More celebrities join list of thousands to lose homes in the LA fires

Flames and smoke rise from a home in the Pacific Palisades. (Reuters: Ringo Chiu)

By Hanan Dervisevic

Sir Anthony Hopkins, Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Tina Knowles, Jeff Bridges, Rebel Wilson, Paris Hilton, Ashton Kutcher and Jamie Lee Curtis are among the celebrities who have lost their homes in the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.  

The fires have claimed at least seven lives and ravaged neighbourhoods.

Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley described the disaster as "one of the most destructive natural disasters in the history of Los Angeles".

Among the most destructive is the Pacific Palisades fire, which has torn through almost seven hectares in one of Los Angeles' most affluent areas, home to dozens of celebrities.

They are among more than 180,000 people who have been evacuated and unsure if their residences still stand.

Dozens of stars have taken to social media to check in with fans after evacuating, with some sharing that their homes have been lost.

These are some of the celebrities who have been affected.

More than 10,000 structures lost

Tens of thousands of Los Angeles residents have been displaced and awaiting word on whether their homes and businesses survived the flames.

Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley says more than 5,300 structures have been damaged or destroyed in the Pacific Parisades fire.

Additionally, the Eaton fire has destroyed more than 5,000 structures.

These numbers are expected to change depending on additional mapping and surveying.

Celebrities donate money to fire relief efforts

Actor Jamie Lee Curtis has donated $1 million to a relief fund for communities impacted by the fires in the Los Angeles area.

The Oscar winner, in a post on Instagram, said she and her husband Christopher Guest, were starting a fund to "support our great city and state and the great people who live there".

Curtis said she was in contact with officials "as to where those funds need to be directed for the most impact".

The actor tearfully appeared on The Tonight Show on Wednesday (local time) and urged people to help communities affected by the fires.

Many celebrities across social media have also thrown their support behind non-profit organisations and shared resources to help people find shelter.

Additional reporting by Elissa Steedman and Zena Chamas

First published at ABC News, January 10, 2025