Los Angeles (L.A.) wildfires have claimed nearly 10 lives and destroyed or damaged over 9,000 houses and structures. Since L.A. is home to several celebrities, many of them lost their homes to the raging wildfires. Let’s explore 17 celebrities who have reportedly lost homes.
Billy Crystal
The 76-year-old American comedian lost his home in Pacific Palisades. He expressed his sadness about the event that destroyed his property and those of his neighbors. Billy owned this house since 1979 and it was close to him as he raised his grandchildren there. While it left him heartbroken, he expects to get over this loss soon.
Jeff Bridges
Jeff Bridges is a renowned American actor known for his work in TV series like The Old Man. He also won an Oscar for his spectacular work in Crazy Heart. Unfortunately, Jeff was amongst the many celebrities who lost their homes in L.A. wildfires. He lost his Malibu home which he inherited from his parents alongside his siblings.
Milo Ventimiglia
The ‘This is Us’ fame Milo Ventimiglia lost his family Malibu home in L.A. wildfires. According to reports, he evacuated his Malibu home with his wife on Tuesday (7th January 2025) and watched flames burn down his property on security cameras. While they tried to grab as many possessions as possible, they could not take their baby’s crib and other belongings from the nursery.
Mel Gibson
Mel Gibson, the famous American actor and filmmaker, said his L.A. home was burned down to ashes while he was away recording Joe Rogan’s podcast. While talking to a news publication, Mel Gibson said he felt devastated, emotional, and ill at ease after finding out about this event. He even criticized the California Governor over this crisis.
Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton took to X (formerly Twitter) to share that her family’s Malibu home had been destroyed in the L.A. wildfires. In an emotional post, she expressed how she’s ‘heartbroken beyond words’ after losing her home. Her son Phoenix was born in this house, and she planned to build a lifetime of memories in this house with her daughter London. This home had plenty of sentimental value attached to Paris Hilton, making the loss even more significant.
Mandy Moore
The renowned actor and singer Mandy Moore was one of the celebrities whose homes were destroyed in the L.A. wildfires. While she evacuated her Altadena home at the right time, she returned to take stock of the condition. Mandy Moore shared an Instagram post highlighting how her home still stands miraculously but isn’t livable anymore.
Cary Elwes
The ‘Star of the Princess Bride’ fame Cary Elwes confirmed losing his house to L.A. wildfires. While he was disheartened at losing his Palisades home, he was grateful that he survived this devastating wildfire.
Candy Spelling
Tori Spelling’s mother, Candy Spelling, a famous American author and theatrical producer, lost her Malibu mansion in the L.A. wildfires. Candy expressed shock at this event and said she was processing the loss. Her mansion was worth $23 million and held immense sentimental value to the entire family.
Leighton Meester and Adam Broody
The well-known Hollywood couple Leighton Meester and Adam Broody lost their family home to the Palisade fire. They acquired this luxurious home in 2019 that featured five bedrooms, six bathrooms, and gorgeous interiors.
Anna Faris
Anna Faris also lost her home to the Palisades fire. She purchased a $5 million Pacific Palisades mansion in 2019 after separating from her husband, Chris Patt. This property was burned to ashes, but she was grateful for her and her family’s safety.
Diane Warren
Diane Warren, the legendary songwriter, lost her beach house in the L.A. wildfires. She took to Instagram to share about losing her house that she owned for 30 long years. While heartbroken by the loss, she hoped for the safety of all creatures affected by this tragedy, especially the animals and rescue ranch.
Eugene Levy
Eugene Levy, known for his work in ‘Only Murders in the Building,’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ has reportedly lost his California home to the raging wildfires. He owned a $3.9 million home in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood that was burned down to ashes. While talking to a publication, Eugene revealed that he was stuck in traffic while trying to leave the Palisade neighborhood.
Anthony Hopkins
Oscar winner and legendary Hollywood star Sir Anthony Hopkins also lost his property to L.A. wildfires. He has lived in his Pacific Palisades home since 2019. Fortunately, he was in the United Kingdom (U.K.) when the fire started, so he was safe and didn’t require evacuation.
Cameron Mathison
The ‘General Hospital’ star Cameron Mathison joined the list of celebrities who lost their homes in Los Angeles’s wildfire. Cameron revealed that although his family is safe, he is left with only a few clothing and personal items. He said that he lost his home and everything he owned.
Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag
Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag documented the terrifying experience of evacuating their home as multiple wind-driven wildfires were taking over. The couple watched their home burn on security cameras after their evacuation. They released an emotional Snapchat video expressing distress and sadness over losing their L.A. home.
Bozoma Saint John
A prominent star featuring in ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,’ Bozoma Saint John took to social media to inform her followers about losing her house to L.A. wildfires. Bozoma expressed grief on losing her Malibu house as the property held special value. It was the place where she could find peace after battling with racist neighbors.
Bryan Greenberg and Jamie Chung
Actors Bryan Greenberg and Jamie Chung are another star couple that lost their homes in the L.A. wildfires. Bryan posted an Instagram story to share an update about his family’s well-being. While the couple lost their precious home, they’re grateful for their safety. Bryan and Jamie took this opportunity to advocate for greater climate change awareness and encourage wildfire prevention efforts.