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Getty Images (3)Wildfires continue to tear through the Los Angeles area, destroying thousands of acres and forcing even more people to flee their homes. As relief efforts begin, some of Hollywood’s biggest stars are coming together to help those in need.
The Eaton and Pacific Palisades firewhich burn at the same time, already two of the top five most destructive fires in California history according to CNN. At least 24 people have died, and that number is expected to rise as firefighters continue to search the rubble.
The Pacific Palisades fire has affecting scores of celebritiesdestroying homes in affluent neighborhoods and forcing many to evacuate. Paris Hilton, Anna Faris, Billy Crystal a Mel Gibson among the stars whose houses have burned.
But many – even those who have been evacuated or lost everything – are stepping up to help their fellow Angelenos. Celebrities from the world of film, sport, music and more have stepped in 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 started brush fires on the morning of Tuesday, January 7, local people were forced to leave their homes and businesses behind as (…)
Keep scrolling to see how celebrities are helping to aid in the wildfire relief effort.
Beyonce
Beyonce’s BeyGood foundation contributed $2.5 million to the newly established LA Fire Aid Fund.
“Los Angeles we stand with you. 🫶🏽” the fund wrote via Instagram. “The fund is earmarked to assist 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 Fallonon which she said that “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 wonderful 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. “Empty and safe with children, dogs and cats. Praying and thanking for the first responders,” Mandy Moore wrote in an Instagram Story statement on Wednesday, January 8. In a subsequent post, she (…)
Eva Longoria
Longoria donated $50,000 to This Is About Humanity, which benefits families and workers affected by the fires. He also pledged to donate $1 million through his foundation to the Latino Community Fund and the California Community Foundation.
Josh Gad
Gad, who release his biography, Let Us Trust: A Tell-Someon Tuesday, January 14, he announced that he would be donating a portion of the proceeds from his book to several organizations that benefit from wildfire relief.
He added in an appearance on The Today Show the same day he knows at least 15 families who have lost their homes.
“I would encourage all of you, if you get a chance, to go on my Instagram: I’ve posted links where you can donate, even $10, anything helps right now,” Gad added. “So many people, animals (and) babies have been affected by this tragedy.”
Paris Hilton
Hilton launched a $100,000 emergency fund for bushfire victims, while pledging to match up to another $100,000 in donations. She announced Tuesday that she has raised $800,000 so far and has pledged another $150,000 to the GoFundMe Wildfire Relief Fund.
Kylie Jenner
Jenner announced that she was making an unspecified donation to the California Fire Foundation’s Wildfire and Disaster Relief Fund.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made an unspecified statement financial gift through their Archewell Foundation and volunteer their time alongside World Central Kitchen employees, delivering meals to those affected in the area.
Jennifer Love Hewitt
Hewitt has partnered with two non-profits, BFFs and Babes and Baby2Baby, to sell his Love Angeles clothing line. All proceeds will go to Baby2Baby, which helps provide supplies, including diapers, food, formula and water, to children affected by the fires.
“Something needed to be done with all this pain 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 buy and support @baby2baby”
Los Angeles witnessed a terrifying natural weather event – and its star-studded community was greatly affected. An extreme windstorm, caused by Santa Ana gusts, sparked a fast-moving brush fire at around 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 7, with drivers along Sunset Boulevard and Palisades Drive exiting 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 towards an organization created to help rebuild the infrastructure of Los Angeles. An estimated 12,300 structures were damaged or destroyed as of Wednesday, January 15, according to CNN.
Freedie Freeman
Freeman and his wife Chelsea will donate $100,000 each to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, the Pasadena Fire Department and the Salvation Army. Chelsea also announced that she would be matching donations to Pasadena Humane, which cares for pets affected 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 express the extent of the agony as the disaster defeats families and dismantles livelihoods,” the band said in a statement.
Leonardo DiCaprio
DiCaprio announced via Instagram that he would donate $1 million to “support emergency needs and fire recovery efforts.”
“Initial support will immediately benefit the LA Fire Department Foundation, California Fire Foundation, World Central Kitchen, California Community Foundation, Pasadena Humane Society, and the SoCal Fire Fund – frontline organizations that provide resources that greatly our first responders and firefighters need it, and people, animals and the communities that need it most,” he added.
