Celebrities Whose Homes Have Been Devastated by California Wildfires
A growing number of celebrities are reporting the loss of their homes as wildfires sweep through Pacific Palisades, the luxurious neighborhood in Los Angeles known for its affluent residents.
This area, situated between Santa Monica and Malibu, lies roughly 20 miles southwest of the iconic Hollywood sign and is home to some of the nation’s most expensive properties, with an average home price of $4.5 million, according to data from Realtor.com.
Among those affected are Mark Hamill, Paris Hilton, Billy Crystal, and James Woods, all of whom have reported losing their residences.
Celebrities who also own homes in Pacific Palisades include Michael Keaton, Tom Hanks, Reese Witherspoon, Bradley Cooper, Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Miles Teller, and Eugene Levy.
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Later that day, Paris Hilton took to Instagram to express her “heartbreak beyond words” upon seeing her home on a news broadcast.
“Watching the news while sitting with my family and witnessing our Malibu house burning down live is an experience no one should ever have to face,” Hilton shared. “This house held countless cherished memories.”
“Although the loss is immense, I cling to the thankfulness that my family and pets are safe. My heart and prayers go out to every family affected by these devastating fires,” she added.
“We left Malibu in a rush, with small fires burning on both sides of the road as we approached PCH,” he recounted, describing it as the “most horrific fire since ’96.”
The actor also voiced his criticism of the government through several posts.
“We raised our children and grandchildren here. Every corner of our house was filled with love. Beautiful memories that can never be taken away.”
“It’s just a disaster in Southern California,” she stated. “Many, many friends have now lost their homes.”
Another actress affected by the fires, Kate Beckinsale, expressed her concerns.
“I anticipated it would be severe … but the shock of the entire Palisades being devastated is unfathomably tragic,” the actress lamented, reflecting on the loss of schools, shops, and restaurants in the area.
“Pacific Palisades is a community that is quite rare in Los Angeles, heavily populated with families with young children and pets.”
