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Joshua Jackson, Tina Knowles, Milo Ventimiglia and more lose homes in devastating LA wildfires

The wildfires have not yet been contained and continue to spread across LA

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Rebecca Lewis - Los Angeles
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Updated: 4 days ago
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The Los Angeles wildfires have killed at least 27 people and destroyed or damaged more than 12,000 structures including the family homes of the likes of Paris Hilton, Leighton Meester and Adam Brody,  Mandy Moore, Joshua Jackson, and Anthony Hopkins.

More than half of the structural damages occurred in Pacific Palisades where the wildfires began on Tuesday, January 7, and continue to burn, and have devastated the affluent community. Officials revealed tens of thousands of people in Los Angeles County remain under evacuation orders.

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As of Friday, January 17, the Palisades Fire has burned nearly 23,713 acres and is 27% contained. The Eaton Fire has burned more than 14,117 acres and is now 55% contained with no growth reported over the last 72 hours.

The Auto Fire, which broke out in Ventura County on Monday, is now contained by 85%, with firefighters limiting the burn area to 61 acres.

The Hurst Fire is now fully contained after burning 800 acres in the San Fernando Valley, while the Little Mountain Fire, which broke out in San Bernardino on Wednesday, is also fully contained after scorching 34 acres.

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The Palisades Fire started on January 7

The fire burning in the Pacific Palisades has become the most destructive fire in the modern history of the city of Los Angeles. Here are some of the celebrities who've sadly lost their homes to the blazes...

Eric Christian Olsen

Eric and Sarah showed the devastation caused by the fire© Instagram
Eric and Sarah showed the devastation caused by the fire

NCIS: Los Angeles alum Eric Christian Olsen and his wife Sarah Wright revealed their home in Pacific Palisades has succumbed to the LA wildfires.

The heartbreaking news was first announced on the Instagram account for Sarah's podcast, The Mother Daze Podcast before she shared a lengthy post and photos of their destroyed home.

She said in part: "We lost our home. It was one of the first areas to go. Our kids have said, 'We all took our first steps there'. It's so hard to say goodbye to our gorgeous town, our special school and this place we have loved for 13 years.

"But we are so so grateful we are together and for the outpouring of love. We have received so many messages from friends offering their homes, food, clothing, hugs, things for the kids, support and we are just blown away. It's what keeps making us tear up. Thank you it means so much to us. More soon."

Joshua Jackson

Joshua Jackson at the season 2 premiere of Peacock's "Dr. Death" held at Pacific Design Center on December 14, 2023 in West Hollywood, California.© Getty Images
Joshua Jackson's home was destroyed

Joshua Jackson's representative released a statement to Deadline confirming his home in Topanga Canyon was destroyed by the fires. 

The Dawson's Creek actor said: "First and most importantly, all the people closest to me affected by the fire are ok. My daughter, my family, my neighbors all made it out safely. 

"Sadly, my beautiful home did not survive the fires. But today, I feel incredibly lucky to be surrounded by the people I love."

Mandy Moore

Mandy Moore shares this devastating photo of the fire© Instagram
Mandy Moore shares this devastating photo of the fire

This Is Us actress Mandy Moore took to social media to explain that her husband's studio their home was "miraculously still standing" though "not livable."

She said: "We lost our garage and back house. 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. Feeling weird survivor's guilt."

Mandy added that her husband's studio he shares with his brother, Griffin Goldsmith, was destroyed as well as all of their instruments and music equipment.

Miles Teller 

Top Gun: Maverick actor Miles Teller and his wife, Keleigh, lost their Pacific Palisades home worth $12.1 million. Keleigh shared a photo of their house on social media before it became encased by flames, expressing her gratitude for those who had helped.

"Snapped this driving out... To everyone reaching out I can't thank you enough, your kind hearts have meant the world, and I'll never forget them. 

"If you're in the LA area PLEASE get out if you can. I wish I grabbed my wedding dress… wish I did a lot different but it doesn't matter, stay safe, get out."

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Paris Hilton 

Paris Hilton and Carter Reum splash out almost $8.5 million on a Malibu, CA beachfront getaway© BACKGRID
Paris Hilton and Carter Reum splash out almost $8.5 million on a Malibu, CA beachfront getaway

Paris Hilton's Malibu home is one of the many that was burned down in the Palisades fire.

