8 Celebs Who Lost Their Homes or Had to Evacuate amid Los Angeles Wildfires

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

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.

1. Jeff Bridges

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

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.

The fire tore through the iconic Malibu neighborhood, reducing the four-bedroom residence to rubble. While the loss of a property can be replaced, the emotional impact of seeing a family heirloom go up in flames was profound.

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.

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.

“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.

They had just finished preparing the nursery for their baby when the fire consumed the house. The loss of their home — and all the items they had lovingly purchased for their baby’s arrival — added another layer of heartbreak.

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.

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.

However, the flames left little more than a scorched fence and charred remains of what was once a beautiful retreat. Photos of the destruction captured the heartbreaking aftermath — a stark reminder of how quickly wildfires can obliterate entire neighborhoods.

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.

Goodman, best known for his role in “Roseanne,” had long cherished the spacious residence, which boasted five bedrooms and five bathrooms.

While it is unclear if the property was his primary residence at the time of the fire — as the actor also owns a home in New Orleans with his wife, Anna Beth Goodman — the loss was a significant blow.