Hollywood’s Heartbreaking Losses as California Wildfires Ravage Iconic Neighborhoods

From the Pacific Palisades to Malibu, these A-listers now face the heartbreak of losing their multimillion-dollar mansions to the inferno.
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The devastating wildfires tearing through California have left an indelible mark on the state, and even Hollywood’s glittering elite have not been spared. As the flames continue to rage across Los Angeles, a number of beloved stars have learned that their once-pristine homes have been reduced to ashes. From the Pacific Palisades to Malibu, these A-listers now face the heartbreak of losing their multimillion-dollar mansions to the inferno.

John Goodman

The firestorm devastated John Goodman’s Pacific Palisades property. His once-grand home was completely destroyed, with only the backyard pool remaining amid the charred rubble. The flames, moving at an alarming rate of five football fields a minute, engulfed Goodman’s residence, leaving little behind.

Anthony Hopkins

Oscar-winning actor Anthony Hopkins is another star who lost his home to the raging fires. Though the gates to his estate still stand, the property itself is gone. Photos show charred trees and a landscape now unrecognizable, with Hopkins’ luxurious home reduced to nothing but debris.

 

Eugene Levy

Schitt’s Creek star Eugene Levy faced the destruction of his home as well. Despite his attempts to flee the advancing flames, Levy’s property was consumed by the fire. He described seeing intense smoke while stuck in traffic during the evacuation, unaware of how bad the damage would become. Levy’s son, Dan, later expressed heartbreak for his family and the people of Los Angeles.

Billy Crystal

Veteran actor Billy Crystal and his wife Janice also lost their home of over 40 years to the wildfires. Though aerial shots showed their tennis court remained intact, the rest of their property was completely destroyed. Crystal, reflecting on their memories, shared that while they were heartbroken, the love of their family and friends would help them through this trying time.

Adam Brody and Leighton Meester

Actor Adam Brody and his wife, Leighton Meester, of Gossip Girl fame, are now among those whose homes were lost in the blaze. Their $7 million mansion in Pacific Palisades was entirely engulfed in flames. The couple, who have two young children, had recently bought the five-bedroom home in 2019. Now, they must rebuild their lives from the ashes.

Anna Faris

Scary Movie star Anna Faris also fell victim to the wildfires. Her $5 million eco-friendly home was completely destroyed. Aerial footage of the property shows nothing but rubble where the home once stood, leaving Faris to face the pain of losing everything.

Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton’s Malibu beachfront mansion, though not her main residence, was also ravaged by the wildfires. The fast-moving blaze reached Malibu on Tuesday night, burning the luxury homes and local businesses along the waterfront, including Hilton’s property.

Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag

Reality stars Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag confirmed that their home was also destroyed by the wildfires. Montag, visibly emotional, filmed herself sobbing on Snapchat as she processed the loss, grateful that her family had escaped safely. The couple had been evacuated earlier in the day, just before the fire reached their doorstep.

Matthew Perry’s Former Home

The home where Friends star Matthew Perry tragically passed away was located within the evacuation zone of the Pacific Palisades. The $8.5 million property was recently purchased by a developer, and it is unclear whether it survived the wildfire’s path.

James Woods

Oscar-nominated actor James Woods shared disturbing footage of a neighboring home completely engulfed by flames. While he fled with his family, it remains uncertain what remains of his own property. Woods also revealed that he and many of his neighbors had lost their insurance due to a recent cancellation by their provider.

Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck, recently separated from Jennifer Lopez, was evacuated from his new $20 million mansion in Pacific Palisades, which was caught in the path of the wildfire. It is still unclear whether the home survived, though Affleck and his family were safely evacuated to Jennifer Garner’s nearby residence.

Cameron Mathison

General Hospital star Cameron Mathison shared an emotional video of his destroyed Pasadena home. The actor and his family were forced to evacuate, and their home was ultimately reduced to smoldering rubble. Mathison expressed his gratitude for his family’s safety while acknowledging the heartbreak of losing a place filled with memories.

Jamie Lee Curtis

Iconic actress Jamie Lee Curtis evacuated her home, unsure of whether it had been destroyed in the fire. Curtis shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, urging others to post factual information, as many were left wondering about the fate of their properties.

Maria Shriver

Maria Shriver, former First Lady of California, was also affected by the wildfires. She shared devastating footage of burned homes in her community, reflecting on the heartbreak felt by so many who had lost everything. Shriver expressed relief that her family was safe but acknowledged the overwhelming loss that so many were enduring.

As the fires continue to devastate California, these stars join countless others in facing unimaginable losses. The destruction is still unfolding, but the strength of these communities and their shared resolve to rebuild will ultimately shine through the smoke and ashes.

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