8 Celebs Who Lost Their Homes or Had to Evacuate amid Los Angeles Wildfires
The relentless wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles have destroyed homes, displaced thousands, and left a lasting emotional impact on many residents — including some of Hollywood’s most beloved stars.
California’s wildfire seasons have grown increasingly destructive in recent years, with Los Angeles frequently at the center of these devastating events.
Now, some of the world’s most famous names have seen their homes reduced to ashes or faced last-minute evacuations. From cherished family estates to newly purchased dream homes, celebrities like Jeff Bridges and Jennifer Love Hewitt have all been impacted by these raging infernos.
Jeff Bridges experienced a heartbreaking loss when his family’s beloved Malibu property was destroyed during the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
1. Jeff Bridges
The home, perched on a scenic hillside with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, had been in the Bridges family for generations. Initially owned by his parents, the property was passed down to Jeff, his brother Beau Bridges, and their sister.
The fire tore through the iconic Malibu neighborhood, reducing the four-bedroom residence to rubble. While the loss of a property can be replaced, the emotional impact of seeing a family heirloom go up in flames was profound.
2. Milo Ventimiglia
Milo Ventimiglia, best known for his role in “This Is Us,” faced a deeply personal tragedy when he and his wife were forced to evacuate their Malibu home as fires approached.
Milo Ventimiglia at the 2024 AFI Fest premiere of “Heretic” on October 24, 2024, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images
The couple then watched in horror as flames engulfed their property via their home’s security cameras. Ventimiglia reflected on the devastation, sharing how the loss hit him on a profound emotional level.
3. Anthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins joined the growing list of Hollywood stars affected by the devastating wildfires. The Oscar-winning actor lost his recently purchased Pacific Palisades home in the blaze, a property he had bought in 2021 for $6 million.
4. John Goodman
John Goodman’s Los Angeles property wasn’t spared from the wrath of the Pacific Palisades wildfires. The actor’s sprawling home, which he purchased in 2008 for $4.6 million, was reduced to ashes, with only the blackened remains of the backyard swimming pool visible in the aftermath.
Goodman, best known for his role in “Roseanne,” had long cherished the spacious residence, which boasted five bedrooms and five bathrooms.
While it is unclear if the property was his primary residence at the time of the fire — as the actor also owns a home in New Orleans with his wife, Anna Beth Goodman — the loss was a significant blow.
Photos taken after the fire revealed that the once-lively home had been completely destroyed, with not a single room left standing.
5. Tina Knowles
Tina Knowles, mother of global superstar Beyoncé, was among the celebrities affected by the wildfires. Her beloved Malibu retreat, which she called her “sacred Happy Place,” was “all gone.”
The property had been a serene getaway where Knowles would spend quiet weekends, often sharing glimpses of her peaceful sanctuary on social media. In an emotional Instagram post, she expressed her heartbreak over losing the home.
“This is what I was looking at on my birthday this past weekend from my tiny little bungalow on the water in Malibu! It was my favorite place, my sanctuary, my sacred Happy Place. Now it is gone!!” she wrote in part.
Despite her loss, Knowles took time to acknowledge the bravery of firefighters and first responders who risked their lives to battle the flames. “God Bless all the brave men and women in our fire department,” she added.
6. Anna Faris
Anna Faris’s home was among the properties destroyed in the deadly Los Angeles wildfires. The star had purchased the house in 2019 following her divorce from actor Chris Pratt. A representative for Faris confirmed the tragic news, saying, “Anna and her family are safe and very grateful.”
