Photos of 13 Celebrity Houses & Neighborhoods Burned to the Ground by LA Wildfires

As wildfires ravage the hills and neighborhoods of Los Angeles, they’ve left an unprecedented trail of destruction. Thousands of homes, including those of beloved celebrities, have been reduced to ashes. These images, from Malibu mansions to historic estates, offer a sobering glimpse into Hollywood’s elite loss.

Their homes and neighborhoods held years of memories and personal history, now lost within hours. These are the heartbreaking accounts of stars like Billy Crystal, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Ricki Lake, alongside photos that bring the magnitude of this disaster into focus.

For Crystal, the wildfire’s devastation extends beyond the loss of a home. It’s the erasure of over four decades of cherished family memories. In a heartfelt statement to CNN, the legendary actor and comedian shared his grief.

“Janice and I lived in our home since 1979. We raised our children and grandchildren here. Every inch of our house was filled with love. Beautiful memories that can’t be taken away,” he reflected.

Lake’s Malibu home, which she called her “heaven on earth,” is now just a memory. On Instagram, she shared her heartbreak, “It’s all gone. 💔 I can’t believe I am typing these words.[..]Ross and I lost our dream home.”

The home was the backdrop to some of Lake’s most cherished moments, including her wedding three years ago. She expressed gratitude for surviving the ordeal but acknowledged the overwhelming grief shared by her community.

Hilton’s Malibu home, filled with precious family memories, was among the countless properties destroyed. Sharing her pain on Instagram, she wrote, “Heartbroken beyond words.💔 Sitting with my family, watching the news, and seeing our home in Malibu burn to the ground on live TV is something no one should ever have to experience.”

As Hilton mobilizes support for the community, Jamie Lee Curtis shares her perspective on the devastation, including its impact on cherished local landmarks.

Curtis shared her grief as fires swept through her neighborhood, leaving a trail of destruction. “My community and possibly my home is on fire. My family is safe. Many of my friends will lose their homes,” she posted on Instagram, urging people to stay safe and let firefighters do their work.

Her heartfelt plea for support mirrors the devastation experienced by James Woods, whose posts revealed the harrowing reality of losing a home and finding strength in neighbors.

Woods shared the emotional toll of the fires on X, revealing the devastation to his neighborhood and home. “It tests your soul, losing everything at once,” he wrote, alongside videos showing the damage and evacuation efforts.

He also shared, “We renovated a home after COVID and just finished last month. To all the lovely people offering care and love, I’ll say this. There is no possession as priceless as friends and good neighbors during a tragedy.”

Ben Affleck: Protecting Family Amid the Chaos

After evacuating his $20.5 million home, Affleck immediately turned his focus to his family. According to reports, he rushed to the home of his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, to ensure their children’s safety during the crisis.

Meanwhile, Maria Shriver took to social media to document the destruction and rally support for her community.

Shriver used her platform to share the heartbreaking aftermath of the wildfires. Through photos and videos on Instagram, she documented the widespread destruction in her neighborhood.

Sandra Lee: Saying Goodbye to a Dream Home

Lee’s Malibu home, a place she called her “slice of heaven,” was one of many lost to the wildfires. In an emotional Instagram post, she wrote, “I have loved creating it, embellishing it, building it, caring for it, and protecting it.[..] We are all safe but the fire is inching closer to my slice of heaven in Malibu.”

“Please keep our community, the firefighters, and the first responders in your prayers. This is not over—not even close,” she urged. As Lee processed the loss, Brad Paisley mourned the destruction of a neighborhood filled with years of memories.

Brad Paisley: Mourning a Community’s Loss

For Paisley, the fires not only destroyed his former Pacific Palisades home but also shattered a neighborhood rich with memories. Reflecting on Instagram, he wrote, “It was the first house Kim and I bought together.[..] That beautiful old house burned last night. As did most of that community.”

While Paisley mourned the loss of a beloved neighborhood, Mandy Moore shared her heartbreak over losing both her home and the heart of her community.

Moore shared the devastation her family faced as their home and surrounding community were destroyed. On Instagram, she wrote, “I love you, Altadena. Grateful for my family and pets getting out last night before it was too late… So many friends and loved ones have lost everything too.”

The actress also expressed heartbreak over the loss of local landmarks that were central to her family’s life, including her children’s school and favorite restaurants.

Hough faced a terrifying close call as the wildfires closed in on his home. On Instagram, he described the chaos, “The winds are hitting 100 mph, and we’re packing up, preparing to evacuate with our five animals JUST IN CASE.”

As Hough recounted his ordeal, Eugene Levy provided a stark view of the fires’ impact on his own neighborhood.

Eugene Levy: Heartbreak from the Window

Levy offered a sobering look at the wildfires’ devastation through his social media posts. Sharing a view from his home, he wrote, “This is the view from my window this morning. Heartbroken for my family, my friends, and the people of LA affected by these catastrophic fires.”

Brody and Meester’s Los Angeles home was among the many properties destroyed in the Pacific Palisades wildfire. Once a stunning $6.5 million family retreat, the house was reduced to a smoking wreck, with its roof burned away and flames tearing through the rooms.

As the city looks toward recovery, these tales of loss and hope remind us of the power of human connection and perseverance. Rebuilding will take time, but the resolve of those affected proves that even in the face of unimaginable destruction, a brighter future can be forged.