Mandy Moore has fiercely responded to criticism after sharing a GoFundMe page for her in-laws, Griff and Kit Goldsmith, who lost their home and possessions in the devastating LA wildfires.

Mandy Moore has hit back at critics amid LA wildfire family tragedy. Credit: Araya Doheny / Getty

The This Is Us star – who revealed that her own home was also severely damaged in the fires – took to Instagram to explain her family’s situation.

In her post, per News.com.au, 40-year-old Moore disclosed that her brother- and sister-in-law lost everything in the blaze and needed financial help to rebuild their lives.

“Yesterday, my brother-in-law and sister-in-law Griff & Kit lost their home and everything they own in the Eaton Fire. With their first baby on the way in a matter of weeks, they need our support now more than ever,” the actress wrote. “Please consider donating and sharing to help them rebuild.”

The GoFundMe page was set up by her friend, musician Matthew Koma, to provide support.

However, not all of Moore’s followers reacted with sympathy. Some criticized her for promoting the fundraiser instead of providing all the financial help herself, given her public success and wealth.

“People questioning whether we’re helping out our own family or attributing some arbitrary amount of money Google says someone has is NOT helpful or empathetic,” Moore wrote in a fiery edited response on the post.

“Of course we are. Our buddy Matt started this GoFundMe, and I’m sharing because people have asked how they can help them.

“We just lost most of our life in a fire too. Kindly F OFF. No one is forcing you to do anything.”

The GoFundMe has exceeded the $175,000 target. Credit: GoFundMe (Screenshot)

The GoFundMe campaign quickly surpassed its goal of $175,000, with actor Zachary Levi contributing $10,000.

Moore’s Personal Losses

Just days earlier, Moore provided a somber update on her own Altadena home, which she shares with husband Taylor Goldsmith. The wildfires ravaged their property, leaving her grappling with what she called “weird survivor’s guilt.”

“Everyone we know lost everything. Every house on our street is gone,” Moore wrote on Instagram, alongside heartbreaking photos of the aftermath. While the main part of their home remains standing, it is not livable, and they lost their studio, garage, and back house.

“We lost Taylor and Griffin’s studio with every instrument and piece of equipment they’ve ever owned. We lost our garage and back house,” Moore shared. “We love this community and will do everything we can to help rebuild and support. Thanks for everyone for checking on us and offering us help. Altadena strong.”

The harrowing situation has drawn eerie parallels to Moore’s role on This Is Us, where her character’s family loses their home in a fire. Co-star Milo Ventimiglia also lost his house in the wildfires, calling the situation “a surreal case of life imitating art.”

“Honestly, I’m in shock and feeling numb for all so many have lost, including my family,” Moore wrote in another post about the tragedies. “My children’s school is gone. Our favorite restaurants, leveled. So many friends and loved ones have lost everything too.

“Our community is broken but we will be here to rebuild together. Sending love to all affected and on the front lines trying to get this under control.”

Celebrities and Community Devastated

The wildfires have wreaked havoc across celebrity neighborhoods, with stars like Mel Gibson, Bella Hadid, and Paris Hilton among those losing their homes.

The devastating wildfires have already claimed at least 11 lives, with estimates suggesting that more than 10,000 homes and structures have been reduced to ashes, with entire neighborhoods left in ruins, per BBC News.

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Governor Gavin Newsom has deployed over 1,400 firefighters to battle the flames, with reinforcements arriving from nearby states. Despite their efforts, containment remains a challenge, and damage estimates have climbed to $150 billion.

President Joe Biden has described the unfolding disaster in Los Angeles as a “war scene,” cautioning that the death toll is “likely” to rise as authorities assess the full extent of the damage.

As flames ripped through Malibu, consuming multimillion-dollar homes along the Pacific Coast Highway, one property has gone viral on social media for standing defiant amidst the destruction.

Wildfires are currently raging across California Credit: Apu Gomes / Getty

Retired waste-management executive David Steiner, 64, was stunned to learn that his $9 million, three-story mansion emerged unscathed.

“It’s a miracle — miracles never cease,” Steiner – a Texas resident and father of three – told the New York Post.

As images of his property have circulated on social media platforms like X, the uniquely designed California home has since become a beacon of survival among the charred ruins of neighboring properties.

A Close Call Amid the Chaos

Steiner revealed that he had resigned himself to losing the house when a local contractor sent him video footage on Tuesday showing the wildfire engulfing his property and others nearby.

“[The contractor] was watching the news reports and saw my neighbor’s house going down and told me, ‘It looks like your house is going, too,’” Steiner recounted.

“When I got the video, it looked like nothing could have possibly survived that, and I thought we had lost the house.”

But when the smoke cleared, the mansion was miraculously intact. Photos of the white stucco-and-stone structure standing amidst the ashes soon began circulating in the news and social media, and Steiner’s phone lit up with messages.

“I started getting pictures and realized we had made it through,” Steiner said. “My wife sent me something this morning that said, ‘Last house standing.’ And it brought a pretty big smile to my face at a pretty bad time.”

Property’s Unique Design Saves It?

Steiner credits the home’s robust construction for its survival, noting its fire-resistant features likely saved it from the Palisades Fire that obliterated surrounding properties.

“It’s stucco and stone with a fireproof roof,” he explained. The house also includes pilings “like 50 feet into the bedrock” to protect it from powerful waves crashing into the seawall below.

“To be totally honest with you, I never in a million years thought a wildfire would jump to the Pacific Coast Highway and start a fire,” Steiner admitted. “I thought, ‘If we ever have an earthquake, this would be the last thing to go.’ I honestly didn’t think that if we had a fire, this would be the last thing to go. And it was.”

