Tina Knowles
Beyoncé's mom shared on Jan. 9 that "my favorite place, my sanctuary , my sacred Happy Place" was destroyed in the Palisades Fire.
"This is what I was looking at on my birthday this past weekend from my tiny little bungalow on the water in Malibu," she captioned a video of the Pacific Ocean. "Now it is gone!!"
The entrepreneur added, "God Bless all the brave men and women in our fire department who risked their lives in dangerous conditions . We Thankyou for your dedication and bravery and for saving so many lives."
Melissa Rivers
The daughter of late Joan Rivers said her home burned down, though she was able to evacuate with necessities and a few treasured heirlooms.
"I grabbed my mom's Emmy, a photo of my dad and a drawing my mother had done of me and my son," she told CNN. "I went for a drawing of hers, rather than a photo. I know I can find the photos, but a drawing I can't replace."
Billy Crystal
“Words cannot describe the enormity of the devastation we are witnessing and experiencing,” the When Harry met Sally star shared with People. “We ache for our friends and neighbors who have also lost their homes and businesses in this tragedy."
He also confirmed that the home he and wife Janice Crystal lived in since 1979 had been destroyed.
"Every inch of our house was filled with love. Beautiful memories that can't be taken away," he continued. "We are heartbroken of course but with the love of our children and friends we will get through this."
Jhené Aiko
The "Bad Peace" singer shared on Jan. 8 that "me and my children's home is gone."
"Burned to the ground with all things inside," she wrote on Instagram Story. "Thankful we still have eachother. Starting from scratch. My heart is so heavy,"
Alabama Barker & Landon Barker
Travis Barker's kids Landon and Alabama shared they were forced to leave their residences amid the devastation.
"Just evacuated from my home due to wild fires in Los Angeles, please be safe!!,” Alabama posted on Instagram Story Jan. 7. “They are saying the fires are spreading foodball field amounts in seconds."
Jennifer Tilly
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star and her husband Phil Laak evacuated to Commerce—a neighborhood southeast of Downtown Los Angeles—to escape the Palisades Fire. She wrote on InstagramJan. 8, "Phil and I had to evacuate to the Commerce Casino."
President Joe Biden
“To the residents of Southern California: We are with you,” the POTUS wrote in a Jan. 8 Instagram post. “My team has provided 24/7 weather forecast support, sent 5 Air Tankers and 10 firefighting helicopters, prepositioned dozens of fire engines, approved grants to reimburse firefighting costs, and I've approved Governor Newsom's request for a Major Disaster Declaration.”
He added in a separate Instagram post, "To the brave men and women who ran towards danger over the past 24 hours in Southern California, I want you to know your President, and the rest of the country, is with you."
California Governor Gavin Newsom
A day after the Governor of California declared a state of emergency and warned residents to heed officials’ warnings, he thanked President Joe Biden for his support throughout the devastation. “Thank you @potus for your swift response,” he wrote to Instagram Jan. 8, “and aid to California as we work to battle these unprecedented wildfires.”
Cameron Mathison
The General Hospital actor shared that, while he and his family safely escaped the blaze, they sadly lost their house in the fires. He posted harrowing footage to Instagram Jan. 8 of burning rubble, writing, “This is what’s left of our beautiful home. Our home where our kids were raised and where they wanted to raise their own someday.”
Mira Sorvino
On Jan. 8, the Mighty Aphrodite star said she had evacuated from her home amid L.A. fires. "Welcome to the inferno," she wrote on Instagram. "Praying that everyone gets out safe with their loved ones and pets- we wrangled our cats in a blackout but all well & accounted for."
Candis Cayne
"I’m not sure if I’ll have Casa Cayne to come home too, in Altadena," the Dirty Sexy Money actress shared on social media Jan. 9. "My beloved Altadena. I still don’t know if my house is gone, it doesn’t look good. Charlie and I are safe."
Madelaine Petsch
The Riverdale alum shared in an Instagram Story that she had evacuated from her home. "I'm safe, praying for this city and the people in it," she wrote. "please stay safe and keep a close eye on your phone."
Sandra Lee
The TV chef initially thought her home was destroyed in the Palisades Fire, but shared on Jan. 13 that it had actually survived.
"I feel guilty for being a part of a bubble of these homes spared," she wrote on Instagram. "I have such sadness for the people who have lost their lives, and I grieve for the families who have lost their loved ones."
