Jeff Bridges's forever home was also destroyed during the fires. Nestled in the Pacific Palisades, the four-bedroom residence was in The Big Lebowski star's family for generations.
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Kate BeckinsaleAs the Serendipity star points out in her somber Instagram post, homes aren't the only things that are being lost to the fire: Memories are also being wiped away. "My daughter and I lived there for most of her childhood, and most of her childhood is gone," she writes. "Her primary school, every shop or restaurant we used to go to with my parents and Michael's parents—and devastatingly, most of her friends' homes. My heart is broken."
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Anthony HopkinsThis isn't the Academy Award winner's first brush with a wildfire. Not only did his London home burn down in 2020, but his Malibu property only narrowly missed the devastating fire in 2018. Unfortunately, TMZ confirmed that his Pacific Palisades home was one of the many that have been destroyed.
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Chrissy Teigen and John LegendThe Legends have left the building. Chrissy Teigen took to Instagram to share that her family has evacuated their $18.5 million Beverly Hills home. "This is surreal and I'm very scared now," the model captioned a mirror selfie in her closet. "Packing." Since leaving, Teigen has revealed the family is taking refuge at a hotel.
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Jennie GarthThe Beverly Hills: 90210 star chronicled evacuating her home in a series of emotional Instagram stories. Garth shared she grabbed personal items, while her husband Dave Abrams hosed down the home's façade in an attempt to make it less flammable. "We are fine, we are okay, we are safe," she said in a clip. "That's all that matters."
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Paris HiltonNot only did Paris's Malibu property burn down, but she also had to watch the whole thing play out on television. "This home was where we built so many precious memories," Hilton shares. "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," she expressed gratitude that her family is safe and out of harm's way.
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Sandra LeeIn a tearful video, Sandra Lee revealed that her Malibu home was destroyed during the raging California wildfires. "I cried all night and thought about every room, nook, and cranny," the television personality shares. "It was perfection and now it's just ash." While Lee thinks she'll rebuild her property, she says this natural disaster is far from over.
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Dan LevyWhile the Schitt's Creek star is currently safe from the fires, his Los Feliz home reveals a surreal view of the natural tragedy. "Heartbroken for my family, my friends, and the people of [Los Angeles] affected by these catastrophic fires.
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Spencer Pratt and Heidi MontagMother Nature has dealt a brutal hand to the Montag-Pratt family. After The Hills alums shared their residence fell victim to the wildfires, Spencer revealed his parents's home also was burned down.
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James WoodsThough James Woods is out of harm's way, he unfortunately has a front-row seat to his home's destruction. The Casino actor says his home security cameras have captured the entire demise.
"All the smoke detectors are going off in our house and transmitting to our iPhones," he wrote on X. "I couldn't believe our lovely little home in the hills held on this long. It feels like losing a loved one."
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Mandy MooreAfter safely evacuating, the This Is Us star posted an Instagram sharing how "numb" she feels thinking about how much people have lost, including her own family. "My children's school is gone, she wrote on one post. "Our favorite restaurants, leveled. So many friends and loved ones have lost everything, too." However, in the midst of grief, Moore offer words of hope and positivity. She said: "Our community is broken but we will be here to rebuild together."
Miraculously, Moore updated that fans that while her house is not livable, the main structure of her house is "mostly intact."
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Anna FarisThough the House Bunny star has yet to make a statement, various outlets claim her 4,000-square-foot residence in the Pacific Palisades has burnt to the ground. Faris reportedly picked up this chic property for $5 million back in 2019.
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Jamie Lee CurtisJamie Lee Curtis is facing her own real-life horror movie. Though the Academy Award winner confirms her house is safe, she took to Instagram to share that her "beloved neighborhood is gone." "So many others have lost everything," she wrote. "Help where you can. Thank you to the first responders and firefighters."
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Chet HanksIt's anything but a beautiful day in the neighborhood for Tom Hanks's real-estate portfolio. While the beloved actor has yet to comment on the wildfires, his son Chet shared that his childhood neighborhood is "burning to the ground right now." "Pray for the Palisades," he wrote on his Instagram stories.
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Leighton Meester and Adam BrodyJust days after walking the red carpet for the Golden Globe Awards, TMZ reported that Adam Brody and Leighton Meester's Pacific Palisades home has been destroyed. Sources claim the couple purchased the $6.5 million property in 2019.
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Alabama BarkerThough many members of the KarJenner family have posted information and donation opportunities on their Instagram stories, it looks like the fires have affected a few of their own. Alabama Barker, who is Kourtney Kardashian's stepdaughter, shared that she had to flee from her home. "They are saying the fires are spreading football field amounts in seconds," she added.
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Maria ShriverAccording to Maria Shriver, Arnold Schwarzenegger's ex-wife and former First Lady of California, everything is gone. "Our neighborhood, our restaurants," she wrote on Instagram. "All our friends have lost everything. We have evacuated, but are safe. But people have lost everything."
In light of the catastrophe, Shriver urges followers and fellow Los Angelenos to follow the best protocol and lean on their community. "We in this city will put our arms around one another," she added. "We will rise, but right now this fire continues to burn. People need to stay safe, stay out of harm's way, and allow firefighters to do what they can to help those who need immediate assistance."
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Ben AffleckSeveral months after moving into his $20 million bachelor pad, the actor-slash-director had to leave the Pacific Palisades home behind. In fact, TMZ reports that he is staying safe at his ex-wife Jennifer Garner's home.
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