The devastating wildfires in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of Los Angeles have displaced tens of thousands, including several Hollywood stars. While many evacuated their homes, some have faced the loss of their properties to the raging flames.
Mark Hamill flees amidst last-minute evacuation
Actor Mark Hamill, known for his role in Star Wars, shared his harrowing experience of fleeing Malibu at the last moment. “Evacuated Malibu so last minute,” Hamill wrote on Instagram. “Small fires on both sides of the road as we approached (the Pacific Coast Highway).” The actor expressed gratitude for the firefighters risking their lives to contain the blaze.
James Woods loses home, shares emotional video
Veteran actor James Woods posted a short video on X showing towering flames engulfing the hillside near his residence. “Standing in my driveway, getting ready to evacuate,” he said. Later, Woods confirmed he had evacuated and emotionally added, “It tests your soul, losing everything at once, I must say.”
Jamie Lee Curtis: ‘It’s a terrifying situation’
Jamie Lee Curtis revealed that her family had evacuated, fearing the worst for their home. “It’s a terrifying situation, and I’m grateful to the firefighters and all of the good Samaritans who are helping people get out of the way of the blaze,” Curtis wrote on Instagram. She also mentioned that many of her friends had already lost their homes.
Mandy Moore shields her children from ‘immense sadness’
Actress Mandy Moore evacuated with her family and pets, sharing her deep worry over the destruction. “Evacuated and safe with kids, dogs and cats,” she posted on Instagram. “Praying and grateful for the first responders.” She later added in her Instagram story, “So gutted for the destruction and loss. Don’t know if our place made it.”
Eugene Levy’s home destroyed by the fire
Schitt’s Creek star Eugene Levy is among those whose homes have been completely gutted. A picture shared by Page Six confirmed the destruction of his residence, showcasing the devastating impact of the fire in the Hollywood Hills.
Adam Brody and Leighton Meester lose their home
The wildfire also claimed the home of Nobody Wants This actor Adam Brody and his wife, Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester. The couple has not yet commented publicly but are reportedly safe.
Ben Affleck flees $20 million bachelor pad
Ben Affleck evacuated his $20 million Pacific Palisades home, which was on the verge of being consumed by flames. Affleck was seen driving to his ex-wife Jennifer Garner’s home for refuge.
According to Page Six, the actor was photographed looking very concerned as he drove away from his home on Wednesday evening. Ben thought it best to evacuate the house as the Pacific Palisades wildfires continued to rage through the area. TMZ reported that he went to the house of his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, who lives a short distance away.
Ben Affleck recently finalised his divorce from Jennifer Lopez. The LA home he evacuated on Wednesday night was one he recently purchased for $20 million as a bachelor pad during his divorce.
Garner and her family have not yet been told to evacuate as the residents in her area are currently on standby. Nearly 30,000 people — including several celebrities — in the Los Angeles area have evacuated their pricey homes during the fires. Reports say five people have lost their lives in the fires.
Paris Hilton ‘heartbroken’ as her Malibu home is destroyed
Paris Hilton confirmed the destruction of her Malibu home on Instagram, sharing her heartbreak over losing a place filled with cherished memories. “This home was where we built so many precious memories,” she wrote. “The devastation is unimaginable.”
The home held significant personal memories for Hilton, including her dog Phoenix’s first steps and dreams of creating future memories with her daughter London. While mourning the loss, Hilton expressed gratitude for her family’s safety and extended her sympathies to others affected by the fires.
“This home was where we built so many precious memories. 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, I’m holding onto gratitude that my family is safe. My heart and prayers are going out to every family affected by these fires. To all the people who have lost their homes, their memories, and their beloved pets. My heart aches for those still in harm’s way or mourning greater losses. The devastation is unimaginable. To know so many are waking up today without the place they called home is truly heartbreaking,” wrote Paris Hilton.
Destruction of iconic sites and properties
The wildfires have destroyed parts of the historic Will Rogers Ranch and other structures in Will Rogers State Historic Park. Additionally, the famous Palisades Charter High School, featured in Hollywood productions like Carrie and Freaky Friday, sustained significant damage.
