The Los Angeles wildfires have destroyed countless homes since they began on Tuesday, January 7. Since then, 200,000 residents have evacuated their homes in L.A. County, and at least 24 people are confirmed dead with eight killed by the Palisades Fire and 16 from the Eaton Fire. Thousands of homes have burned down in the fires as well, including those of celebrities like Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bella Hadid, and Jeff Bridges. CalMatters estimates that, as of January 12, at least 12,000 buildings have been destroyed by the fires, though the full numbers have not yet become clear. The Palisades and Eaton Fires are still burning, as of January 19.
“Where I live is on fire right now,” Jamie Lee Curtis said on The Tonight Show. “Everything — the market I shop in, the schools my kids go to … many, many, many friends have lost their homes.” Below, a list of celebrities who have lost their homes in L.A. fires.
Emily and Zooey Deschanel
Zooey Deschanel announced on Instagram that her and Emily Deschanel’s childhood home in the Palisades had burned down. “It was one of the oldest homes in the Palisades and so spectacularly beautiful,” she wrote. “The family photos that lined the hallways, the artwork, the piano I learned to play on, the wedding china, the furniture my great great grandfather built… the reminders of generations past: All have vanished into thin air.”
Carel Struyken
Carel Struyken, who played Lurch in the Addams Family movies and the Giant in Twin Peaks, lost his home in the Eaton Fire. There is a GoFundMe for Struyken, shared on Twitter.
Madlib
Producer Madlib has lost his home to the California fires. DJ Premier announced the news on Twitter, and included a Donor Box link. Madlib not only lost his home, but decades of music and equipment.
Joshua Jackson
Joshua Jackson confirmed that his his home burned down in a statement to THR on January 12, though his family was all “OK.” He noted: “today, I feel incredibly lucky to be surrounded by the people I love.”
Sona Movsesian
Conan O’Brien’s long-time assistant/sidekick wrote on Instagram that she lost her home in the Eaton Fire. Team Coco also made a statement that everyone working at the company is safe from the fires.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
People confirms the VEEP star lost her home in the Palisades Fire.
Pete Lee
Comedian Pete Lee told Jimmy Fallon he saw a news reporter “in front of my house” in the Palisades. he’s like, ‘Some people are finding out right now that their home is burning by watching this broadcast.’ And I’m watching it with a friend, I’m like, ‘Yeah, that’s me. That’s my house,” Lee shared.
Barbara Corcoran
The Shark Tank star lost her mobile home in Malibu Park, she explained in an Instagram post on January 10: “Our beloved Tahitian Terrace community off PCH in the Palisades has been devastated. The place where memories were made, friendships were built, and lives were shared has been tragically destroyed. Most of my neighbors—many elderly—lost everything.”
Molly Baz
Chef Molly Baz shared on Instagram Stories a picture of her home, captioning it as “the last photo I took before we lost it all.”
Mel Gibson
Actor and director Mel Gibson told NewsNation that his Malibu home went up in flames while he was in Texas for an appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast. “I was kind of ill at ease while we were talking because I knew my neighborhood was on fire, so I thought, ehh, I wonder if my place is still there,” Gibson recalled. “But when I got home, sure enough, it wasn’t there.” His publicist also confirmed the news to the Associated Press on January 10.
Jamie Chung and Bryan Greenberg
Actors Jamie Chung and Bryan Greenberg shared a video showing their intended “forever home” reduced to ash and rubble. “Thankfully our family is safe, however other LA fire victims aren’t as fortunate,” the couple captioned the joint January 10 post. “Please donate to them if you can.”
Jeff Bridges
Actor Jeff Bridges’s Malibu family home burned down, CBS News confirmed on January 10.
Bella Hadid
Model Bella Hadid shared a photo of her childhood home, pointing out the room she grew up in engulfed in flames.