Paris' 3,000-square-foot house was built in 1955 and had three bedrooms and three bathrooms, with a two-car garage, a courtyard, and a spacious living room and dining area.

Purchased in 2021 with husband Carter Reum, the home was worth over $8 million and it featured in her Netflix show, Cooking With Paris. She said she was "heartbroken beyond words" to see her Malibu home "burn to the ground on live TV."

"This home was where we built so many precious memories. It’s where Phoenix took his first steps and where we dreamed of building a lifetime of memories with London," she said in a post on Instagram.

"While the loss is overwhelming, I’m holding onto gratitude that my family and pets are safe."

9-1-1 star Jennifer Love Hewitt 

Jennifer Love Hewitt shares footage of fires as she leaves Palisades© Jennifer Love Hewitt
Jennifer Love Hewitt shares footage of fires as she leaves Palisades

Jennifer took to Instagram early on Wednesday to share that she and her family had watched "everything burn".

"I have no words. Only prayers and holding as much hope as I can for our home and our kids while we watch everything burn," she captioned her post, alongside a picture, taken out of her car window, of flames raging through the neighborhood.

"Thank you to every first responder fighting so hard for all of us. Thank you to every friend who reached out and new person I have hugged in tears in the last 24 hours."

Jamie Chung and Bryan Greenberg

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Jamie and Bryan are safe but their home is gone

Bryan confirmed he and his actress wife had lost the home they share with their twins. 

“It was all a dream," he wrote on an image of what remained of their home on Instagram. "Thankfully the family is safe. Thank you to all of the firefighters risking their lives. Stay safe out there."

Adam Brody and Leighton Meester 

Adam Brody and Leighton Meester's house was impacted by the fast-moving wildfire in Pacific Palisades, which has forced thousands to evacuate.© BACKGRID
Adam Brody and Leighton Meester's house was impacted by the fast-moving wildfire in Pacific Palisades, which has forced thousands to evacuate.

The married couple, who made a rare red carpet on Sunday January 5, have lost their $6.5million home where they are raising their daughter, Arlo, nine and their son, four.

The home has five bedrooms, six bathrooms and three floors spread over 6,000 square feet.

Video shared by TMZ showed the home burning with black smoke billowing up from the property, and the picture above reveals there is nothing left of the once-gorgeous home.

Anna Faris

Anna Faris' home is constructed in the Pacific Palisades in 2018 © MB / MEGA
Anna Faris' home is constructed in the Pacific Palisades in 2018

Anna has been raising her son in her $5 million in the Palisades, and her entire block was leveled by the fire. The two-storey home featured a wood exterior, and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Anna lives in the home with her husband Michael and her son Jack, 11, and it is also home to Michael's two children from a previous marriage, a 20-year-old daughter and a 17-year-old son.

"Anna and her family are safe and grateful," reps for the actress told HELLO!

Spencer and Heidi Pratt

Heidi Pratt left in tears as she sees house burn down© Heidi Pratt
Heidi Pratt left in tears as she sees house burn down

The reality TV stars evacuated with their two children and parents on Tuesday.

Spencer had earlier shared a video to his Instagram Story showing fire officials dumping water from above onto the nearby mountainside in an effort to contain the blaze. 

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He later shared a screenshot from the camera inside their son's nursery, revealing the devastating remains of their home.

"The one positive sign I saw as our house burned down was our son's bed burned in the shape of a heart," he wrote. "A sign of how much love was in this house so thankful for all the years and memories there with our family."

Cameron Mathison

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"We are safe. But this is what’s left of our beautiful home," shared All My Children and General Hospital star Cameron Mathison on social media alongside a video of his former home. Only the exterior walls were left standing.

"Our home where our kids were raised and where they wanted to raise their own someday," he 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."

Diane Warren

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Award-winning composer Diane also revealed her Malibu home had been destroyed.

"This is the last pic I took of Leah's rock from my beach house. I've had this house for almost 30 years," she wrote, sharing a picture of the rock and beach outside her front door. Leah was a close friend who died in 2014.

