Photos of 13 Celebrity Houses & Neighborhoods Burned to the Ground by LA Wildfires

Over the past week, relentless wildfires fueled by Santa Ana winds have devastated Los Angeles. Entire communities have been uprooted, with at least five fires destroying buildings and displacing residents. Among the affected are iconic Hollywood stars whose homes and lives have been upended.

Their homes and neighborhoods held years of memories and personal history, now lost within hours. These are the heartbreaking accounts of stars like Billy Crystal, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Ricki Lake, alongside photos that bring the magnitude of this disaster into focus.

Billy Crystal: Decades of Family Memories Turned to Ash

For Crystal, the wildfire’s devastation extends beyond the loss of a home. It’s the erasure of over four decades of cherished family memories. In a heartfelt statement to CNN, the legendary actor and comedian shared his grief.

“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,” he reflected.

For Crystal, the loss is immeasurable, much like the devastation felt by others in the celebrity community. Among them is Ricki Lake, whose beloved Malibu retreat was also reduced to ashes.

Ricki Lake’s Malibu Paradise Lost

Lake’s Malibu home, which she called her “heaven on earth,” is now just a memory. On Instagram, she shared her heartbreak, “It’s all gone. 💔 I can’t believe I am typing these words.[..]Ross and I lost our dream home.”

The home was the backdrop to some of Lake’s most cherished moments, including her wedding three years ago. She expressed gratitude for surviving the ordeal but acknowledged the overwhelming grief shared by her community.

Her heartbreak is echoed by Paris Hilton, who faced the unthinkable as she watched her family home burn live on television.

Paris Hilton: Watching a Home Burn on Live TV

Hilton’s Malibu home, filled with precious family memories, was among the countless properties destroyed. Sharing her pain on Instagram, she wrote, “Heartbroken beyond words.💔 Sitting with my family, watching the news, and seeing our home in Malibu burn to the ground on live TV is something no one should ever have to experience.”

Hilton reflected on the memories tied to the home, from her son Phoenix taking his first steps to dreams of building a future there. Grateful for her family’s safety, Hilton pledged to support others affected through her 11:11 Media team. “We’re committed to offering help as soon as possible,” she wrote.

As Hilton mobilizes support for the community, Jamie Lee Curtis shares her perspective on the devastation, including its impact on cherished local landmarks.

Jamie Lee Curtis’s Heartbreak Over Community Loss

Curtis shared her grief as fires swept through her neighborhood, leaving a trail of destruction. “My community and possibly my home is on fire. My family is safe. Many of my friends will lose their homes,” she posted on Instagram, urging people to stay safe and let firefighters do their work.

She also reflected on the loss of cherished community landmarks. “This is the church… where I got sober 25 years ago,” she shared. Later, on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” she became emotional, describing how many friends had already lost everything.

Her heartfelt plea for support mirrors the devastation experienced by James Woods, whose posts revealed the harrowing reality of losing a home and finding strength in neighbors.

James Woods: Finding Strength Amid Destruction

Woods shared the emotional toll of the fires on X, revealing the devastation to his neighborhood and home. “It tests your soul, losing everything at once,” he wrote, alongside videos showing the damage and evacuation efforts.

In one touching post, he shared how a young girl’s gesture moved him. “Sara’s eight-year-old niece offered her Yeti piggy bank to help us. Some things will make a grown man cry,” he wrote. These and many more posts illustrated the devastation he and many others were facing.

He also shared, “We renovated a home after COVID and just finished last month. To all the lovely people offering care and love, I’ll say this. There is no possession as priceless as friends and good neighbors during a tragedy.”

As Woods drew strength from his neighbors, Ben Affleck faced the crisis with a focus on protecting his family and helping others.

Ben Affleck: Protecting Family Amid the Chaos

After evacuating his $20.5 million home, Affleck immediately turned his focus to his family. According to reports, he rushed to the home of his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, to ensure their children’s safety during the crisis.

His property survived the flames, but the emotional toll was evident. He was seen returning to the area with visible concern as flames approached.