Maria Shriver
California’s former First Lady took to Instagram Jan. 8 to share her sentiments, writing, “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.”
Spencer Pratt & Heidi Montag
The Hills alums shared on Jan. 7 that their home sadly burned down during the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles.
In a tear-filled TikTok post, Heidi—who evacuated with Spencer and their two sons—shared, “I’m so sad our house is gone. I’m so sad for everyone else going through the same thing. It’s really hard losing your house and everything you worked hard for. So horrible.”
They weren’t the only family members to lose homes in the fire, as Spencer also shared an image to his Instagram Story of a destroyed home, noting alongside crying emojis, “My parents house gone.”
Jason Kennedy
The E! News alum said he and his family are “safe and evacuated” and shared video of destroyed homes to Instagram Jan. 8. “All night and into today I’ve talked to friends who lost homes,” he wrote in the caption. “It’s far from over and we need a miracle for these winds to stop and fires to be put out. There is deep anguish in a city that I love so much. Please pray with me.”
Jamie Lee Curtis
The Oscar winner shared a heartbreaking message Jan. 7, noting that she was unsure about the state of her home amid the conditions.
"My community and possibly my home is on fire," she wrote on Instagram. "My family is safe. Many of my friends will lose their homes. Many other communities as well."
"It is a terrifying situation and I'm grateful to the firefighters and all of the good Samaritans who are helping people get out of the way of the blaze," she added. "Neighbors have taken care of neighbors. We ALL take everything for granted because we are all living our lives but when it hits your community, it's particularly shocking."
Chet Hanks
The son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson wrote on his Instagram Story Jan. 7, “The neighborhood I grew up in is burning to the round rn. Pray for the Palisades.”
Leanne Ford
The HGTV host's home, which she recently moved into, was lost in the wildfires.
"Three weeks ago we got keys to our new LA place in Rustic Canyon. We were excited (though me — a bit hesitant…) to start spending some time again in our favorite part of LA," the interior designer wrote on Instagram Jan. 10 alongside photos of what remains of her house. "A beautiful historical and quirky artists’ home. We brought over so many of our favorite things to fill it with. It was to be a place to write, to create."
"Three days ago we lost it," she continued. "We are the lucky ones. We had a beautiful safe home in PA to escape back to. I’m in awe of the firemen and women choosing to run into the flames while we get to run out. I can only say — thank you."
Chris Pratt
"Please send prayers and strength tonight to everyone in Los Angeles affected by these devastating fires," the Marvel star wrote on Instagram Jan. 7. "Los Angeles is in a state of emergency and over 30,000 have been ordered to evacuate."
He added, "Thank you to the brave firefighters and first responders who are working tirelessly to protect lives, homes, and wildlife as they battle fast-moving wildfire fueled by fierce winds. You are true heroes, and we are endlessly grateful for your sacrifice and courage."
Hailey Bieber
Reposting an informational post on the fires that are “burning more than 1,200 acres,” to her Instagram Stories Jan. 7, the Rhode Beauty founder wrote, “Praying everyone is safe.”
Steve Guttenberg
The Police Academy actor stepped into action to help move cars on Palisades Drive out of the way of the firetrucks. And he implored others to do their part with an “important announcement.”
“What’s happening is people take their keys with them as if they’re in a parking lot,” the 66-year-old told local news station KTLA 5 Jan. 7. “This is not a parking lot.”
“We really need people to move their cars,” he explained, “so if you leave your car behind, leave the key in there so a guy like me can move your car so that these fire trucks can get up there.”
Ricki Lake
The former talk show host shared on Jan. 8 that her house had been destroyed by the Palisades Fire. Sharing throwback photos of the property, she wrote on Instagram, "It’s all gone."
"I lost our dream home," she continued. "It was our heaven on earth. The place where we planned to grow old together. We never took our heavenly spot on the bluff overlooking our beloved malibu for granted, not even for one second."
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
The Vampires actor was one of the many that lost his home to the destructive fires—but he tried to stay hopeful amid the tragedy.
“We renovated a home after COVID and just finished last month,” the 77-year-old wrote on X, formerly Twitter, Jan. 7. “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.”
“I can’t believe the blessings we enjoy,” he added, “and I am humbly grateful.”