How the LA fires are affecting Hollywood

How the LA fires are affecting Hollywood

TThe wildfires in and around Los Angeles have destroyed vast areas of land and affected countless lives. As of Thursday morning, at least five people were dead, tens of thousands of acres of land, including thousands of homes, had been leveled, and Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Joe Biden have declared a state of emergency and a major disaster, respectively.

Read more: How to help victims of the Los Angeles wildfires

The first and largest of several fires raging in the region is the Palisades Fire, which broke out on Tuesday Due to a confluence of factors, including strong winds, the celebrity-populated community of Pacific Palisades wreaked havoc. A fifth major fire broke out in Los Angeles County on Wednesday evening near Runyon Canyon, potentially endangering some of Hollywood’s most iconic landmarks such as the Hollywood Bowl, the Walk of Fame and the Dolby and TCL Chinese cinemas. According to CAL FIRE, the so-called Sunset Fire has already burned 43 hectares and remains completely uncontrolled.

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On January 8, 2025, the Sunset Fire breaks out in the Hollywood Hills.Mpi34/MediaPunch/IPx/AP

As the greater Hollywood area burns, here’s a look at how parts of the entertainment industry have been affected by the fires so far.

Celebrities evacuated and houses damaged

Some celebrities took to social media to share how the Los Angeles wildfires damaged their homes and neighborhoods, forcing them to evacuate.

In an interview on CNN, Once upon a time in America Actor James Woods broke down in tears as he spoke 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, the actor said, “I have to say, losing everything at once tests your soul.”

On Instagram, Paris Hilton shared a news clip about the fires with the caption: “Sitting with my family, watching the news and watching on live TV our house in Malibu burning to the ground is something no one ever experiences.” should.”

Oscar-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis also shared images on Instagram of the fires burning in her neighborhood. “Our beloved neighborhood is gone,” she wrote in one post. “Our home is safe. So many others have lost everything. Help where you can. Thank you to the first responders and firefighters.”

Cary Elwes from The Princess Bride Fame shared on Instagram that he and his family lost their home in the Palisades Fire, although they are “grateful” to have survived the “truly devastating” blaze.

Grammy-winning songwriter Diane Warren posted a photo of a rock on Instagram alongside an update on her Los Angeles-area beach house, saying, “I’ve owned this house for almost 30 years. It looks like it was lost in the fire last night.” Warren, who also owns a rescue ranch in nearby Malibu, added, “The animals and the rescue ranch are fine, but that’s the most important thing.”

star Wars Actor Mark Hamill shared an update on Instagram. “Malibu evacuated at the last minute,” he wrote. “Small fires on both sides of the road as we approached the Pacific Coast Highway.”

this is us Star Mandy Moore and her family, affected by the Eaton wildfire further east in Los Angeles, also evacuated their home in Altadena. In an Instagram post, Moore shared video clips of the fires, saying, “Honestly, I’m in shock and numb for everything so many have lost, including my family.” My children’s school is gone. Our favorite restaurants, leveled. So many friends and family members have also lost everything. Our community is broken, but we will be here to rebuild together. I send love to everyone affected and on the front lines trying to get this under control.”

Hollywood’s peak awards season is on hold

The wildfires have also disrupted many major planned events in Hollywood — and they could have an even bigger impact as awards season approaches.

Nominations for the Academy Awards, which began on January 8 and were scheduled to end on January 12, were extended by two days and the announcement of nominees was postponed until January 19 due to the fires. diversity reported that Academy CEO Bill Kramer sent an email to members saying, “We extend our deepest condolences to those affected by the devastating fires throughout Southern California.”…So many of our members and industry colleagues live and work in the Los Angeles area, and we are thinking of you.”

The in-person announcement ceremony for Screen Actors Guild Award nominations scheduled for January 8 in Los Angeles has been canceled and the nominations will instead be posted on SAG’s website.

The Critics Choice Awards, scheduled for January 12th in Santa Monica, have been postponed to January 26th. “This unfolding tragedy has already had a profound impact on our community,” Joey Berlin, CEO of the Critics Choice Association, said in a statement. “All thoughts and prayers go out to those battling the devastating fires and everyone affected by them.”

The annual American Film Institute (AFI) Awards luncheon, which was scheduled for Jan. 10 in Beverly Hills, according to Deadline, has also been postponed. The British Academy for Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Tea Party, another major event where celebrities gather in the run-up to the Oscars, was originally scheduled for January 11 but was 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.

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Thick smoke from wildfires billows over the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles on January 8, 2025.Richard Vogel – AP

Productions were delayed

The forest fires have also caused disruptions to ongoing production. Accordingly The Hollywood ReporterShows like ABC Grey’s Anatomy And Jimmy Kimmel Live!Apple TV+s preyCBS’s After midnight, NCIS, NCIS: Origins, The neighborhoodAnd Poppa’s houseMax HacksNBC’s Happy’s Place And Fits LAand Peacock’s Tedlike many others, stopped production due to the fires.

FilmLA, the film office of the city and county of Los Angeles, issued a statement on January 8 saying that filming permits had been issued for the communities of Altadena, La Crescenta, La Cañada Flintridge and Unincorporated Pasadena – popular filming locations that were affected were the Eaton fire – have been withdrawn and other permits may be revoked.

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