Fires in Los Angeles: from Anthony Hopkins to Paris Hilton, here are the most moving statements from the stars who lost everything

Fires have been devastating Southern California since January 7th and, in particular, Los Angelesforcing thousands of residents to flee their homes including many stars who live there in Los Angeles. Among the more 80 thousand people displaced in fact, there are several celebrities, many of whom have lived in these areas for decades. Some, including Leighton Meester and Adam BrodyAnna Faris, Ricki Lake, Cary Elwes, Cameron Mathison, Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag, lost their homes. Many others, such as Mario Lopez, Molly Sims, Kid Cudi and Bebe Rexhainstead said they were evacuated as the fire continued to spread. The first fire broke out in Pacific Palisades on Tuesday, January 7: from there the flames also spread to Eaton and then spread between Passadena and Altadena, Woodley, Hurst and Tyler. The toll at the moment is approximately 1,100 structures destroyed and 27 thousand acres affected according to the Los Angeles Times.

Here’s what the stars had to say about their personal connection to the Los Angeles fires.

Milo Ventimiglia

The star of This Is Us Milo Ventimiglia returned to her burned-out Los Angeles home with CBS Evening News’ Tony Dokoupil, and called the experience “heavy.” He said he and his wife Jariah Mariano, who is nine months pregnant, saw the fire engulf their home via security cameras. “We’ll get through this,” he said after surveying the destruction. “My wife and our child are the most important things.”

Mel Gibson

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Mel Gibson has confirmed that his house caught fire while he was filming a new project in Austin, although everyone was evacuated safely. “Obviously it was devastating,” Gibson told Elizabeth Vargas Reports NewsNation. “You live there for a long time and you have all your things. All. From photographs to personal things I have accumulated over the years. These, however, are just things. The good news is that my family and the people I love are all fine: they’re all happy and healthy and out of danger, and that’s what really matters to me.”

Anthony Hopkins

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Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins, who turned 87 in late 2024, lost his Pacific Palisades home, where he often posted videos of himself playing the piano or preparing for the Oscars on TikTok. According to the Daily Mailthe actor moved there in 2021 several years after his Malibu home was narrowly spared the Woolsey fire in 2018 although, in fairness, Hopkins had also lost his London home in due to a fire in 2000. On Instagram the actor wrote: “As we all struggle to heal from the devastation of these fires, it is important to remember that the only thing we take with us is the love we give.”

Paris Hilton

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Paris Hilton posted a video on Instagram of ABC News footage showing the charred remains of her Malibu beach house: “Sitting with my family, watching the news, and seeing our house in Malibu burn on live TV is something no one should ever experience,” Hilton wrote. «This house is where we have made many precious memories. It’s where Phoenix took its first steps and where we dreamed of building a lifetime of memories with London. Although the loss is crushing, I hold on to gratitude that my family is safe. My heart and prayers go out to every family affected by these fires.”

Miles Teller

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Miles Teller and Keleigh Teller lost their $7.5 million home in Pacific Palisades. Keleigh shared a photo of the disaster on her social profile, writing: «Pacific Palisades, I love you beyond measure and you are a little corner of paradise: we will come back stronger than ever. I wish I had taken my wedding dress… I wish I had saved a lot of things but it doesn’t matter. There are no words.”

Jamie Lee Curtis

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Jamie Lee Curtis revealed that although her house wasn’t hit, the entire neighborhood was destroyed. «Our beloved neighborhood is gone. Our home is safe. Many others have lost everything. Help where you can. Thanks to the first responders and firefighters.” Guest on the Tonight Show, the actress demonstrated the preparation of an emergency bag, faithful to her role as ambassador of the American Red Cross.

Tina Knowles

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Beyoncé and Solange Knowles’ mother, Tina Knowles, shared a photo of her destroyed home on Instagram. «It was my favorite place, my sanctuary, my happy place. Now it’s gone. God bless all the brave men and women of our fire department who risked their lives in dangerous conditions,” he said. «We thank you for your dedication and courage and for saving so many lives. This situation could have been much worse without the dedication of the rescuers and rescuers.”

Billy Crystal

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Billy Crystal confirmed that he and his family, including Janice, his wife of nearly 55 years, lost their home. «Words cannot describe the enormity of the devastation we are witnessing and experiencing. We grieve for our friends and neighbors who lost their homes and businesses in this tragedy. Janice and I have lived in ours since 1979. We raised our children and grandchildren there. Every inch of our home was filled with love. Beautiful memories that cannot be taken away. We are saddened, of course, but with the love of our children and friends we will get through this.”

Carolyn Murphy

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Model Carolyn Murphy shared a terrifying video taken from her home security camera on Instagram. “We’re safe, our dogs are safe, and that’s all that matters,” he wrote. «My heart goes out to our entire community. I pray that all wildlife is safe, our bobcat, our ferocious mountain lion, the silly coyotes, the swinging skunks, the elegant foxes and the songbirds.”

Kate Beckinsale

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Kate Beckinsale mourned the loss of the Pacific Palisades community that played an important role in her family’s life. “My daughter and I lived there for much of her childhood, which is now lost.”he wrote. “His elementary school, every store or restaurant my parents and Michael’s parents went to, not to mention most of his friends’ houses. My heart is broken.” He continued: “Pacific Palisades is a very unusual community to find in Los Angeles, full of families with young children and pets. I am crying for all the people and animals involved that I know. My heart breaks for the families who lost everything. This is hell.”

Mandy Moore

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«Grateful for the kindness of friends who gave us a place to settle last night. I try to protect the children from the immense sadness and worry I feel. I pray for everyone in our beautiful city. So broken by devastation and loss. My children’s school is gone. Our favorite restaurants razed. Many friends and loved ones have lost everything. Our community is broken, but we will be here to rebuild it together. I send love to all those who have been affected and to the front line trying to keep the situation under control.”

Jennifer Love Hewitt

Today, the Ghost Whisperer and Criminal Minds star is the mother of two children with her husband Brian Hallisay.

“I am speechless. Only prayers and hope for our home and our children as we watch everything burn.” wrote actress Jennifer Love Hewitt on Instagram. «Thank you to every rescuer who is fighting so hard for all of us. Thank you to every friend who has come forward and to every new person I have tearfully hugged in the last 24 hours.”