John Goodman, Anthony Hopkins Lose Homes in Los Angeles Wildfires
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As of the afternoon of Wednesday, January 8th, the devastating Los Angeles wildfires have claimed five lives and destroyed more than 1,100 structures. Among those affected are actors such as John Goodman, Anthony Hopkins, Billy Crystal, and Eugene Levy, who all lost their homes in the fires.
According to Page Six, homes owned by Goodman, Hopkins, Crystal, and Levy in the Pacific Palisades were all destroyed over the last day.
“Words cannot describe the enormity of the devastation we are witnessing and experiencing. We ache for our friends and neighbors who have also lost their homes and businesses in this tragedy,” Crystal said in a statement. “[My wife] Janice and I lived in our home since 1979. We raised our children and grandchildren here. Every inch of our house was filled with love. Beautiful memories that can’t 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 fire fighters and first responders. The Pacific Palisades is a resilient community of amazing people and we know in time it will rise again. It is our home.”
Miles Teller, Paris Hilton, Anna Faris, Adam Brody, Leighton Meester, Cameron Mathison, as well as Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, were among the other celebrities who lost their homes in the Los Angeles area.
Others, including Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Ben Affleck, Mark Hamill, Mandy Moore, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and Maria Shriver, were forced to evacuate as the fires came dangerously close to their homes.
While celebrities have the means to recover and rebuild, many others do not. Fortunately, there are several ways to support Los Angeles-area residents and first responders during this crisis. The California Community Foundation is accepting donations, which will go towards aiding those affected by the fires. The California Fire Donation is also accepting donating. You can find more ways to help here.
Due to the fires, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has extended Oscar voting by two additional days and will now reveal the 2025 nominees on Sunday, January 19th. Additionally, the Critics Choice Awards, which was scheduled to take place this Sunday, has been postponed until January 26th.
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