Celebrities Who Tragically Lost Their Homes in the Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires

Hollywood stars have shared their devastation as five separate fires ravage California

The ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles have left a trail of destruction, with five separate blazes tearing through communities and upending lives. Among the affected are numerous celebrities who have shared their heartbreak over losing their homes to this catastrophic event.

Fires Ravage California, Forcing Thousands to Evacuate

The first fire erupted in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening (January 7), fueled by hurricane-force winds reaching speeds of up to 100 mph. These powerful gusts drove the flames from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena, leaving destruction in their wake.

Since then, four additional fires have ignited, three of which remain “uncontained” and are “rapidly expanding,” according to officials. Videos of the devastating inferno have circulated online, highlighting the scale of the tragedy. So far, five people have lost their lives, and hundreds of thousands have been evacuated.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a red flag warning, signaling heightened fire risk, which is expected to remain in place until 6 p.m. tomorrow (January 10).

Stars Speak Out About Losing Their Homes

Several Hollywood stars have been directly impacted, with many taking to social media or speaking publicly about the loss of their homes. Here are the celebrities who have tragically lost their residences in the wildfires:

Adam Brody and Leighton Meester

According to TMZ, Adam Brody’s Los Angeles home has been “reduced to rubble and ash.” The publication shared images showing black smoke rising from the wreckage. Brody and his wife, Leighton Meester, reportedly purchased the home in 2019, where they lived with their two children. The couple has yet to comment on the loss.

Miles Teller and Keleigh Sperry Teller

Miles Teller, known for his role in Whiplash, and his wife, Keleigh Sperry Teller, are among those who have lost their homes. The couple’s 6,600-square-foot mansion, purchased in April 2023, was destroyed, as reported by the Daily Mail. Representatives for Teller have not yet commented.

Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton’s Malibu mansion was reduced to ashes, a loss she described as “heartbreaking beyond words.” Sharing her devastation on Twitter, she wrote: “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.”

Despite the overwhelming loss, Hilton expressed gratitude that her family is safe and sent love and prayers to all affected families.

Mandy Moore

Singer and actor Mandy Moore shared the devastation in her neighborhood of Altadena, posting on Instagram: “This is Altadena. Leveled. My sweet home. I am devastated and gutted for those of us who’ve lost so much. I’m absolutely numb.”

Anna Faris

Anna Faris lost her Pacific Palisades home to the fire. Representatives for the Scary Movie star confirmed to People that Faris and her family are safe and “very grateful.”

Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt

Reality TV stars Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt also lost their home. Pratt posted an emotional Instagram update showing smoke-filled rooms, including his sons’ nursery. He shared a bittersweet detail: “The one positive sign I saw as our house burned down was our sons’ bed burned in the shape of a heart.”

Ricki Lake

Ricki Lake, known for her roles in Hairspray and her talk show, revealed on Instagram that her “dream home” in Malibu had been destroyed. She wrote: “It’s all gone. It was our heaven on earth, the place where we planned to grow old together.”

Lake expressed her heartbreak but said she would share her story of escaping the flames in the coming days.

James Woods

Actor James Woods broke down during an interview with CNN, describing the chaos of losing his Pacific Palisades home. “One day you’re swimming in the pool, and the next day it’s all gone,” he said. He also recounted helping his 94-year-old neighbor evacuate during the inferno.

Diane Warren

Celebrated songwriter Diane Warren lost her home of nearly 30 years but took comfort in the safety of her animals. Sharing her perspective, she wrote: “There’s a rainbow shining on it, which I’m taking as a sign of hope.”

Billy Crystal

Billy Crystal and his wife, Janice, lost their home of over 40 years. The When Harry Met Sally star shared: “Every inch of our house was filled with love. We raised our children and grandchildren here. We are heartbroken, but with the love of our family and friends, we will get through this.”

Eugene Levy

Schitt’s Creek star Eugene Levy confirmed his home was destroyed while describing the harrowing experience of evacuating during gridlocked traffic. He noted the dense, black smoke engulfing the Temescal Canyon area.

Cameron Mathison

Actor Cameron Mathison posted a video of his home reduced to ash. “We are safe, but this is what’s left of our beautiful home,” he wrote, adding that it was the house where his children were raised and where they had hoped to raise their own families one day.

Sandra Lee

Celebrity chef Sandra Lee’s Malibu home was also destroyed. Reflecting on the loss, she said the house had been a sanctuary during her darkest moments. Despite her grief, Lee expressed gratitude for her loved ones’ safety.

Cary Elwes

The Princess Bride star Cary Elwes confirmed he lost his home, posting on Instagram: “Sadly, we did lose our home, but we are grateful to have survived this truly devastating fire.”

John Goodman

Actor John Goodman’s home was reduced to rubble, according to TMZ. The publication reported that the star’s house was obliterated by flames.

Maria Shriver

Maria Shriver, a journalist and former First Lady of California, shared a heartfelt Instagram update. “Everything is gone,” she wrote. “Our neighborhood, our restaurants, all our friends have lost everything. We have evacuated but are safe.”

Celebrities Forced to Evacuate

Some stars have spoken about the harrowing experience of evacuating their homes, including Jamie Lee Curtis and Mark Hamill. Curtis confirmed her home was safe but shared images of a local church consumed by the flames.

A Tragic Chapter in California’s History

The devastation caused by the Los Angeles wildfires has affected countless lives, including some of Hollywood’s most well-known figures. While many have lost their homes, they’ve expressed gratitude for their safety and hope for the future. The collective heartbreak shared by these stars reflects the broader impact of this tragedy on communities across California.