Meanwhile, Maria Shriver took to social media to document the destruction and rally support for her community.

Maria Shriver: Capturing the Devastation

Shriver used her platform to share the heartbreaking aftermath of the wildfires. Through photos and videos on Instagram, she documented the widespread destruction in her neighborhood.

In one post, Shriver captured the charred remains of homes and natural landscapes. Her devastation is echoed by Sandra Lee, whose deeply personal connection to her Malibu home made its loss even more devastating.

Sandra Lee: Saying Goodbye to a Dream Home

Lee’s Malibu home, a place she called her “slice of heaven,” was one of many lost to the wildfires. In an emotional Instagram post, she wrote, “I have loved creating it, embellishing it, building it, caring for it, and protecting it.[..] We are all safe but the fire is inching closer to my slice of heaven in Malibu.”

She later wrote, “My house is gone-I cried all night and thought about every room, nook, and cranny. It was perfection, and now it’s just ash.” She reflected on the home’s significance in her life, from the memories it held to the hard work it represented.

“Please keep our community, the firefighters, and the first responders in your prayers. This is not over—not even close,” she urged. As Lee processed the loss, Brad Paisley mourned the destruction of a neighborhood filled with years of memories.

Brad Paisley: Mourning a Community’s Loss

For Paisley, the fires not only destroyed his former Pacific Palisades home but also shattered a neighborhood rich with memories. Reflecting on Instagram, he wrote, “It was the first house Kim and I bought together.[..] That beautiful old house burned last night. As did most of that community.”

Paisley shared the personal significance of the area, from birthing classes to cherished neighborhood haunts. “So many good people displaced, devastated, and cast out all over LA.[..] It is all so tragic and sad,” he acknowledged the tragedy.

While Paisley mourned the loss of a beloved neighborhood, Mandy Moore shared her heartbreak over losing both her home and the heart of her community.

Mandy Moore: A Community Uprooted

Moore shared the devastation her family faced as their home and surrounding community were destroyed. On Instagram, she wrote, “I love you, Altadena. Grateful for my family and pets getting out last night before it was too late… So many friends and loved ones have lost everything too.”

The actress also expressed heartbreak over the loss of local landmarks that were central to her family’s life, including her children’s school and favorite restaurants.

As Moore reflected on her family’s displacement, Derek Hough documented his harrowing experience of preparing to evacuate as flames closed in.

Derek Hough: A Close Call

Hough faced a terrifying close call as the wildfires closed in on his home. On Instagram, he described the chaos, “The winds are hitting 100 mph, and we’re packing up, preparing to evacuate with our five animals JUST IN CASE.”

In another post, Hough shared a video of the blaze approaching, writing, “Just took this and can’t believe this is all happening.” He thanked firefighters for their bravery and urged everyone to stay safe and vigilant during the crisis.

As Hough recounted his ordeal, Eugene Levy provided a stark view of the fires’ impact on his own neighborhood.

Eugene Levy: Heartbreak from the Window

Levy offered a sobering look at the wildfires’ devastation through his social media posts. Sharing a view from his home, he wrote, “This is the view from my window this morning. Heartbroken for my family, my friends, and the people of LA affected by these catastrophic fires.”

He also expressed deep gratitude for the firefighters battling the relentless flames, calling them “heroes” for risking their lives to protect others. Meanwhile, Adam Brody and Leighton Meester faced their own tragic loss.

Adam Brody and Leighton Meester: A Family Home Destroyed

Brody and Meester’s Los Angeles home was among the many properties destroyed in the Pacific Palisades wildfire. Once a stunning $6.5 million family retreat, the house was reduced to a smoking wreck, with its roof burned away and flames tearing through the rooms.

The couple had lived there since 2019 with their two young children. Their home had been a symbol of family and security, now completely gone. The heartbreaking images of their property encapsulate the profound impact these fires have had on countless families.

As the city looks toward recovery, these tales of loss and hope remind us of the power of human connection and perseverance. Rebuilding will take time, but the resolve of those affected proves that even in the face of unimaginable destruction, a brighter future can be forged.