Milo Ventimiglia
This Is Us star Milo Ventimiglia told CBS News his home had perished on January 10. “You start thinking about all the memories in different parts of the house and what not,” he said. “And then you see your neighbors’ houses and everything kind of around, and your heart just breaks.”
Anthony Hopkins
Actor Anthony Hopkins’s home burned down, People confirmed on January 10. The same day, Hopkins posted a message of support for those impacted. “As we struggle to heal from the devastation of these fires, it’s important we remember that the only thing we take with us is the love we give,” he wrote.
Cobie Smulders and Taran Killam
Cobie Smulders and Taran Killam’s home in Pacific Palisades burned down, People confirmed via photos.
Miles and Keleigh Teller
Keleigh Teller, married to actor Miles Teller, shared a photo of their home on January 9, confirming that it had burned down. “To everyone reaching out I can’t thank you enough, your kind hearts have meant the world, I’ll never forget them,” she wrote. “Community has come out stronger than I could imagine, pacific palisades I love you beyond measure you are a little slice of heaven, we will come back stronger than ever.”
John Goodman
John Goodman’s home was destroyed in the fires, People reported on January 9.
Eugene Levy
The current honorary mayor of Pacific Palisades, Eugene Levy, lost his home, People confirmed.
Anna Faris
Actress Anna Farris’s representatives told People that her house burned down, though her family is safe.
Jhené Aiko
“Praying for everyone this morning,” Aiko wrote on Instagram on January 9. “Those who lost their home. those who lost their life’s work, those who lost their life.”
Empress Of
Singer Empress Of posted on Instagram Stories on January 9 that she lost her home in the Eaton Fire in Pasadena, writing: “My family home is gone. I’m devastated. Thankful for our safety.”
Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag
Pratt shared a photo of their home in ashes on January 9. “The one positive sign i saw as our house burned down was ours sons bed burned in the shape of a heart,” he wrote.
Adam Brody and Leighton Meester
Adam Brody and Leighton Meester’s house burned down, TMZ confirmed on January 8, along with footage of the fires.
Ricki Lake
“This loss is immeasurable. It’s the spot where we got married 3 years ago,” she wrote on January 9. “I grieve along with all of those suffering during this apocalyptic event.”
Cary Elwes
“Sadly we did lose our home but we are grateful to have survived this truly devastating fire,” the Princess Bride actor wrote. “Our hearts go out to all the families impacted by this tragic event and we also wish to extend our gratitude to all the firefighters, first responders and law enforcement who worked so tirelessly through the night and are still at it.”
Cameron Mathison
Cameron Mathison of All My Children and General Hospital posted a video of “what’s left of our beautiful home.” “Our home where our kids were raised and where they wanted to raise their own someday,” he continued.
Paris Hilton
“Sitting with my family, watching the news, and seeing our home in Malibu burn to the ground on live TV is something no one should ever have to experience,” Hilton wrote. “This home was where we built so many precious memories.”
Tina Knowles
Tina Knowles, best known as Beyoncé’s mother, lost her Malibu bungalow. “I am praying diligently for our beautiful City of Los Angeles !! We are resilient though and we will recover!” she said on January 9. ‘“This too shall pass.’”
Diane Warren
“I’ve had this house for almost 30 years,” the songwriter shared. “It looks like it was lost in the fire last nite,” she wrote.
Kate Beckinsale
Actress Kate Beckinsale’s home burned down on January 8. “My daughter and I lived there for most of her childhood and most of her childhood is gone,” she wrote. “Her primary school, every shop or restaurant we used to go to with my parents and Michael’s parents - and devastatingly, most of her friends homes.”
Denise Crosby
“Yesterday morning I had a beautiful Spanish cottage that gave me endless joy, where I met my husband and raised my son, the only house I’ve ever owned, with fruit trees I grew, with a garden of native plants,” Denise Crosby (Star Trek: Next Generation) said on X, along side a photo of her home.
Billy Crystal
“Janice and I lived in our home since 1979,” he wrote in a statement to AP News. “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.”