All the Celebrities Who Lost Their Homes in the 2025 California Fire
The 2025 California fire has been a devastating tragedy that has left countless families displaced and communities in ruins. Among those impacted are several celebrities whose homes were lost to the flames. Below are some celebrities who shared their loss and heartbreak during this catastrophic event.
Adam Brody and Leighton Meester
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Adam Brody and Leighton Meester saw their Pacific Palisades home become consumed by the fire. This house was a sanctuary for their family, including their two children. Despite the loss, their priority was their family’s safety. The couple has yet to comment publicly, but the loss speaks volumes about the unpredictability of disasters.
Ricki Lake
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When Ricki Lake shared the news of her Malibu home’s destruction, it was clear how deeply she loved the place. She called it her “heaven on earth,” a sanctuary where she and her husband planned to grow old together. It was also the site of their wedding.
Cameron Mathison
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Soap opera star Cameron Mathison shared footage of his fire-ravaged home. He described it as a “beautiful home,” now reduced to rubble. Mathison, nonetheless, remained grateful—thanking everyone who reached out and expressing relief that his loved ones were safe.
Paris Hilton
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Paris Hilton’s beachfront Malibu home may not have been her primary residence, but it still contained lots of memories, like her son Phoenix taking his first steps. Watching the news as her home burned live on TV, Hilton described the experience as surreal and heartbreaking. “The loss is overwhelming,” she wrote, but she chose to focus on what couldn’t be replaced: her family’s safety.
Diane Warren
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After living in a home for nearly 30 years, Diane Warren was forced to see it vanish overnight when the longtime residence succumbed to the flames. Still, Warren found hope in the smallest of signs—a rainbow over the ruins that represented some resilience during the devastation.
Billy Crystal
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Billy Crystal and his wife Janice shared their Pacific Palisades home for over four decades and raised their children and grandchildren there too. Crystal’s statement captured the emotional weight of losing a home filled with love: “Every inch was filled with beautiful memories that can’t be taken away.”
Anna Faris
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Anna Faris’s Pacific Palisades home, where she lived with her family, was destroyed in the fire. A representative for the actress confirmed the loss but emphasized her gratitude for the safety of her loved ones.
Jennifer Grey
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As announced by her daughter Stella Gregg on social media, Jennifer Grey’s home was reduced to rubble after being engulfed. The “Dirty Dancing” star’s family is safe, but the emotional toll of losing the place they called home is undeniable. Stella urged others to cherish their loved ones.
Denise Crosby
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Denise Crosby’s once-cozy Spanish-style cottage, surrounded by fruit trees and a native garden she lovingly tended, was another casualty of the fire. It was the only home she’d ever owned and the place that brought her endless joy. Her heartbreak was evident in her words: “Now, ashes. I am heartbroken.”
Melissa Rivers
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For Melissa Rivers, the fire not only erased her home—but also wiped out a connection to her late parents, Joan Rivers and Edgar Rosenberg. The home was filled with irreplaceable memorabilia that held deep personal meaning. As she grieves the loss, Rivers remains focused on supporting her community and helping others rebuild.
Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag
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Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag lost their home in the fire, but even in the devastation, they found a symbol of love. A heart-shaped burn mark on their son’s bed frame reminded them of the life and love that once filled the house. It’s a bittersweet image.
Carolyn Murphy
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Model Carolyn Murphy’s home was consumed by flames moments after her security cameras captured sparks falling around it. Murphy’s made the gratitude for her family’s safety very evident, but her heart also remained with her community and the wildlife affected by the disaster.
Molly Sims
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Molly Sims described the devastation of her community, including beloved schools and parks. Her candid social media updates showed the collective grief of those in her neighborhood as families wait to see what’s left of their homes.
Kate Beckinsale
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Kate Beckinsale described the Pacific Palisades as a close-knit community where families flourished. The fire wiped out not only her home but also the schools, shops, and restaurants that shaped her daughter’s childhood. Beckinsale’s grief extends beyond her personal loss.
Mandy Moore
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Mandy Moore’s home, along with her children’s school and favorite local spots, was destroyed in the fire. She described feeling “absolutely numb” as she processed the scale of the devastation. Moore’s focus has been on shielding her kids from the sadness while leaning on friends for support.
Sandra Lee
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Sandra Lee poured her heart into her Malibu home over the years. As the fire approached, she had no choice but to leave it behind. Her reflections on the importance of community during such crises show how connections are the only thing that sustain us in the darkest moments.
JJ Redick
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As flames closed in on his home, basketball coach JJ Redick and his family evacuated in a scramble. The uncertainty of what they’d return to was anxiety-inducing, but Redick’s focus remained on his family’s safety and the well-being of his neighbors.
Eugene Levy
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Eugene Levy described navigating through black smoke as he fled his home. The situation was chaotic, yet Levy’s gratitude for escaping safely was clear. His family, like so many others, is left to reckon with what was lost and what can be rebuilt.
Mark Hamill
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Mark Hamill evacuated his Malibu home to his daughter’s house and described the fire as the most horrific he’d seen since 1993. The urgency and chaos surrounding his escape with his wife and dog show the extent of the disaster.
James Woods
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James Woods evacuated his home safely, though he doesn’t know if it still stands. His heartfelt gratitude to first responders and neighbors represents the collective effort it takes to survive and recover from such catastrophes.
Cary Elwes
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In a social media update, Cary Elwes shared that his Malibu home was destroyed. He called the devastation “biblical,” a word that encapsulates the scale of the fire’s destruction. However, he remained thankful for those who reached out to offer support in a devastating time like this.