Jamie Lee Curtis fights back tears on The Tonight Show over the California wildfires.

Jamie Lee Curtis fights back tears on The Tonight Show over the California wildfires.

Jamie Lee Curtis fought back tears as she described the “catastrophe” of the Palisades fire near her home in California during her appearance on “The Tonight Show” on Wednesday.

“As you know, there is a fire right now where I live. Literally, the entire city of Pacific Palisades is burning. I flew here last night. I was on the plane and started getting text messages. It’s fucking gnarly, guys,” Curtis said.

“It’s a disaster in Southern California. Apparently there were devastating fires in many places. This is literally where I live. Everything.”

Jamie Lee Curtis during her appearance on “The Tonight Show” on January 8, 2025. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Curtis said she has “many, many, many” friends who lost their homes in the devastating fires.

“It’s a really terrible situation,” she added.

The 66-year-old added that she would fly home first thing on Thursday to be with her family and friends.

The Oscar-winning actress, who lives in Los Angeles with her husband Christopher Guest, told her followers on Instagram on Wednesday that her house was “possibly” on fire.

On January 8, 2025, helicopters drop water on the Sunset Fire. GC images
A firefighter is on duty as the Palisades Fire burns down a home next to the Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades. AP

“My community and possibly my home are burning,” the actress wrote in the post. “My family is safe. Many of my friends will lose their homes. Many other communities too.”

“Take care of each other,” she told her followers. “Get out of our way and let the firefighters do their job. Pray if you believe it, and even if you don’t believe it, pray for those who believe it.”


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The Emmy winner is one of tens of thousands of people who have been forced to leave their homes in Pacific Palisades and surrounding areas.

Four fires have broken out in Los Angeles County, with the Palisades, Eaton and Sunset fires destroying over 27,000 acres of land without containment.

The Hurst Fire is 10 percent contained, officials announced.

The fires are fueled by strong winds, “dry fuels” and low humidity.

The “Halloween” star isn’t the only Hollywood personality whose home is in danger due to the fires.

Harrison Ford was seen talking to police as he tried to get through to check on his $12.6 million Brentwood home, which he had evacuated because of the raging fire.

Ford’s “Star Wars” co-star Mark Hamill was forced to leave his Malibu home on Tuesday as fire swept through the area.

Firefighters battle the Sunset Fire in the hills above the Hollywood district of Los Angeles. REUTERS

The 73-year-old actor detailed his hour-long “last minute” evacuation from Malibu as he endured the most horrific fire since 1993.

Other LA-based celebrities have had to evacuate their homes due to the crisis, including “This Is Us” star Mandy Moore, “Schitt’s Creek” star Eugene Levy and “Once Upon a Time in America” ​​actor James Woods.

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