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Hollywood stars share devastation from LA fires
Stars like Ricki Lake, Cary Elwes and Paris Hilton have lost homes.
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Hilton said she's \"incredibly lucky\" that her loved ones, her children and her pets are all safe and expressed again how she's \"beyond grateful to all the the fire fighters, first responders and volunteers risking their lives to fight these fires.\"
\"And to everyone going through this pain, please know you're not alone. We're in this together. We will rebuild, we will heal, and we will rise stronger than before,\" she continued. \"Let this be a reminder to hold your loved ones close. Cherish the moments. Life can change in an instant, and it's the love we share that truly matters. I'm sending all my love to everyone who is hurting right now.\"
\"The Hills\" alum Heidi Montag shared an emotional TikTok video on Tuesday in which she revealed the house she shares with husband Spencer Pratt and their children had burned down.
\"I'm so sad our house is gone,\" she said, fighting back tears.
Pratt also shared via his Instagram story that his parents' house had burned down as well.
\"General Hospital\" actor Cameron Mathison shared a video to Instagram showing the devastation left behind by the fire and revealing his house burned down in the blaze.
\"We are safe,\" he wrote. \"But this is what's left of our beautiful home. Our home where our kids were raised and where they wanted to raise their own someday.\"
Mathison continued, \"Thanks to all who reached out and checked in. Can't respond to all so wanted to give an update here. Sending so many prayers to everyone being affected by these fires.\"
Ricki Lake shared a post to Instagram about the \"immeasurable\" loss of her and husband Ross Burningham's \"dream home.\"
\"It's all gone,\" she wrote, sharing a broken-heart emoji. \"I can't believe I am typing these words.\"
\"This description 'dream home' doesn't suffice. It was our heaven on earth. The place where we planned to grow old together. We never took our heavenly spot on the bluff overlooking our beloved malibu for granted, not even for one second,\" she continued. \"This loss is immeasurable. It's the spot where we got married 3 years ago. I grieve along with all of those suffering during this apocalyptic event.\"
The former talk show host added, \"Praying for all of my neighbors, my friends, my community, the animals, the firefighters and first responders. More to share soon of how we escaped with Dolly and not much else. For now I grieve.\"
Television chef Sandra Lee shared a video in which she revealed her home had been destroyed by the fire.
\"For all your prayers-Thank you. I'm trying to process all this… I am truly grateful we are all safe,\" she wrote. \"My house is gone-I cried all night and thought about every room, nook, and cranny. It was perfection and now it's just Ash.\"
Lee continued, \"Please keep our community, the firefighters and the first responders in your prayers. This is not over-not even close.\"
Bella Hadid shared an Instagram story post on Jan. 9 showing her childhood home on fire.
\"My childhood bedroom,\" she captioned the photo.
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Hadid also added a photo of the aftermath of the blaze, revealing the house had burned down.
Songwriter Diane Warren shared a post to Instagram on Wednesday about losing her beach home.
\"This is the last pic I took of Leah's rock from my beach house. I've had this house for almost 30 years. It looks like it was lost in the fire last nite,\" she wrote.
\"There's a rainbow shining on it which I'm taking as a sign of hope for all creatures who have been affected by this tragedy,\" her post continued. \"The animals and the rescue ranch are OK tho which is the most important thing. Stay safe everyone.\"
\"Dirty Dancing\" actress Jennifer Grey's daughter, Stella Gregg, shared an Instagram story on Wednesday about her mother's home that burned down.
\"Last night my mama's house was burnt to the ground,\" she wrote. \"Luckily, She and Winnie are safe. Give your loved ones an extra squeeze today.\"
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Grey shares Stella with ex-husband Clark Gregg.
\"The Princess Bride\" actor Cary Elwes shared a statement to Instagram on Wednesday about his home burning down and expressed \"gratitude\" for his family's safety, as well as those helping fight the fires.
\"Update from the fire. Firstly, myself and my family are all safe, thank God. Sadly we did lose our home but we are grateful to have survived this truly devastating fire,\" he wrote. \"Our hearts go out to all the families impacted by this tragic event and we also wish to extend our gratitude to all the firefighters, first responders and law enforcement who worked so tirelessly through the night and are still at it.\"
Elwes continued, \"We want to thank everyone for the incredible outpouring of support. It really means a great deal to us.\"
In an interview with \"GMA3\" on Wednesday, \"Police Academy\" actor Steve Guttenberg, who worked to clear a path for firefighters in the Palisades earlier that day by moving abandoned cars, called the fires \"unbelievable\" and \"the biggest fire I've ever seen in my life.\"
Guttenberg called a disaster like this \"a great equalizer,\" explaining, \"Doesn't matter how much money you have or what kind of car [you drive] or what kind of house you live in, everybody's the same in a crisis like this.\"
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Singer and actress Mandy Moore shared a heartbreaking Instagram post on the devastation in her neighborhood on Wednesday.
