The devastating Los Angeles wildfires destroyed hundreds of homes, impacting stars like Laeticia Hallyday, Paris Hilton, and others, who shared their sorrow over the unimaginable loss.
The recent Los Angeles wildfires have left a trail of destruction, displacing hundreds, including several celebrities. Laeticia Hallyday, widow of legendary singer Johnny Hallyday, revealed on Instagram that her home was completely destroyed. She shared, "We lost everything... Nothing is left. I watched helplessly as the flames consumed our home." She emphasized that it wasn’t just a house but a refuge that helped her rebuild her life after her husband’s death.
Paris Hilton, heiress to the Hilton empire, also saw her Malibu home go up in flames. "My heart is broken," she wrote on Instagram. "The devastation is unimaginable." Hilton posted a video of her five dogs in her car, announcing she would be staying in a hotel for the time being.
Oscar-winning actor Anthony Hopkins, known for The Silence of the Lambs, reportedly lost his home, although he has not made a public statement. Photos from the media depict the extensive damage to his property. Similarly, Mark Hamill of Star Wars fame recounted how he fled his Malibu home with his wife and dog, escaping on a road surrounded by flames. It remains unclear whether his home was completely destroyed.
Actors Adam Brody and Leighton Meester lost their Pacific Palisades residence, with images in People showing the burnt ruins. Jamie Lee Curtis, whose home was spared, expressed solidarity with the victims by pledging a $1 million donation.
Other celebrities, including Miles Teller, Jeff Bridges, and Billy Crystal, also suffered devastating losses. Teller, best known for Whiplash, lost the home he shared with his wife. Bridges, beloved as "The Dude" in The Big Lebowski, lost his family home in Malibu. Billy Crystal described the destruction of his longtime residence, noting only the tennis court survived, calling the devastation indescribable.
Eugene Levy, of Schitt’s Creek, shared how he drove through thick black smoke to evacuate before his home was engulfed. Cary Elwes, famed for The Princess Bride, posted a video capturing the intense flames and described the scene as "biblical" before his home was consumed.
These wildfires have left a heartbreaking toll, underscoring the vulnerability of even the most privileged lives.
With AFP
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