The relentless wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles have destroyed homes, displaced thousands, and left a lasting emotional impact on many residents — including some of Hollywood’s most beloved stars.

California’s wildfire seasons have grown increasingly destructive in recent years, with Los Angeles frequently at the center of these devastating events.

Jeff Bridges at the season two premiere of “The Old Man” on September 9, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Now, some of the world’s most famous names have seen their homes reduced to ashes or faced last-minute evacuations. From cherished family estates to newly purchased dream homes, celebrities like Jeff Bridges and Jennifer Love Hewitt have all been impacted by these raging infernos.

Jennifer Love Hewitt on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” on December 10, 2024, in Burbank, California. | Source: Getty Images

1. Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges experienced a heartbreaking loss when his family’s beloved Malibu property was destroyed during the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

Jeff Bridges at the 2024 CMA Awards on November 20 in Nashville, Tennessee. | Source: Getty Images

The home, perched on a scenic hillside with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, had been in the Bridges family for generations. Initially owned by his parents, the property was passed down to Jeff, his brother Beau Bridges, and their sister.

2. Milo Ventimiglia

Milo Ventimiglia, best known for his role in “This Is Us,” faced a deeply personal tragedy when he and his wife were forced to evacuate their Malibu home as fires approached.

Milo Ventimiglia at the 2024 AFI Fest premiere of “Heretic” on October 24, 2024, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

The couple then watched in horror as flames engulfed their property via their home’s security cameras. Ventimiglia reflected on the devastation, sharing how the loss hit him on a profound emotional level.

Milo Ventimiglia’s neighborhood after the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. | Source: X/CBS Evening News

“You start thinking about all the memories in the different parts of the house and whatnot. […] Your heart just breaks,” the actor said. To make matters even more emotional, the couple is expecting their first child.
3. Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins joined the growing list of Hollywood stars affected by the devastating wildfires. The Oscar-winning actor lost his recently purchased Pacific Palisades home in the blaze, a property he had bought in 2021 for $6 million.

Anthony Hopkins during the 94th Academy Awards on March 27, 2022. | Source: Getty Images

The colonial-style home, which boasted four bedrooms and five bathrooms, had been intended as a fresh start for Hopkins after selling his longtime oceanfront Malibu home for $10.5 million.
4. John Goodman

John Goodman’s Los Angeles property wasn’t spared from the wrath of the Pacific Palisades wildfires. The actor’s sprawling home, which he purchased in 2008 for $4.6 million, was reduced to ashes, with only the blackened remains of the backyard swimming pool visible in the aftermath.


A view of John Goodman’s home photographed on January 8, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

John Goodman’s home photographed on January 10, 2025, after being destroyed in the Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

5. Tina Knowles

Tina Knowles, mother of global superstar Beyoncé, was among the celebrities affected by the wildfires. Her beloved Malibu retreat, which she called her “sacred Happy Place,” was “all gone.”

Beyoncé and Tina Knowles at the premiere of “Mufasa: The Lion King” on December 9, 2024, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

The property had been a serene getaway where Knowles would spend quiet weekends, often sharing glimpses of her peaceful sanctuary on social media. In an emotional Instagram post, she expressed her heartbreak over losing the home.

Tina Knowles at the world premiere of “The Six Triple Eight” on December 3, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

“This is what I was looking at on my birthday this past weekend from my tiny little bungalow on the water in Malibu! It was my favorite place, my sanctuary, my sacred Happy Place. Now it is gone!!” she wrote in part.

Despite her loss, Knowles took time to acknowledge the bravery of firefighters and first responders who risked their lives to battle the flames. “God Bless all the brave men and women in our fire department,” she added
6. Anna Faris

Anna Faris’s home was among the properties destroyed in the deadly Los Angeles wildfires. The star had purchased the house in 2019 following her divorce from actor Chris Pratt. A representative for Faris confirmed the tragic news, saying, “Anna and her family are safe and very grateful.”

Anna Faris on “Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen” on April 18, 2019. | Source: Getty Images