Hollywood Heartache: Celebrities Who Tragically Lost Their Homes in the California Wildfires 2025

Last Updated on January 10, 2025 by Nicole

Starting on January 7, a series of fast-moving wildfires have devastated Southern California, forcing thousands of people to flee their homes. These California wildfires have destroyed communities and disrupted countless lives, leaving devastation in their wake. Among the displaced are numerous celebrities who have long called this region home, highlighting the shared vulnerability faced by all.

A Community in Crisis

More than 80,000 people, including stars like Leighton Meester, Adam Brody, Anna Faris, Paris Hilton, and Jhene Aiko, have been displaced. Tragically, many of these individuals have lost their homes to the flames. Others, such as Mario Lopez, Chrissy Teigen, Kid Cudi, and Bebe Rexha, have evacuated as the fires continue to spread across the Los Angeles area.

Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency due to the California wildfires, underscoring the severity of the situation. More than 30,000 Los Angeles residents have been evacuated, with multiple fires spreading rapidly:

• Eaton Fire (Close Fire): Started Tuesday evening and exploded to 10,000 acres by Wednesday morning.
• Woodley Fire: Began early Wednesday, seizing 75 acres.
• Hurst Fire: Sparked late Tuesday and grew to 500 acres.
• Tyler Fire: Located near Coachella, with 50% containment reported.
• Kenneth Fire: Investigated as arson and growing rapidly.

Impact on Hollywood

The wildfires have upended Hollywood’s awards season, with several events postponed or canceled. Scheduled premieres were delayed, and production on shows such as “Fallout” and “Grey’s Anatomy” was halted. Major award shows, including the Critics Choice Awards and Oscar nominations, have also been rescheduled.

Celebrities are stepping up to support fire relief efforts. Jamie Lee Curtis donated $1 million after her Pacific Palisades neighborhood was affected, while others have used their platforms to encourage donations and raise awareness about the ongoing crisis.

Unimaginable Losses

With over 1,100 structures destroyed and 27,000 acres scorched, the California wildfires rank among the most destructive in Los Angeles County history. Late Wednesday, a fire near the Hollywood Bowl and Dolby Theatre was largely contained, sparing these iconic landmarks.

Celebrities Who’ve Lost Their Homes And What They’ve Said

Milo Ventimiglia

The actor is currently expecting a baby with his 9-month pregnant wife. During a CBS News interview, the This is Us star shared that he saw his house burned to the ground via security cameras during the devastating California wildfires and found a similarity with a fire scene from the show.

“I think there’s a kind of shock moment where you’re going, ‘Oh, this is real. This is happening. Then, at a certain point, we just turn it off. It’s like, ‘What? What good is it to continue watching?’ … We kind of accepted the loss.”

Paris Hilton

Entrepreneur and former reality TV star shared a heartfelt message via her Instagram account sharing “Heartbroken beyond words. (…) seeing our home in Malibu burn to the ground on live TV is something no one should ever have to experience. (…) I’m holding onto gratitude that my family and pets are safe. My heart and prayers are going out to every family affected by these fires.”

She has also stated that she and her team are already on the move to associate with nonprofit organizations to help the communities affected by the fires.

Mel Gibson

The actor was filming a Joe Rogan episode while the California wildfires were raging. In a late Thursday interview with NewsNation, he said, “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.’ But when I got home, sure enough, it wasn’t there.”

“It was real, it was completely toasted. I’ve never seen such a complete burn. It’s like someone did it on purpose to really destroy every aspect of it.”

Bella Hadid & Gigi Hadid

Bella Hadid shared a heartbreaking update on her Instagram stories, posting a photo of her and her sister Gigi Hadid’s childhood home—formerly owned by their mother, Yolanda Foster—engulfed in flames. She captioned it “childhood bedroom,” followed by an image of the home’s remains after the fire, along with information about organizations working on the frontlines to help those affected by the California wildfires.

Jhené Aiko

The singer shared through Instagram stories the fire consuming her home, later sharing a post with the following message: “me and my children’s home is gone burned to the ground(…) Thankful we still have eachother starting from scratch. My heart is so heavy”.

Mandy Moore

The actress and singer shared to her followers pictures with the remains of her Altadena home. “Miraculously, the main part of our house is still standing. For now. It’s not livable but mostly intact(…) Every house on our street is gone… My brother and sister in law- 6 weeks from welcoming their first baby… Feeling weird survivors guilt. We love this community and will do everything we can to help rebuild and support.”

Leighton Meester and Adam Brody

The actor couple’s home in the Pacific Palisades was completely destroyed by the California wildfires this past Tuesday morning. This was their cherished family home, where they lived with their 9-year-old and 4-year-old children. As of now, neither Leighton, Adam, nor their representatives have released a statement about their current situation.

Jamie Lee Curtis

The actress has been actively using her social media accounts to be vocal about the California Fires and ways people can help others. The Oscar winner said she and her husband, actor and director Christopher Guest, and their children had pledged $1 million to support “our great city and state and the great people who live there.”

Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag

Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt shared a TikTok video revealing his home among the burned down ones. He captioned the video “Nightmare came true”, followed by another video posted by his wife Heidi Montag reading “Thank God we are safe … it’s just … no words.”

Chrissy Teigen

Chrissy Teigen, wife of John Legend and mother of their four children, shared a photo of herself packing a black suitcase in her closet as she prepared to evacuate their home with their children and pets due to the California wildfires.

Alabama Barker

Shanna Moakler and Travis Barker’s children Landon and Alabama Barker turned to their Instagram stories to share that they were evacuating their home. Alabama has been actively sharing resourceful information about organizations on the frontline and has also shared recent news about the Kenneth Fire being investigated as arson, quoting “This is a attack. Told you!”. More recently, Alabama Barker has been sharing various families “GoFundMe” pages to help support them.

Ben Affleck

The actor, director and soon-to-be divorced Jennifer Lopez ex, was forced to evacuate his home and seek shelter. He lives very close to his ex-wife and mother of their three children, Jennifer Garner, so reports by TMZ state that apparently he rushed to her house, unclear if it was to check on his family or to stay at a safer location. As of now, neither Ben Affleck nor his reps have released a statement about his current situation. 

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

The former royal couple currently resides in Montecito, California, a neighborhood under a Red Flag Warning due to the California wildfires. The area is facing power outages and potential evacuations if the wildfire continues to spread.

How You Can Help

In this time of need, every effort counts. The California wildfires have left countless families and communities in need of support. Consider donating to reputable organizations providing relief to those affected. Celebrities and residents alike are banding together to rebuild, and your contribution can make a significant difference.

Stay safe, practice self-care, stay informed, and join the movement to support those impacted by these devastating fires.