New year, same horrifying news: wildfires are once again raging in Southern California. The fires started on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, due to extreme wind and dry conditions. The frightening impact has been felt all around the state, including Los Angeles County. This of course is not the first time Californians have had to face dangerous extreme weather, and scientists have said that global climate change is a huge factor in many environmental problems becoming more frequent and powerful, including these devastating fires. In scary times like these, everyone feels the weight of what’s going on. It’s important to stay aware of the conditions, spread the word on the resources out there (like this amazing comprehensive list compiled by Mutual Aid LA), and lend support as people are displaced from their homes. Some celebrities have chimed in to share their reactions to the wildfires.
Celebrities Impacted By The California Wildfires
Heidi Montag And Spencer Pratt
Spencer shared on Instagram that his family’s home “burned to the ground.”
Mandy Moore
The Princess Diaries and This Is Us alum wrote on an Instagram Story that she was “evacuated and safe with kids, dog and cat” as well as “grateful for the first responders.” In a second slide, Mandy went on to explain that she isn’t yet aware of the status of her home but that she was “praying for everyone in our beautiful city.”
Chet Hanks
Chet Hanks, whose parents Tom and Rita Hanks wrote that “the neighborhood [he] grew up in is burning to the ground rn. Pray for the Palisades” Tom and Rita are reported to currently own a home in the area.
Eugene Levy
Comedian and actor Eugene Levy was interviewed about the “black, intense…very dark” smoke clouding the skies in West Los Angeles by the LA Times. He was a part of the mass exodus of citizens fleeing the Palisades for their lives which caused a major traffic backup.
Josh Gad
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Josh Gad expressed his “deepest gratitude and appreciation…to our brave fire and rescue and police forces who are doing everything in their power to keep the residents of Los Angeles safe right now.”
Mark Hamill
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Mark Hamill shared that he and his family evacuated their Malibu home at 7 p.m. on January 7 and that he was praying for everyone to “stay safe.”
Ashley Tisdale
Ashley shared a message of support to her friends, family, and everyone “[affected] by these fires” who lives in Palisades and could be experiencing the devastation.
Crystal Kung Minkoff
The former Real Housewife of Beverly Hills shared her prayers for friends in the Palisades who “lost everything” as well as a resource for displaced residents to get free medication.
