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The horrific Pacific Palisades fires have been ravaging their way through Southern California, leaving many without homes as buildings and houses have been burned down to the ground — and this includes the homes of many celebrities who live in the area.
Some of these stars have taken to social media to share their emotional reactions to losing their homes and belongings, and even share unbelievable footage of the surrounding area. See who has lost their homes to the California fires below.
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Eugene Levy lost his $3.9 million home, and told the LA Times of witnessing the fires, "The smoke looked pretty black and intense over Temescal Canyon. I couldn’t see any flames but the smoke was very dark."
Anna Farris‘ $5 million dollar house has been burned down to the foundation, and images show the swimming pool empty, as the water likely evaporated due to the flames.
John Goodman‘s home was also completely destroyed, with nothing left but the swimming pool in the backyard.
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt shared emotional video of their reaction to losing their home as Heidi tearfully explained, "I’m so sad our house is gone. I wish I could have gone back and got more. I didn’t think it would be the last time we would be in our house. I’m so sad for everyone else going through the same thing. It’s really hard losing your house and everything you worked so hard for."
Anthony Hopkins is also among those who have lost homes due to the Pacific Palisades fires, as his $6 million property was in the path of destruction.
Miles and Keleigh Teller‘s 6,600 square foot home, which they bought less than two years ago for $7.4 million has been burned down. The house is located between the Palisades Bluffs and Palisades Village.
Billy Crystal has also lost his Pacific Palisades home he has lived in with his wife Janice in for the past 45 years, and in a statement to ABC News, he shared, "Words cannot describe the enormity of the devastation we are witnessing and experiencing. We ache for our friends and neighbors who have also lost their homes and businesses in this tragedy. 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."
Adam Brody and Leighton Meester‘s $6.5 million home is unrecognizable as the property has been burned down to the ground. Photos of the property have been circulating as the flames engulfed the house.
Paris Hilton‘s watched her Malibu beach house burn down on live TV. In a lengthy message on Instagram, while also sharing footage of the destruction, 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. This home was where we built so many precious memories. It’s where Phoenix took his first steps and where we dreamed of building a lifetime of memories with London."
Sandra Lee has also lost her home as she explained in a tearful, emotional video shared to social media. She said, "I don’t have a home anymore. My house is gone. It’s literally gone. I’ve been crying all night. Thank God everybody is safe," adding, "I don’t know what to say, I don’t know how to compartmentalize this, I don’t know what to do. All my stuff, all the last five years of my life. The only thing I can do is go to work, and I’m going to go to work today."
Ricki Lake shared that she lost her "dream home," sharing in a post on Instagram, "It’s all gone. I can’t believe I am typing these words. After a valiant and brave effort by our friend and hero @kirbykotler_ Ross and I lost our dream home. This description ‘dream home’ doesn’t suffice. It was our heaven on earth. The place where we planned to grow old together." She added, "This loss is immeasurable. It’s the spot where we got married 3 years ago. I grieve along with all of those suffering during this apocalyptic event."
James Woods broke down several times during a CNN interview, explaining that he also lost his home. He tearfully shared, "I’m sorry, it’s just one day you’re in the pool and the next it’s all gone," adding, "I’m sorry, I thought I was stronger than this."
Mark Hamill was forced to flee his home "last-minute" and shared details of his evacuation to his daughter’s house with his wife and dog. As they were heading towards the Pacific Coast Highway, and saw "small fires" on either side of the road. He called this the "most horrific fire since ’93" and urged everyone to "STAY SAFE!"
Jamie Lee Curtis still has her home in tact, but her neighborhood has been destroyed. On Instagram, she shared devastating footage, and wrote along with it, "Our beloved neighborhood is gone. Our home is safe. So many others have lost everything. Help where you can. Thank you to the first responders and firefighters."
Maria Shriver‘s neighborhood is also gone. While sharing footage of the fires on her Instagram, she wrote, "Heartbreaking, devastating, beyond belief. Everything is gone. Our neighborhood, our restaurants. All our friends have lost everything. We have evacuated, but are safe. But people have lost everything."
Mandy Moore and her family were forced to evacuate her home in Altadena, and shared video of the smokey, smoldering town. She wrote along with the heartbreaking footage, "I love you, Altadena. Grateful for my family and pets getting out last night before it was too late (and endless gratitude to friends for taking us in and bringing us clothes and blankets). Honestly, I’m in shock and feeling numb for all so many have lost, including my family. My children’s school is gone. Our favorite restaurants, leveled. So many friends and loved ones have lost everything too. Our community is broken but we will be here to rebuild together. Sending love to all affected and on the front lines trying to get this under control."
