Billy Crystal and other stars affected by Los Angeles wildfires
As Los Angeles grapples with at least four wildfires, the Hollywood community finds itself deeply affected. Notable figures like Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore, Anna Faris, and Ricki Lake are among those impacted. Crystal expressed to CNN, "The magnitude of this devastation is beyond words. Our hearts ache for friends and neighbors who have lost so much."
Crystal reminisced about his home, saying, "Since 1979, Janice and I have cherished this place. It's where we nurtured our children and grandchildren. Every corner echoes with love and irreplaceable memories." Despite their heartbreak, Crystal remains hopeful, bolstered by the support of loved ones. "With our children's love, we'll endure. We pray for the brave firefighters and first responders. The Pacific Palisades is a community of resilience, destined to rise once more. It is home."
Ricki Lake took to Instagram to share her sorrow, revealing her "dream home" was lost. "It was paradise. Our forever place. We never took our breathtaking bluff in Malibu for granted," she lamented. Lake grieved the "immeasurable" loss of her home, where she wed three years ago.
Paris Hilton discovered her Malibu home was lost through live TV coverage. She described the ordeal on Instagram, noting, "No one should witness such a sight." The home was a repository of cherished memories. "Phoenix took his first steps here," she recounted. Despite the overwhelming loss, Hilton remains grateful for her family's safety. "My heart and prayers go out to all affected."
Celebrity chef Sandra Lee also mourned her home's loss. "I wept through the night, recalling every perfect detail," she shared on Instagram. "Please keep our community, firefighters, and first responders in your thoughts. This is far from over."
Actors James Woods and Steve Guttenberg shared their fire experiences with CNN. Mandy Moore, residing near the Eaton Fire, updated followers about her family's safe evacuation. Later, she expressed grief over her ravaged neighborhood. "I’m in shock. We've lost so much, including our children’s school and beloved restaurants," Moore wrote. "Our community is shattered, but we’ll rebuild together."
Reality stars Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag also suffered losses. Pratt revealed via Instagram that their Palisades home, along with his parents', was consumed by flames.
Anna Faris, too, was touched by the Palisades Fire. A representative confirmed to CNN that "Anna and her family are safe and profoundly grateful."
Fueled by fierce winds, the fires in Los Angeles County have claimed at least two lives and inflicted significant injuries on others. The Eaton Fire, near Altadena and Pasadena, took two civilian lives, reported county Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone.
The Palisades Fire, ravaging LA’s westside near Malibu and Santa Monica, has obliterated over 1,000 structures. CalFire data highlights it as the most destructive fire in Los Angeles County history.
With containment at 0%, emergency crews are battling relentless blazes, forcing tens of thousands under evacuation orders.
Consequently, Hollywood events, like the Critics Choice Awards, faced postponement. Initially slated for this Sunday in Santa Monica, the event has been rescheduled to January 26, announced Critics Choice Awards CEO Joey Berlin.
