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Wildfires continue to tear through the Los Angeles area, devastating thousands of acres and forcing even more people to flee their homes. As relief efforts are just getting underway, some of Hollywood’s most prominent stars are coming together to help those in need.
The Eaton and Pacific Palisades fires, which are burning concurrently, are already two of the top five most destructive fires in California’s history according to CNN. At least 24 people have died, with that number expected to grow as firefighters continue to search the rubble.
The Pacific Palisades fire has impacted scores of celebrities, destroying homes in affluent neighborhoods and forcing many to evacuate. Paris Hilton, Anna Faris, Billy Crystal and Mel Gibson are among the stars whose houses have burned down.
But many — even those who have been evacuated or lost everything — are stepping up to help their fellow Angelenos. Celebrities from film, sports, music and more have stepped up to donate their time, money and supplies.
Mario Tama/Getty Images Tens of thousands of people — including A-list celebrities — have evacuated following the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires, leading many to wonder how to help those in need. After a windstorm sparked brush fires on the morning of Tuesday, January 7, locals were forced to leave their homes and businesses behind as […]
Keep scrolling to see how celebrities are helping aid in the wildfire relief effort.
Beyonce
Beyonce’s BeyGood foundation donated $2.5 million to the newly established L.A. Fire Relief Fund.
“Los Angeles we stand with you. 🫶🏽” the fund wrote via Instagram. “The fund is earmarked to aid families in the Altadena/Pasadena area who lost their homes, and to churches and community centers to address the immediate needs of those affected by the wildfires.”
Jamie Lee Curtis
The day after an emotional appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, on which she said “everything” in her community had been destroyed, the Halloween actress committed $1 million to wildfire relief.
“My husband and I and our children have pledged $1 million from our Family Foundation to start a fund of support for our great city and state and the great people who live and love there,” she wrote via Instagram. (Curtis shares daughters Annie, 34, and Ruby, 25, with her husband, Christopher Guest.)
As wildfires continue to spread across the Los Angeles area, several celebrities are taking to social media to share how they have been affected. “Evacuated and safe with kids, dog and cats. Praying and grateful for the first responders,” Mandy Moore wrote in a Wednesday, January 8, Instagram Story statement. In a follow-up post, she […]
Eva Longoria
Longoria donated $50,000 to This Is About Humanity, which benefits families and workers impacted by the fires. She also pledged to donate $1 million through her foundation to the Latino Community Fund and California Community Foundation.
Josh Gad
Gad, who released his memoir, In Gad We Trust: A Tell-Some, on Tuesday, January 14, announced he would donate a portion of the proceeds from his book to several organizations benefiting wildfire relief.
He added in an appearance on The Today Show that same day that he knows at least 15 families who have lost their homes.
“I would encourage all of you, if you have a chance, to go onto my Instagram: I’ve posted links for where you can donate, even $10, anything helps right now,” Gad added. “There’s so many people, animals [and] babies affected by this tragedy.”
Paris Hilton
Hilton launched an emergency fund of $100,000 for wildfire victims, while pledging to match up to another $100,000 in donations. She announced on Tuesday that she has raised $800,000 so far and pledged another $150,000 to the GoFundMe Wildfire Relief Fund.
Kylie Jenner
Jenner announced she is making an unspecified donation to the California Fire Foundation Wildfire & Disaster Relief Fund.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made an unspecified monetary donation through their Archewell Foundation and volunteered their time alongside World Central Kitchen workers, distributing meals to those impacted in the area.
Jennifer Love Hewitt
Hewitt has partnered with two non-profits, BFFs and Babes and Baby2Baby, to sell her Love Angeles clothing line. All proceeds will go to Baby2Baby, which is helping provide supplies, including diapers, food, formula and water, to children impacted by the fires.
“Needed to do something with all this hurt in my heart,” she wrote via Instagram. “My friend @bffsandbabes said let’s take what’s in your heart and make it happen. Love Angeles is now yours to purchase and support @baby2baby”
Los Angeles saw a frightening natural weather event — and its star-studded community has been heavily impacted. An extreme wind storm, caused by Santa Ana gusts, sparked fast-burning brush fires at around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 7, with drivers along Sunset Boulevard and Palisades Drive abandoning their cars to seek safety, according to the […]
Eagles
The rock band has pledged $2.5 million to FireAid, a benefit concert coming to the Intuit Dome on January 30. Proceeds from the concert will go toward an organization created to help rebuild Los Angeles’ infrastructure. An estimated 12,300 structures have been damaged or destroyed as of Wednesday, January 15, according to CNN.
Freedie Freeman
Freeman and his wife Chelsea are donating $100,000 each to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, the Pasadena Fire Department and the Salvation Army. Chelsea also announced she will match donations to Pasadena Humane, which is caring for pets impacted by the fires.
Metallica
Metallica’s foundation, All Within My Hands, is donating $500,000 to support the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund and the Pasadena Community Foundation’s Eaton Canyon Fire Relief and Recovery Fund.
“Numbers cannot articulate the magnitude of anguish as the disaster upends families and dismantles livelihoods,” the band said in a statement.
Leonardo DiCaprio
DiCaprio announced via Instagram that he will donate $1 million to “support both urgent needs and post-fire recovery efforts.”
“Initial aid will immediately benefit the LA Fire Department Foundation, California Fire Foundation, World Central Kitchen, California Community Foundation, Pasadena Humane Society, and SoCal Fire Fund — organizations on the frontlines providing much-needed resources to our first responders and firefighters, and the people, animals and communities who need it most,” he added.
