Celebrities Lose Their Homes in Los Angeles Fires

Among the more than 80,000 people who had to evacuate due to the fires affecting Los Angeles are several celebrities, such as Leighton Meester and Adam Brody, Anna Faris, Ricki Lake, Cary Elwes, Cameron Mathison, Spencer Pratt, and Heidi Montag, who confirmed that their homes were destroyed. The Pacific Palisades area, where the fire has already consumed over 17,000 acres, is home to many stars of American television and cinema.Adam Brody and Leighton MeesterThe couple, who have been married for 10 years, lost their home in Pacific Palisades where they live with their two children.Ricki Lake “Everything is gone. I can’t believe I’m typing these words. After a brave and courageous effort from our friend and hero @kirbykotler_, Ross and I lost the home of our dreams,” Ricki Lake wrote on social media. “This description ‘dream home’ is not enough. It was our paradise on earth. The place where we planned to grow old together. We never took our paradise on the cliff overlooking our beloved Malibu for granted, not for a second. I shared our sunset views almost daily with all of you.” She added: “This loss is immeasurable. It is the place where we got married three years ago. I grieve alongside all those who are suffering during this apocalyptic event.”Cameron MathisonThe soap star Cameron Mathison shared a video of the remains of his house in a heartbreaking video posted on Instagram. “We are safe, but this is what’s left of our beautiful home. Our home where our children were raised and where they wanted to raise theirs one day,” he wrote under the post. “Thank you to everyone who reached out and checked in. I can’t respond to everyone, so I wanted to give an update here,” he added. “Sending so many prayers to all those affected by these fires.”Paris Hilton“Sitting with my family, watching the news and seeing our house in Malibu burn to the ground on live TV is something no one should have to experience,” she wrote on her social media. “This house was where we built so many precious memories. … It was where Phoenix took his first steps and where we dreamed of building a lifetime of memories with London. … Although the loss is overwhelming, I am holding on to gratitude that my family is safe. My heart and prayers go out to all the families affected by these fires.”Billy CrystalBilly Crystal confirmed that he and his family, including Janice, his wife of nearly 55 years, lost their home. “Words cannot describe the enormity of the devastation we are witnessing and experiencing. We grieve for our friends and neighbors who also lost their homes and businesses in this tragedy. Janice and I have lived in our home since 1979. We raised our children and grandchildren here. Every inch of our home was filled with love. Beautiful memories that cannot be taken away. We are heartbroken, of course, but with the love of our children and friends, we will get through this. We pray for the safety of the firefighters and first responders. Pacific Palisades is a resilient community of amazing people, and we know that with time it will rise again. It is our home.”James Woods Speaking on CNN, the 77-year-old “Vampires” and “Once Upon a Time in America” actor broke down in tears discussing the harrowing situation in his neighborhood. “One day you’re swimming in the pool and the next day it’s all gone,” Woods said, speaking on-air with CNN. He recalled an emotional moment when his wife Sara Miller-Woods’ 8-year-old niece retrieved her piggy bank in order to help them rebuild their house.Source: People Magazine