Over a thousand homes, businesses, and other structures have been devastated by the recent catastrophic fires sweeping through the Los Angeles area. Many celebrities have reached out to share their heartbreak over losing their residences.
Significant Hollywood events, including the premieres of “Wolf Man” and “The Pitt,” were scrapped, while filming for popular series like “Fallout,” “Hacks,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” and “Suits: L.A.” has been put on hold. Moreover, the Critics Choice Awards, initially scheduled for January 12, 2025, has been postponed.
Actor James Woods fought back tears during a CNN interview, recounting the loss of his Pacific Palisades home.
“One moment you’re enjoying a swim, and the next, everything is gone,” Woods lamented. “The chaos felt like an inferno; every house around us was engulfed in flames.”
TMZ reported the destruction of Adam Brody and Leighton Meester’s home, as well as Anna Faris’ residence. Diane Warren, an Oscar-nominated songwriter, shared on Instagram that her beachfront property of nearly three decades was also lost. “A rainbow appeared, which I see as a glimmer of hope for everyone affected by this tragedy,” she expressed.
Reality TV stars Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag also suffered the loss of their home, along with Pratt’s parents’ house. “Amidst the destruction, I noticed our son’s bed had burned in the shape of a heart—a reminder of the love that filled our home,” Pratt reflected.
Cameron Mathison, known for his roles in “All My Children” and “General Hospital,” posted, “We are safe, but our beloved home, where our children were raised, is gone. I appreciate everyone who reached out for concern. We are sending prayers to all affected by these fires.”
Vocabulary List:
- Catastrophic /ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk/ (adjective): Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
- Devastated /ˈdɛvəsteɪtɪd/ (verb): To cause severe and overwhelming shock or grief.
- Engulfed /ɪnˈɡʌlft/ (verb): To surround and cover something completely.
- Residence /ˈrɛzɪdəns/ (noun): A place where someone lives.
- Tragedy /ˈtrædʒədi/ (noun): An event causing great suffering destruction and distress.
- Postponed /ˌpoʊstˈpoʊnd/ (verb): To cause or arrange for an event to take place at a later time.
How much do you know?
Which significant Hollywood events were scrapped due to the recent catastrophic fires in Los Angeles?
Which celebrity fought back tears during a CNN interview, recounting the loss of his Pacific Palisades home?
Which reality TV stars suffered the loss of their home and Pratt's parents' house?
Which actor posted on social media that a rainbow appeared after losing their beachfront property?
Among the following TV series, which one had its filming put on hold due to the fires?
Which popular awards ceremony was postponed due to the catastrophic fires?
James Woods lost his beloved home in the recent fires in the Los Angeles area.
Adam Brody and Leighton Meester were not affected by the recent catastrophic fires in Los Angeles.
Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag lost only their own home in the fires.
The postponement of filming for TV series like “Hacks” was due to reasons other than the fires.
Diane Warren shared on Instagram that she saw a rainbow as a sign of hope after losing her property.
Cameron Mathison mentioned that his children were not raised in the home that was lost in the fires.
James Woods recounted the loss of his Pacific Palisades home after an .
Diane Warren shared on Instagram that her beachfront property of nearly three decades was lost, but she saw a rainbow as a glimmer of .
Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag noticed their son’s bed had burned in the shape of a amidst the destruction.
Cameron Mathison, known for his roles in “All My Children” and “General Hospital,” stated that their beloved home, where their children were raised, is .
The recent catastrophic fires led to the devastation of over a thousand in the Los Angeles area.
Amidst the chaos of the inferno, every house around James Woods was engulfed in .
