TWildfires burning in and around Los Angeles have destroyed vast swaths of land and affected the lives of countless people. As of Thursday morning, at least five people have been killed, and tens of thousands of acres have been destroyed including thousands of homes, Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Joe Biden, respectively, announced. Emergency and A major disaster.
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The first and largest of several fires raging in the area is the Palisades Fire, which broke out Tuesday Due to a combination of factors including strong winds, the celebrity-filled community of Pacific Palisades was destroyed. On Wednesday night, a fifth major fire broke out in Los Angeles County near Runyon Canyon, potentially endangering some famous Hollywood landmarks like the Hollywood Bowl, the Walk of Fame, and the Dolby and TCL Chinese theaters. The so-called Sunset Fire has already burned 43 acres and is still completely out of control, according to the British Daily Mail. Fire cal.
As fires burn through the greater Hollywood area, here’s how parts of the entertainment industry have been affected by the fires so far.
Celebrities were evacuated and homes were damaged
Some celebrities shared on social media how the Los Angeles wildfires destroyed their homes and neighborhoods, forcing them to evacuate.
in Interview on CNN, Once upon a time in America Actor James Woods broke down in tears as he talked about how his home was destroyed by the Palisades fire. “One day you’re swimming in the pool, and the next day it’s all gone,” Woods, 77, said. on X“I must say it tests your soul, as you lose everything at once,” the actor said.
Paris Hilton on Instagram subscriber News clip of the fires with caption: “Sitting with my family watching the news and seeing our house in Malibu burn to the ground live on air is something no one should ever experience.”
Academy Award-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis also shared photos on Instagram showing how her neighborhood was on fire. “Our beloved neighborhood is gone,” she wrote. One job. “Our home is safe. So many others have lost everything. Help where you can. Thank you firefighters and first responders.”
Cary Elwes The princess bride Shared fame on Instagram He and his family lost their home to the Palisades Fire, though they are “grateful” to have survived the “truly devastating” blaze.
Grammy Award-winning songwriter Diane Warren posted on Instagram A photo of the rock alongside an update about her Los Angeles-area beach home, saying: “I’ve owned this house for almost 30 years. It appears to have been lost in the fire last night.” Warren, who also owns a farm for rescued animals in nearby Malibu, added: “The animals and the rescue farm are doing well, and that is the most important thing.”
star wars Actor Mark Hamill shared an update about Instagram. “Malibu was evacuated at the last minute,” he wrote. “Small fires broke out on both sides of the road as we approached [the Pacific Coast Highway]”.
this is us Star Mandy Moore and her family, who were affected by the Eaton wildfires east of Los Angeles, have evacuated their home in Altadena. in Instagram shareMoore shared videos of the fires, saying: “Honestly, I’m in shock and numb to everyone who has lost so much, including my family. My kids’ school is gone. Our favorite restaurants, flat. So many friends and loved ones have lost everything, too. Our community is broken but we are We will be here to rebuild together. Sending love to all those affected and on the front lines trying to get this situation under control.”
Hollywood’s peak awards season has been disrupted
The wildfires have also disrupted several major events scheduled in Hollywood, and may have a greater impact with awards season quickly approaching.
Nominations for the Academy Awards, which opened on January 8 and were scheduled to close on January 12, were extended by two days, and the announcement of nominees was postponed to January 19 as a result of the fires. diverse It reported that Academy CEO Bill Kramer sent an email to members that read: “We want to offer our deepest condolences to those impacted by the devastating fires across Southern California. … Many of our members and industry colleagues live and work in the Los Angeles area, and we are thinking of you.”
Screen Actors Guild Awards in-person nominations announcement ceremony, scheduled for January 8 in Los Angeles, Canceledand the nominations were instead It was revealed on the SAG website.
The Critics’ Choice Awards, scheduled to be held on January 12 in Santa Monica, have been postponed to January 26. “This unfolding tragedy has already had a profound impact on our community,” Joey Berlin, CEO of Critics’ Choice, said in a statement. statement. “All thoughts and prayers are with those battling the devastating fires and with all those affected.”
The annual American Film Institute (AFI) Awards Luncheon, which was scheduled to be held on January 10 in Beverly Hills, according to Delivery timewas also postponed. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Tea Party, another major event where celebrities gather in the lead-up to the Oscars, was originally scheduled to take place on January 11, but Canceled. “The safety of our colleagues, friends and colleagues in Los Angeles remains our top priority and our thoughts are with everyone affected,” organizers said in a statement.
Production delay
Forest fires also disrupted ongoing production. according to Hollywood Reporterappears as ABC Gray’s Anatomy and Jimmy Kimmel Live!Apple TV+ lootingCBS After midnight, NCIS, NCIS: Origins, The neighborhoodand Bubba’s houseMax Hacksnbc Happy place and Fits Los AngelesAnd the peacock Tedalong with many others, temporarily halted production in light of the fires.
FilmLA, the film office of the city and county of Los Angeles, issued a resolution statement on January 8, saying that permits issued for filming in the communities of Altadena, La Crescenta, La Cañada Flintridge and Unincorporated Pasadena — popular filming locations affected by the Eaton Fire — had been withdrawn and that other permits might be revoked.