She added: "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. The animals and the rescue ranch are OK tho which is the most important thing. Stay safe everyone."

Ricki Lake

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Ricki Lake took to social media to report her home was "all gone" during the California wildfires.

"It’s all gone. I can’t believe I am typing these words," she said. "After a valiant and brave effort by our friend and hero @kirbykotler_ Ross and I lost our dream home. This description ‘dream home’ doesn’t suffice. It was our heaven on earth," she added. 

"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."

James Woods

James Woods shares picture of his home on fire© Instagram
James Woods shares picture of his home on fire

James Woods took to social media to show his nearby estate on fire. Taking to platform X, The Once Upon a Time in America star shared: "I do not know at this moment if our home is still standing, but sadly houses on our little street are not."

Billy Crystal

Flames from the Palisades Fire burn a church on in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood where Billy lost his home© Getty Images
Flames from the Palisades Fire burn a church on in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood where Billy lost his home

Billy confirmed his $9million mansion was lost in the blaze. "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," Billy and wife Janice said in a joint statement. 

"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."

Melissa Rivers

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Melissa Rivers confirmed to CNN to confirm that she had lost her home. "My heart is so broken, not just for myself," she said. "It's a town and it's wiped off the map.

"That is the end of everything that belonged to my family and the history of it," she said, rmaking reference to her mom Joan Rivers and dad producer Edgar Rosenberg. 

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"I grabbed my mom's Emmy, a photo of my dad and a drawing my mother had done of me and my son. ... I went for a drawing of hers, rather than a photo. I know I can find the photos, but a drawing I can't replace."

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins home was destroyed© Backgrid
Anthony Hopkins home was destroyed

The Silence of the Lambs actor's Pacific Palisades home was succumbed by flames and burnt beyond recognition. 

He bought the home for $6.1 million in 2021. The home narrowly escaped devastation by the Woosley fire in 2018 when his neigbor's home was destroyed. 

Anthony's London home was ravaged by a fire in 2000. Fortunately, he was save in LA at the time and was unharmed. 

Jennifer Grey

Jennifer Grey's daughter Stella Gregg shares an update on her mother after the Palisades fire in California, posted on Instagram Stories© Instagram
Jennifer's daughter Stella Gregg shared an update on her mother after the Palisades fire

Jennifer Grey's daughter Stella Gregg confirmed  the Dirty Dancing star's house had "burnt to the ground." Fortunately her mom and dog Winnie had escaped.

John Goodman

John Goodman attends the "John Goodman" photocall during the 62nd Monte Carlo TV Festival on June 19, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.© Getty Images

John Goodman's $4.6 million home was reduced to ashes after being caught in the wildfire. The Roseanne star mostly resides in New Orleans. Not one room of his Pacific Palisades abode was left standing.

Tina Knowles

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Beyoncé's mother Tina Knowles revealed she lost her own seaside bungalow in Malibu to the fire, and shared a video from the previous weekend, where she spent her 71st birthday. "It was my favorite place, my sanctuary, my sacred Happy Place. Now it is gone!!" she penned on social media. Beyoncé herself owns a $200 million mansion in what is dubbed "Billionaire's Row" with Jay-Z, the most expensive home ever purchased in the state.

Milo Ventimiglia

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 25: Milo Ventimiglia is seen at "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on January 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by RB/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)© RB/Bauer-Griffin
Milo watched the home burn down via security cameras

Milo Ventimiglia and his pregnant wife, Jarah Mariano, watched their home burn down via security cameras. “I think there’s a kind of shock moment where you’re going, ‘Oh, this is real, and this is happening,’” he told CBS Evening News. “And then at a certain point, we just turned it off. What good is it to continue watching? We kind of accepted the loss.

“You start thinking about all the memories in the different parts of the house and whatnot. Then you see your neighbours’ houses and everything around, and your heart just breaks.”

The This is Us star said the house had been set up for the imminent arrival of their baby. 

Cobie Smulders and Taran Killam

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Cobie with husband and fellow comedian Taran Killam

The How I Met Your Mother star and her husband lived in the Palisades with their two daughters and their home has been destroyed by the fires which tore through their neighborhood. 

For more information and resources, check out the updates shared by the Los Angeles Fire Department

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