Los Angeles: From postponing Hollywood movie premieres and events to celebrities losing their homes, the ongoing wildfires in the Pacific Palisade area of ​​Los Angeles are wreaking havoc for residents and the film industry alike.
Hollywood has already felt the effects of the wildfires with many premieres canceled and production of television shows halted. With evacuations in place, many celebrities felt grateful for the safety of their family and friends, however, they were heartbroken after losing their homes in the fire. From Mandy Moore to Paris Hilton, many film stars have lost their beloved homes in the fire.
Let’s take a look at some of the notable impacts of the LA wildfires on Hollywood.
Daniela Pineda
According to Deadline, ‘Jurassic World’ franchise star Daniela Pineda is the latest Hollywood celebrity to share her grief of losing her home in the LA wildfires. In an emotional Instagram post, the actress wrote,
“It was the first house I bought. My first. The fire went so fast I could only grab my dog ​​and laptop and that’s it. I lost everything else. I have 1 pair of shoes to my name. I’m alive Happy to be alive. Thank you to everyone who offered their help when disaster struck.
She also remembered her pet fish which she could not save in the fire.
Mandy Moore
‘This Is Us’ star Mandy Moore shared that she is “devastated and devastated” after the Eaton Fire spread rapidly through her neighborhood, located about 30 miles east of the Pacific Palisades Fire. The actress took to her Instagram to share a video of her burnt house which she is visiting.
She wrote, “Honestly, I am shocked and feel numb because of the loss of so many people, including my family. My children’s school was gone. Our favorite restaurants were ruined. Many friends and loved ones We have also lost everything. Our community is broken, but we will be here to rebuild together and send love to all those affected and try to control this by being on the front lines.”
In the following post, the actress also said that her house is mostly intact but not livable.
Paris Hilton
Singer and actress Paris Hilton is also one of the celebrities affected by the ongoing LA wildfire in Pacific Palisades. Despite not being physically harmed, the actress was heartbroken when she saw her house burning in a fire on a news channel.
Paris Hilton took to her Instagram handle to share a video of a news broadcast showing her house in Malibu burning.
According to Deadline, the actress was heartbroken and said that no one should have to go through such an experience.
“The heartbreak that words can’t put into words,” Hilton shared on Instagram. “Sitting with my family, watching the news, and watching our house burn down in Malibu on live TV is something no one should ever experience.” Should do.”
The actress also recalled her precious memories related to home.
Bozoma St. John
‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ star Bozoma St. John also lost her home in the Malibu fire, according to Deadline. Expressing his grief over losing his home, Bozoma explains what home means and what it represents in his life.
“This is the house I wanted. The house I prayed for. The house I worked for with blood, sweat, and tears. The house I replaced the keyhole with a keypad on the front door because I Wanted all my family and friends to do the same.” Have a code and use the house whenever they want,” St. John posted on Instagram along with photos that will now serve as memories of their home.
hollywood events
invincible premier
The premiere was scheduled to take place at the DGA Theater in West Hollywood, with arrival scheduled at 5:30 pm for a Tuesday 7 pm screening. As Deadline reports, cast Lopez, Jerome, Don Cheadle, Michael Pena, Mykelti Williamson, Robles, and his mother Judy Robles were scheduled to attend.
Wolf Man
Universal has decided to cancel the ‘Wolf Man’ premiere at the TCL Chinese Theater on Tuesday, Deadline reports. “Due to sensitivity regarding deteriorating weather conditions in LA and related evacuations, tonight’s premiere of The Wolf Man has been canceled,” an email from a Universal PR representative read.
PGA Awards nomination
The Producers Guild moved up the announcement of nominations for its annual awards show to Sunday, January 12, due to the deadline due to the L.A. wildfires.
WGA Award nomination
The Writers Guild said in a statement cited by Deadline that they are postponing the release of their annual WGA Awards nominations from January 9 to January 13. “Due to the state of emergency in Los Angeles due to the multiple wildfires, we will be delaying the announcement.” The number of nominees will be finalized by Monday, January 13, 2025,” the WGA West and WGA East said in a statement.
academy awards
The day for the 2025 Oscar nominations announcement has been moved from Friday, January 17 to Sunday, January 19. According to a letter issued by Academy CEO Bill Kramer, the nomination voting window has been extended by two days. Now it will close on January 14. The in-person Los Angeles Sound Branch Bake-Off scheduled for Saturday, January 11 has been canceled. According to Deadline, the Academy Museum was also closed on Wednesday to express its deepest condolences to those affected by the devastating fires in Southern California.
Critics’ Choice Awards
The 2025 Critics’ Choice Awards, scheduled for Sunday, January 12, have been postponed. The 30th annual ceremony will take place at the Santa Monica Airport Barker Hangar with Chelsea Handler as host for the third consecutive time. They are now scheduled to take place on January 26, according to CCA CEO Joey Berlin, as quoted by Deadline.
The most devastating, the Palisades Fire, spread rapidly throughout Los Angeles, destroying homes and closing major roads. Authorities are struggling to manage the situation with mass evacuations and emergency declarations.
