Celebrity Homes Lost in the LA Fires

Hollywood’s elite who lost their properties to Southern California’s devastating wildfires

©Image Credit: Los Angeles Fires by Pedro Szekely (szeke), licensed under Creative Commons
©Image Credit: Los Angeles Fires by Pedro Szekely (szeke), licensed under Creative Commons

The raging Los Angeles wildfires have upended communities across Southern California, leaving a trail of destruction that has affected everyone from everyday residents to Hollywood’s elite.

While thousands of families have been displaced and entire neighborhoods reduced to ash, the flames have also consumed the multimillion-dollar homes of some of the world’s most recognizable celebrities. These stars, like many others in the region, are grappling with the loss of cherished memories and personal sanctuaries.

Here’s a closer look at some of the celebrity homes that have been lost to this catastrophic disaster.

Billy Crystal

Billy Crystal's LA home as seen on Google Maps
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The beloved comedian and his wife, Janice, saw their longtime Pacific Palisades residence burn down—a home they had owned since 1979 and filled with decades of family memories. Despite his heartbreak, Crystal expressed relief that everyone escaped safely, adding that cherished memories could never be destroyed by flames. The Crystals also expressed gratitude for their safety and acknowledged the devastating impact on their neighbors and community who similarly lost their homes.

Mandy Moore

The remains of Mandy Moore's LA home after the wildfire
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After sharing emotional photos of smoke-filled skies in her Altadena neighborhood on her Instagram handle, Moore revealed that her home was severely damaged by the fire. While the main structure miraculously remained standing, the fire destroyed her garage and back house, rendering the property unlivable. She noted the loss of both personal keepsakes and local spots she had frequented for years, telling fans that the magnitude of destruction still feels surreal. Moore and her family have temporarily relocated to friend Hilary Duff’s house while dealing with the aftermath of the fire.

Paris Hilton

The remains of Paris Hilton's LA home
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Hilton’s modern Malibu mansion wasn’t spared by the unrelenting firestorm. Heartbreaking snapshots captured the socialite picking through the charred rubble, recalling precious moments spent there with her family. Though she’s devastated, Hilton has praised the tireless firefighters on social media, urging others to donate to relief efforts. Hilton reportedly raised $800,000 in emergency relief funds through her nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact in just 72 hours and donated $150,000 to GoFundMe’s Wildfire Relief Fund.

John Goodman

John Good's LA home in the midst of the LA wildfires
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Known for his roles in film and TV, The Roseanne (1988-2018) and The Big Lebowski (1998)
star saw his 4.6 million Pacific Palisades property reduced to rubble in a matter of hours. Goodman, who famously splits time between Los Angeles and New Orleans’ Garden District, in a heartfelt Instagram post, shared that the fire left “nothing but ashes behind” but expressed deep gratitude that his family was safe. While acknowledging the challenges ahead, he emphasized his faith and hope for new beginnings, writing, “I’m eternally grateful… trusting in God’s goodness and provision.

Tina Knowles

Tina Knowles
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The fashion entrepreneur and mother of Beyoncé and Solange lost her oceanfront Malibu bungalow—her self-described sanctuary and sacred happy place—to the wind and flames. While the property was invaluable to her, Knowles has rallied behind relief campaigns to support neighbors who are also picking up the pieces. Her daughter Beyoncé, through the BeyGOOD Foundation, has contributed $2.5 million to help families affected, particularly focusing on the Altadena and Pasadena areas.

Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson as Martin Riggs in a still from Lethal Weapon (1987)
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Mel Gibson was in Austin, Texas, recording Joe Rogan’s podcast when he received confirmation that his $14.5 million Malibu property, which he had lived in for about 14-15 years, had burned down. While feeling uneasy during the recording as he knew his neighborhood was ablaze, Gibson later learned his home was completely toasted.

Though the loss was devastating and emotional, Gibson maintained a philosophical perspective, describing it as a form of purification and emphasizing that while he lost many possessions, they were “just things”. Most importantly, he expressed gratitude that his family was safe.

Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges in I (2022)
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Jeff Bridges and his siblings lost their cherished Malibu family home to wildfires. The oceanfront property with 4 bedrooms, which had been in their family for decades, offered views of the Pacific Ocean and beach access. While the actor himself primarily resides in Santa Barbara with his wife, Susan Geston, this was a shared family property inherited from their parents.

Bella and Gigi Hadid

Bella and Gigi Hadid's childhood home in flames
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Though they sold the property years ago, the supermodel sisters were heartbroken to see their one-time childhood home, known as the Carbon Canyon Estate, burn in a fast-moving Malibu fire. Sharing an aerial photo of the damage, Bella reflected on the foundational family memories made there. The property, which their mother Yolanda had purchased with David Foster in 2007 for $4.5 million, had recently been listed for $35 million before its destruction.

Milo Ventimiglia

Milo Ventimiglia in This Is Us (2016)
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Milo Ventimiglia, the acclaimed “This Is Us” star, experienced a devastating loss when his Malibu home was destroyed in the recent Palisades Fire. The timing was particularly heartbreaking as the actor and his wife Jarah Mariano, expecting their first child, lost almost everything, including their carefully prepared nursery. Through this ordeal, Ventimiglia remained focused on what mattered most, stating simply, “Wife and baby and dog most important,” while acknowledging the support of “good friends” and “good people” who helped them through this challenging time.

Anna Faris

Anna Faris in The House Bunny (2008)
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A representative confirmed that Anna Faris’s Pacific Palisades residence was destroyed by the Palisades Fire. Through her spokesperson, the actress, and comedian stated that she and her family are “safe and very grateful” after their $5 million home was reduced to its foundation, with only the swimming pool remaining intact.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Thunderbolts* (2025)
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The deadly Pacific Palisades fire claimed the five-bedroom Mediterranean-style estate belonging to actress and comedic genius Julia Louis-Dreyfus and her husband, Brad Hall. The property was valued at $15 million before its destruction.

Adam Brody & Leighton Meester

Adam Brody & Leighton Meester's LA home
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The low-key couple’s $6.5 million Pacific Palisades residence was directly in the path of the fast-spreading flames. While they managed to evacuate with their two children (daughter Arlo and their son), photos revealed their once-picturesque five-bedroom, six-bathroom property completely destroyed, with the garage, top floor, and front garden ravaged by the flames.

Candy Spelling

Broadway Producer and author, Candice Spelling
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Broadway producer and author Candy Spelling’s $23 million Malibu beach house—which she shared with her late husband, film and TV producer, Aaron Spelling, for over 50 years—was destroyed in the Palisades Fire. The 8,000-square-foot beachfront property, featuring seven bedrooms, was completely burned to the ground while Spelling was staying at her Beverly Hills residence. “I’m in shock and processing this massive loss for our family. I am beyond grateful for the memories. It was truly a wonderful gift to have,” Spelling stated about the loss.