Celebrities whose homes burned down: Paris Hilton affected by California fires
Many celebrities who call Southern California home have seen their homes burned down due to the many wildfires devastating the region.
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The battle against the destructive wildfires in Southern California continued on Monday as more celebrities spoke out about the damage and announced plans to lend a hand.
Three California wildfires remain active, including the Pacific Palisades Fire, which is 13% contained and is the most destructive in Los Angeles history. At least 24 people have died in the fires, per the Los Angeles County medical examiner.
In recent days, additional celebrities have been confirmed to have lost their homes in the fires on top of those who have previously spoken out, including Billy Crystal and Paris Hilton. Those Hollywood stars not as directly affected have donated to organizations involved in the response and told followers how they can help out.
Grammys to proceed and raise money for relief efforts, Oscar nominations announcement delayed
The 2025 Grammy Awards will still be held on Feb. 2 in Los Angeles, Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. and board of trustees chair Tammy Hurt confirmed in a letter to members Monday obtained by USA TODAY.
However, the show “will carry a renewed sense of purpose: raising additional funds to support wildfire relief efforts and honoring the bravery and dedication of first responders who risk their lives to protect ours,” the letter said.
Meanwhile, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences delayed the announcement of the 2025 Oscar nominations to Jan. 23 after previously rescheduling it for Jan. 19. Additionally, the nominations voting period was extended through Jan. 17, and the annual Oscar nominees luncheon was canceled.
“We are all devastated by the impact of the fires and the profound losses experienced by so many in our community,” said Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang.
“The Academy has always been a unifying force within the film industry, and we are committed to standing together in the face of hardship.”
Ricki Lake posts video of ‘what’s left of our home’
Ricki Lake, who previously said she lost her “dream home” in the fires, shared an Instagram video on Sunday showing “what’s left of our home and garden from the courtyard.”
The “Hairspray” star said she couldn’t believe that “the Palm trees survived,” adding that “to hear the birds chirping warms my broken heart.”
Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith, Joshua Jackson lose homes in LA fires
Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith’s wife Nathalie confirmed on Instagram that the couple lost their house in Malibu and shared photos of their “last sunset” there.
“We are safe,” she wrote. “We have each other. We will start again.”
Actor Joshua Jackson also confirmed in a statement to USA TODAY that his childhood home in Los Angeles burned down.
“First and most importantly, all the people closest to me affected by the fire are OK,” Jackson said. “My daughter, my family, my neighbors all made it out safely.”
Eva Longoria says her ‘house is full’ with friends who evacuated
In an Instagram video, Eva Longoria said she evacuated amid the fires and has “many friends at my house who had to evacuate from other areas, so my house is full.”
The actress also said she has “literally emptied out my pantry” to donate food and will be giving $50,000 to This Is About Humanity to support “frontline essential workers and families that are impacted by the fires.”
The Game says he’s helping LA firefighters amid relief efforts
The Game said on Instagram that he and his team have been assisting Los Angeles area firefighters “anyway I can to make their days a little easier.”
“We came out here with this morning with blankets, pillows, coffee, bananas, water, just anything we can bring to help these fireman up here,” he said.
The rapper wrote, “They kept thanking me for being here … and in my mind I’m like, ‘No, THANK YOU !!!’ for doing the unimaginable in a time of pure terror & despair.”
Ashley Tisdale on LA relief efforts: ‘I’m in this for the long haul’
Ashley Tisdale shared in an Instagram story that she left Los Angeles “for a pre-planned work trip” and that it “feels strange to be doing something normal when the past week has been anything but normal for our city.”
The “High School Musical” star said she has been donating to relief efforts and has “started to wrap my mind around just how great the need is.”
“Recovery will take a long time and all of us will need to be there for our friends and strangers alike,” she said. “Let’s do what we can to help people get back on their feet. I’m in this for the long haul. Love you, LA.”
Duchess Meghan delays release of Netflix show due to LA fires
On Sunday, Netflix confirmed the premiere of Duchess Meghan’s new show “With Love, Meghan” has been pushed from Jan. 15 to March 4 due to the Los Angeles fires. The decision was made “at the request of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and with the full support of Netflix,” the streamer said.
“I’m thankful to my partners at Netflix for supporting me in delaying the launch, as we focus on the needs of those impacted by the wildfires in my home state of California,” Duchess Meghan said.
Deon Cole evacuates home after leaving hospital: ‘A nightmare’
Comedian Deon Cole shared on Instagram that he was having a “devastating” day after leaving the hospital, going home, and immediately needing to evacuate due to the fires.
“As I drove away I seen the fire rising from behind my house, It’s a nightmare!!!” he wrote. “I got the flowers my mom gave me before she passed tho.”
Cole previously shared a photo of himself in a hospital bed, which he posted on his 53rd birthday. He did not share details of his illness.
Miley Cyrus reflects on losing home in 2018 fire
In an X post, Miley Cyrus sent her support to those suffering amid the Los Angeles fires and reflected on losing her own home in a wildfire in 2018.
“It’s a feeling you don’t ever forget,” she wrote. “Walking up to the door you would pass through daily, looking forward to being greeted by the ones you love like you always do but instead being met by a pile of ash and rubble. My soul aches for those who are experiencing this (devastation) firsthand and I cry for my city.”
She added, “It’s beyond heartbreaking. Los Angeles represents ‘living the dream’ but the reality today is wreckage and destruction.”
Contributing: Trevor Hughes, Susan Miller and John Bacon