21 Stars Who Supported the Los Angeles Wildfire Relief Efforts
As Los Angeles County battled severe wildfires, many well-known faces stepped forward to help the community. The fires, which began in
Pacific Palisades on January 7, quickly grew, forcing around 180,000 people, including famous personalities like Anna Faris and Paris Hilton, to evacuate their homes.
Not all celebrities were viewed positively during these times; some were criticized for hiring private firefighters or not following water use laws. However, several stood out for their significant contributions to the relief efforts:
- Snoop Dogg offered free clothing from his Inglewood store to those affected by the fires.
- Mark Ruffalo helped set up a donation center where people could get what they needed.
- Jamie Lee Curtis and her family donated $1 million to start a support fund.
- Jennifer Garner teamed up with World Central Kitchen to provide meals to firefighters and evacuees.
- Beyoncé through her charity, BeyGOOD, donated $2.5 million to the LA Fire Relief Fund.
- Paris Hilton started an emergency fund and contributed $100,000, focusing on displaced families with young children.
- The Game (Jayceon Terrell Taylor) assisted firefighters and helped with animal rescue efforts.
- Josh Gad promised a portion of his earnings from #ingadwetrust to the SoCal Fire Fund.
- Angelina Jolie opened her home to friends forced to evacuate the LA area.
- Sharon Stone and Halle Berry turned +COOP on Beverly Boulevard into a fire relief pop-up for affected individuals.
- Kylie Jenner made a donation to the California Fire Foundation Wildfire & Disaster Relief Fund.
- Tyler Perry criticized insurance companies' actions during the crisis and pledged to help.
- Eva Longoria matched a $50,000 donation to help frontline workers and families impacted by the fires.
- Halle Berry decided to give away her entire wardrobe to those in need, collaborating with local efforts.
These acts of kindness highlight how individuals can come together during times of crisis to offer support and aid to those in need.
From financial donations to boots-on-the-ground assistance, these celebrities have shown their commitment to helping the Los Angeles community recover from the devastating wildfires.
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If you need support, check out these government relief efforts for help.