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All the celebrities impacted by the Palisades fire: Ben Affleck, Mandy Moore and more
Many Hollywood stars were forced to evacuate their mansions as a series of wildfires ravaged through Los Angeles, with wind gusts topping 100 miles per hour in the Palisades and surrounding regions.
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt announced that they were sadly one of the many who have already lost their home because of the blaze, sharing via social media that it “burned to the ground.”
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in the Pacific Palisades area, forcing at least 30,000 Los Angeles residents to evacuate their homes.
Here is a look at the celebs who have fled or may have to flee in order to escape Speidi’s same fate.
Ben Affleck
Ben Affleck was forced to evacuate the $20 million mansion that he purchased amid his split from ex-wife Jennifer Lopez, as they attempted to offload their $68 million marital home.
According to TMZ, the “Argo” director fled to ex-wife Jennifer Garner’s home, who reportedly lives nearby since the still friendly exes share three kids together.
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson’s son Chet Hanks — who currently resides in Nashville — shared a heartfelt Instagram Story as the wildfire continued to grow.
He wrote, “The neighborhood I grew up in is burning to the ground rn. Pray for the Palisades.”
Hanks and Wilson — who have owned many homes in the Pacific Palisades over the years, including one that was burglarized last fall — have not yet issued a statement on the fires.
Alabama Barker and Landon Barker
Travis Barker’s two oldest children, Alabama Barker and Landon Barker, announced via social media that they were among the evacuees in Los Angeles.
“Just evacuated from my home due to wild fires in Los Angeles, please be safe !!” Alabama wrote. “They are saying the fires are spreading football field amounts in seconds.”
Landon added alongside a selfie via his Instagram Story, “praying for everyone the fires have affected.”
It’s unclear whether the siblings were forced to leave their father Travis’ home, which the Blink-182 drummer shares with wife Kourtney Kardashian. The reality star revealed she and the drummer finally moved in together nearly two years after their wedding because of the birth of their son, Rocky.
Eugene Levy
Actor Eugene Levy told the Los Angeles Times on Jan. 7 that he got trapped in traffic due to other fleeing residents attempting to leave his Pacific Palisades neighborhood.
“The smoke looked pretty black and intense over Temescal Canyon,” the “American Pie” star said. “I couldn’t see any flames but the smoke was very dark.”
James Woods
James Woods, known for starring in films such as “Once Upon a Time in America,” took to X to share he was fleeing his estate alongside a video of the blaze approaching his property.
“Leaving,” the “Hercules” star wrote in one tweet. He then added, “Hope everybody gets out safely.”
Woods later showed a closeup video of the fire directly on the outskirts of his backyard, and another of a nearby home on fire.
In a separate tweet, Woods thanked “all the wonderful people” who reached out to him and his family, and shared that they were “able to evacuate successfully.”
He concluded, “I do not know at this moment if our home is still standing, but sadly houses on our little street are not.”
Mark Hamill
“Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill shared via social media that he had to evacuate his home in Malibu, Calif., and he witnessed “small fires on both sides of the road” as he left.
He then sent well-wishes to others, adding, “Most horrific fire since ‘93 🔥🔥STAY SAFE! 🙏 🔥🔥.”
Mandy Moore
Mandy Moore announced via her Instagram Stories amid the blaze, “Evacuated and safe with kids, dog and cats.”
The “This Is Us” star, who shares three young children with husband Taylor Goldsmith, added that she is “praying and grateful for the first responders.”
It’s unclear whether Moore had to leave the $6 million mid-century property she has been trying to sell since last summer or if the family was already settled into a new place.
Jennifer Love Hewitt
Jennifer Love Hewitt shared a photo via Instagram of her driving past fiery flames and said, “I have no words.”
“Only prayers and holding as much hope as I can for our home and our kids while we watch everything burn,” the “I Know What You Did Last Summer” star continued.
“Thank you to every first responder fighting so hard for all of us. Thank you to every friend who reached out and new person I have hugged in tears in the last 24 hours. 💔🙏🏻”
Steve Guttenberg
“Police Academy” star Steve Guttenberg, who also lives in the area, urged residents who abandoned their vehicles to leave their car keys so fire engines can get through.
“This is not a parking lot,” the actor told KTLA5. “We really need people to move their cars … There are people stuck up there. So we’re trying to clear Palisades Drive and I’m walking up there as far as I can moving cars.”
He insisted, “There are families up there, there are pets up there. There are people who really need help.”
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly at risk of having to leave their $14 million home in Montecito, Calif., as the Sussexes face power outages and evacuations if the wildfire spreads.
According to the Telegraph, a Southern California Edison spokesman said it was considering power shutdowns because of “a Red Flag Warning and increased risk of wildfires.”
The rep reportedly said “affected customers” were being contacted, “including Montecito.”
Miles Teller
Miles Teller and his wife, Keleigh Teller — who in 2023 just bought their dream home in Pacific Palisades for $7.5 million — may also have to evacuate their property as they live in an affected area.
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