Steiner’s home can be seen still standing – surrounded by destruction. Credit: MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images

The 4,200-square-foot, four-bedroom property, purchased from a producer, even boasts a distinctive cruise ship-inspired design. “The fireplace chimney looks like the smokestack of a boat,” Steiner said. “And the back balcony feels like the balcony off a cruise ship because you’re right there on the water.”

Social Media Reacts To ‘Miracle’

After photos went viral on social media, X users shared their reactions to Steiner’s property.

“That’s a pretty well made house. I’m happy for him. But heartbroken for so many who lost everything,” one person tweeted.

Another added: “So it is possible to build a fireproof and earthquake resistant home.”

“That’s incredible! It’s amazing how some places can withstand nature’s fury,” a third wrote, with a fourth highlighting: “It’s cool that his house survived but now imagine living in there knowing literally everything around you has burned down to the ground and all your friends are homeless.”

Others described the structure’s survival as “luck” and a “miracle”.

Gratitude Amid the Loss

While Steiner is grateful for the survival of his home, he remains empathetic toward those less fortunate.

“It wasn’t a happy time,” he said of watching the smoke and flames threatening his house. “I was getting texts from people saying, ‘We’re praying for you. It’s so horrible.’ I said, ‘Don’t pray for me — what I lost is material goods.’

“I lost a property, but others lost their homes.”

Steiner added that the property was no longer being used as a residence and did not contain sentimental family items. He explained that he originally bought it to visit his sons while they attended school in the area.

“My heart goes out to those who lost their homes,” he said.

Though his mansion likely suffered smoke damage, Steiner isn’t overly concerned, thanks to insurance coverage — albeit limited to “only 50 percent for a wildfire.”

Wildfires Ravage Los Angeles

Sky News reports that at least 11 people have been killed, and over 10,000 structures have been destroyed since the fires began on Thursday. Authorities estimate damages will exceed $135 billion, per BBC News.

More than 180,000 residents have been forced to evacuate, and emergency services continue to battle blazes such as the Palisades and Eaton fires, which have claimed multiple lives.

A spokesperson for Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) confirmed they are providing consular assistance to Rory’s family but declined to comment further due to privacy obligations.

Dr Sykes, speaking to reporters, expressed the unimaginable loss of her son, whom she described as a “wonderful son” and a “gift born on mine and his grandma’s birthday”.

“My heart is broken,” she said.

Nearly 200,000 have been ordered to evacuate. Credit: Apu Gomes/Getty

Our thoughts go out to every person impacted by this tragedy.

UPDATE: Melina Perez – the former WWE superstar and pro-wrestling icon – has been marked as “safe” following concerns for her whereabouts amid the Los Angeles wildfires.

A Matter of Pride Wrestling – one of the first companies to raise the alarm regarding the pro-wrestler – has now provided an update on Perez to their social media channels.

“We’re relieved to share that Melina has made contact and is safe. We want to thank everyone for their concern, support, and outreach during this time. Your kindness and compassion means the world to us,” the company wrote on X.

ORIGINAL: Concerns have been voiced for former WWE superstar Melina Perez amid the tragic wildfires that have raged across Los Angeles.

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Since Tuesday, eight wildfires have been confirmed in the LA area, with firefighters working tirelessly to contain them.

The devastating blazes have resulted in the confirmed deaths of 16 people, with authorities stating that another 13 people are currently missing, per BBC News. Officials have warned that the number of fatalities is expected to rise.

Additionally, more than 10,000 buildings and structures have been destroyed, as more than 150,000 people have been evacuated from affected areas, with strict overnight curfews in place to ensure public safety.

As of this writing, three of the fires remain active.

With investigations and search and rescue efforts underway, fears for the former WWE women’s champion Melina Perez have been shared by her peers on social media.

There have been concerns over the whereabouts of WWE legend Melina Perez. Credit: Eddy LEMAISTRE / Getty

Cauliflower Alley Club – a non-profit corporation that helps current and former professional wrestlers – tweeted on Sunday: “Reading on X that apparently former WWE superstar Melina has reportedly been unreachable amidst the wildfire [outbreak] in Los Angeles.

“If anyone knows her whereabouts or can contact her it would be a great relief to everyone concerned about her [safety]. Please share, Thank you.”

Additionally, the A Matter Of Pride Wrestling group also tweeted this weekend: “URGENT: @RealMelina

“We’re deeply concerned as WWE Legend Melina has been unresponsive amidst the troubling events unfolding in Los Angeles. If anyone has seen or heard from her, please report her safe. Any information helps. Thank you. Please share.”

She transitioned from modeling to wrestling and made her WWE debut in 2004 as part of the fashionable ‘MNM’ trio alongside Joey Mercury and Johnny Nitro (now known as John Morrison).

During her time in the company, Perez wrestled under the ringname ‘Melina’ and captured both the WWE Women’s Championship and the Divas Championship.

Perez back in 2007 as WWE Women’s Champion. Credit: Jamie McCarthy / Getty

Her last WWE appearance was in 2022 when she entered the women’s Royal Rumble match at number two, and she has recently competed in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA).

Last month, she appeared as a special guest at RCAW’s Winter Warfare in Richmond, Indiana, per the Daily Star.

Following the concerning news, fans have taken to Perez’s social media pages to comment for the star’s safety:

As of this writing, Perez has not responded to the concerns on social media.

Meanwhile, early estimates suggest that recovery efforts in the Los Angeles area could cost upwards of $150 billion. AccuWeather has projected the staggering financial toll, while Aris Papadopoulos, founder of the Resilience Action Fund, told Fortune that rebuilding could take up to a decade, based on past disasters of similar magnitude.