\"I love you, Altadena. Grateful for my family and pets getting out last night before it was too late (and endless gratitude to friends for taking us in and bringing us clothes and blankets). Honestly, I'm in shock and feeling numb for all so many have lost, including my family,\" she wrote. \"My children's school is gone. Our favorite restaurants, leveled. So many friends and loved ones have lost everything too. Our community is broken but we will be here to rebuild together. Sending love to all affected and on the front lines trying to get this under control.\"
In an Instagram story post showing destroyed buildings and dark smoke, Moore added: \"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.\"
On Thursday, Moore shared an Instagram post showing the damage to her family's home, saying they were able to \"bear witness to all the loss.\"
\"Miraculously, the main part of our house is still standing. For now. It's not livable but mostly intact,\" Moore wrote, adding that their music studio, garage and back house were lost in the fire.
\"Everyone we know lost everything. Every house on our street is gone. My in laws. My brother and sister in law- 6 weeks from welcoming their first baby. Our best friends,\" she continued. \"Feeling weird survivors guilt. We love this community and will do everything we can to help rebuild and support. Thanks for everyone for checking on us and offering us help. Altadena strong.\"
On Tuesday, actor James Woods shared a post on X about losing his home in the fires.
\"All the smoke detectors are going off in our house and transmitting to our iPhones,\" he wrote. \"I couldn't believe our lovely little home in the hills held on this long. It feels like losing a loved one.\"
In a separate post, he addressed \"all the lovely people offering care and love,\" writing, \"There is no possession as priceless as friends and good neighbors during a tragedy. I can't believe the blessings we enjoy, and I am humbly grateful.\"
On Tuesday, \"Guardians of the Galaxy\" actor Chris Pratt sent \"prayers and strength\" to those affected by the \"devastating fires\" in an Instagram post.
\"Thank you to the brave firefighters and first responders who are working tirelessly to protect lives, homes, and wildlife as they battle fast-moving wildfire fueled by fierce winds,\" Pratt wrote alongside a carousel of images. \"You are true heroes, and we are endlessly grateful for your sacrifice and courage.\"
On Thursday, Pratt shared a statement to his Instagram story expressing gratitude that his family was safe.
\"We are absolutely devastated for the community of Los Angeles,\" he wrote. \"This is an unimaginable tragedy and my heart goes out to those who have lost everything during this time.\"
He added, \"Let's all come together to support one another during this tough time.\"
Brad Paisley shared a heartfelt Instagram post Wednesday about the Pacific Palisades, revealing that the first house he and wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley bought together had burned down there.
\"We lived in Pacific Palisades for years. It was the first house Kim and I bought together. Memories were made with some of our dearest friends- the first nursery we had to prep, the birthing classes with @kevinnealon and @sukiyeagley. Walking to the local restaurants, the Gelson's, and the Starbucks,\" he wrote. \"That beautiful old house burned last night. As did most of that community. So many good people displaced, devastated and cast out all over LA.\"
\"I don't know where to begin. I'm sure those of you reading this will find some way to help if you can, but mostly right now I just want to mourn the loss of a town. And acknowledge the beauty and the memories of what it was,\" Paisley continued. \"It is all so tragic and sad. Love to you all.\"
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\"Star Wars\" actor Mark Hamill shared an Instagram post about his family's personal evacuation from Malibu to safety at his daughter's house, urging his followers to \"STAY SAFE!\"
\"Frozen\" star Josh Gad shared a video of the inferno on his Instagram, writing, \"I hope everyone is staying safe tonight in the affected fire areas in Los Angeles.\"
\"My deepest gratitude and appreciation goes out to our brave fire and rescue and police forces who are doing everything in their power to keep the residents of Los Angeles safe right now,\" Gad continued.
\"Schitt's Creek\" actor Eugene Levy, the Honorary Mayor of Pacific Palisades, spoke to the Los Angeles Times as he evacuated the area.
Levy said the \"smoke looked pretty black and intense\" in the area at the time, adding, \"I couldn't see any flames, but the smoke was very dark.\"
\"How to Make It in America\" actor Bryan Greenberg and wife \"Big Hero 6: The Series\" actress Jamie Chung revealed in an Instagram post that they lost their \"forever home\" in the LA fires. \"Was supposed to be our forever home, but nothing lasts forever,\" Greenberg wrote in the caption of the shared post with his wife. Their family is safe, he added.
Actor Jeff Bridges lost a family home in the Palisades Fire. The home, which was shared between \"The Old Man\" actor and his siblings, was purchased by Bridges' parents many years ago and has remained in the family, a representative for Bridges confirmed to ABC News.
Tatum O'Neal, daughter of the late actor Ryan O'Neal, shared in a Threads post that her father's home had burned down in the fires.
\"It's the saddest ever so sad I could cry. My father's house is gone Malibu gone,\" she wrote.
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