With deadly wildfires in Palisades, Eaton, Kenneth and other surrounding regions in Los Angeles, the California government has declared a state of emergency. Over 30,000 residents have been forced to evacuate their houses in L.A. The Pacific Palisades region in particular has several celebrity homes worth millions of dollars. While most celebs have secured their lives and their families, many have unfortunately lost their properties to the fire.
Watching their abode of love burn down to ashes is a sight no one should be so unfortunate to see. However, it has been a time of deep remorse for everyone losing their lives and properties to the destructive flames. Here are some of the world-renowned celebrities
Expensive Celebrity Houses Burned Down in the L.A. Fire
Apparently, over 9,000 houses and structures have been destroyed in the wildfires in Los Angeles County. More than $125 million worth of celebrity-owned property has been demolished after being engulfed in the ferocious fires. Here are some of the noteworthy celebrity houses that have been burned down in L.A. fire till now.
1) Billy Crystal – $8.6 million
The Comedian and the Hollywood star Billy Crystal lost his Pacific Palisades home of 46 years because of the unfortunate fires in Cali. Billy, with his wife Janice Crystal, lived in this house for over 4 decades since 1979. “We raised our children and grandchildren here,” Crystal mentioned. While the entire property worth $8.6m burned down to ashes, the tennis court remained intact as shown in pictures.
2) Paris Hilton – $8.4 million
Paris Hilton took to social media to share the heartbreaking news of losing her beachfront property in Malibu to the L.A. fire. The business mogul posted a video on Instagram grieving about how she and her family helplessly saw her $8.4m “house burn to the ground on live TV.” It was where Hilton’s first child Phoenix took his first steps and the family made so many precious memories in.
3) Miles Teller – $7.5 million
Miles Teller and his wife Keleigh Teller bought their $7.5m ‘dream home’ in Pacific Palisades in 2023. But they lost it in no time in the unfortunate Californian wildfire. The Top Gun fame’s property was completed burned to ashes with only the foundation remaining. The pictures were proof to the loss despite the couple not confirming anything on social media.
4) Adam Brody – $6.5 million
Adam Brody lived with his wife, Leighton Meester, and two children in their lavish L.A. home worth $6.5m. The devastating wildfires in Pacific Palisades burned it down to ashes. It was shown on live T.V. how the roof of the house was blown away and the flames were emerging from the garage door making it a scary sight to behold. The couple had celebrated Brody’s Golden Globes nomination just days before the happenstance.
5) Mandy Moore – $6 million
Mandy Moore experienced severe destruction of her $6m mid-century property due to the deadly fire and had to evacuate her L.A. home. The This Is Us fame had to take the grave step to “shield her kids and pets from the sadness and worry”. The singer took to Instagram to share her grief of losing her Altadena home as the fire left it in a non-livable state.
6) Anthony Hopkins – $6 million
Oscar winner Sir Anthony Hopkins lost his Pacific Palisades home worth $6m in the Californian wildfire. The Silence of the Lambs fame’s home was completely burned down and reduced to a pile of debris and rubble as shown in the news. After moving in to this house in 2021, the legendary actor often posted videos on TikTok playing piano at this property.
7) Anna Faris – $5 million
After splitting from Chris Pratt, Anna Faris bought her $5m ‘eco-friendly’ mansion in Pacific Palisades in 2018. Unfortunately, in the ongoing catastrophic wildfire in Californian states, The House Bunny star’s multimillion dollar home was burned down completely. Faris lived here with her family who “are completely safe and grateful” for their timely evacuation as confirmed by a representative.
8) John Goodman – $4.6 million
Purchased in 2008, John Goodman’s $4.6m L.A. home is now completely burned down to ashes as a result of the unfortunate wildfires in Pacific Palisades. The horrific images circulating in the media showed how not even a single room was left standing on the entire property as everything crashed down to rubble. Only a blackened swimming pool remains in the backyard which looks deadlier.
9) Milo Ventimiglia – $4.4 million
Milo Ventimiglia and his pregnant wife Jarah Mariano lost their $4.4m home in the Palisades fire. The Emmy-nominated actor’s Malibu beach house was reduced to ashes and debris. The couple helplessly watched the painful sight of their home engulfed in fire on security cameras. “Wife and baby are the most important,” Ventimiglia mentioned as he choked back tears. The tragic incident struck when Jarah was 9 months pregnant and they are expecting their first child soon.
10) Eugene Levy – $3.9 million
Schitt’s Creek fame Eugene Levy’s $3.9m home was demolished in the Californian wildfires. Levy was apparently forced to evacuate his estate after the fire broke and got trapped in traffic as many residents were fleeing the neighborhood hin attempt to leave the Pacific Palisades. Here’s when the 78-year-old actor realized he “couldn’t see any flames but the smoke was very black and intense.”
11) James Woods – $2.6 million
James Woods and his family were “at the epicentre of the fire” and had to evacuate their $2.6m home which unfortunately caught fire later. The Hercules fame shared several videos on ‘X’ (former Twitter) as the blaze approached his mansion in the outskirts of his backyard, burning a nearby home. He expressed his grief by saying, “One day you’re swimming in the pool, the next day it’s all gone,” as he confirmed the loss with a news channel
12) Spencer Pratt – $2.5 million
Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag lost their family home worth $2.5 in Pacific Palisades as a result of the wildfire. Pratt recorded a video of the incident which was later posted by the couple on TikTok. Montag also shared how her parents’ home was also destroyed in the incident. They sadly announced how their abode was burned to the ground but pointed out a positive sign stating their “son’s bed burned in the shape of a heart.”
13) Cameron Mathison – $1.6 million
Cameron Mathison confirmed his $1.6m L.A. home destroyed in the Palisades fire. The All My Children fame took to Instagram as he posted a video of the aftermath expressing both grief and gratitude. Mathison revealed that only the grounds of his home and some greenery remained after the fire.
Wrapping Up Expensive Celebrity Houses Burned in L.A. Fire
The devastation of the L.A. fires serves as a stark reminder of nature’s unpredictable and unforgiving power. As we’ve seen in the unfortunate cases of the celebrity houses burned down in L.A. fire, not even the most opulent homes are immune to the ravages of natural disasters. While rebuilding and recovery will take time, these tragedies also highlight the resilience of communities coming together to support one another. Let these stories inspire not just compassion but also a deeper awareness of the impact of climate change and the importance of sustainable living. As Cali faces its challenges, may this serve as a call to action for better preparedness and collective responsibility in safeguarding both our homes and our planet.
