‘We raised our children here’: The Hollywood stars whose homes have been ravaged in California wildfires
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Anthony Hopkins, Anna Faris and Eugene Levy are among the stars whose properties have been reduced to rubble. A wave of catastrophic wildfires sweeping across southern California has left Hollywood stars among those devastated as their homes were reduced to ashes.
![[Paris Hilton shared news footage showing her house burnt to the ground]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/09/09/newFile-1.jpg)
The fires, which have claimed five lives and forced more than 70,000 people to flee their homes, continue to rage across Los Angeles County, fuelled by high winds. The Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst fires erupted on Tuesday, engulfing nearly 23,000 acres, while two more – the Tyler and Woodley fires – ignited nearby on Wednesday. A state of emergency has been declared in the city.
![[James Woods grew emotional while talking about losing his home in the wildfires]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/09/11/newFile.jpg)
Among the celebrities to lose their homes was Billy Crystal, who revealed that the property he had lived in for 46 years was completely destroyed, with only a tennis court left standing. In a joint statement with his wife, Janice, the When Harry Met Sally star said: “Words cannot describe the enormity of the devastation we are witnessing and experiencing. Janice and I lived in our home since 1979. We raised our children and grandchildren here. Every inch of our house was filled with love. Beautiful memories that can’t be taken away. We are heartbroken, of course, but with the love of our children and friends, we will get through this.”.
![[LA mayor left speechless as she refuses to respond to wildfire criticism during live interview.]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/09/10/Karen-Bass.jpg)
Paris Hilton shared her heartbreak after witnessing news footage of her $8.4 million Malibu oceanfront home “burn to a crisp.”. She told her fans: “This is something no one should ever have to experience.” Hilton later wrote: “This home was where we built so many precious memories. While the loss is overwhelming, I’m holding onto gratitude that my family and pets are safe.”.
